50-65 years of age
A land of rich grassland, varied wildlife and clear water but dusty houses.
I spent 5 days staying in the Okavango swamps and two days in Chobe. The Okavango swamps are more about relaxation, birds and river animals such as hippos and crocodiles. What land animals are about are hidden by the thick hedge of reeds that line the Okavango delta. We were entertained by a day's excursion into the swamps by being punted around in the local mekoros (dugout) and then led through the bush by a knowledgeable guide who taught us about the health or nutritional properties of the vegetation as well as visiting the giant Baobab tree. Afterwards we took a long refreshing dip in the clear waters of the Kavango.
From the lush vegetation of the Okavango, we drove south east into drier scrubland and were disappointed at seeing our next campsite in Chobe, a barren dustbowl with the basic of amenities. But we were rewarded later that day by a spectacular safari on riverboats as we got really close up to wildebeest, large herds of elephants, cape buffalo and a myriad of birds, all while sipping gin and tonics.
We saw a huge variety of wildlife while camping in well kept campgrounds.
50-65 years of age
Review about Botswana by richandger
Botswana is a really truly remote destination with an amazing diverse wildlife !
50-65 years of age
Review about Chobe National Park by gsskimsing
A wide variety of wildlife all within easy spotting from a riverboat.
50-65 years of age
Review about Okavango Delta by gsskimsing
Other than crocodiles and hippos, land animals are hidden by the papyrus lining the banks of the delta. Abundant birdlife.
50-65 years of age
Absolutely awesome, and completely remote and felt like you were in your own world !
We spent 3 days at Nxai Pan on a Self drive as part of a 3 week trip to Zambia and Botswana in September 2011. We spent our first days in Livingston doing the adventure activities such as White Water rafting and Micro Flight. We then self drove through Chobe National Park, Savuti and Moremi. We spent 3 days in Nxai Pan which I can say were probably the most memorable days of our trip. We stayed at South Camp and were within 2 miles of the nearest watering hole within the park. The wildlife was stunning !! Stunning sunsets ! Elephants, Springbok (in their thousands), Wilderbeast, Ostrich, Guinea fowl, Marshall Eagles, Hyena, Oryx to name only a few. We came across a pride of lions that were at the peak of health. Approximately 5-6 females and 3 cubs about 3 months old. A very fit and healthy male. The remoteness was amazing and minimal tourist. We spent a whole morning with a Lion pride and not a single other vehicle in sight !
We would also recommend visiting the Baines Baobab trees !
This park is a must for those wanting to get away from the tourist safari !
50-65 years of age
Review about Chobe National Park by richandger
Stunning sunsets ! An abundance of elephant herds with their young.
50-65 years of age
Review about Moremi Game Reserve by richandger
The waterways have an incredible amount of wildlife ! The night sounds from all the wildlife was spectacular !
50-65 years of age
Review about Okavango Delta by richandger
Probably one of the last truely completely remote wildlife destinations in Africa !
AN
50-65 years of age
Review about Impala Tours by Caroline Castendijk
Everything was very well organized. We travelled from one lodge to the other by plane and were greeted, entertained and pushed off again with accuracy, yet everywhere we went they gave us a wonderful safari experience.
AN
50-65 years of age
Review about Botswana by Caroline Castendijk
In comparison to other Southern African countries that we visited there was a little less wildlife. It has quite a different scenery, because there is a lot of water and you mostly get around by boat, which is very charming indeed!