For an unforgettable taste of Botswana, you can’t beat the classic elements. Game viewing along the Chobe River, wild camping in the Okavango Delta and admiring the country’s baobabs and salt pans. These travel tips will ease the way. By Mark Bland
It’s the destination that’s halfway to everywhere. Heading from Francistown to Maun? Or driving north to Kasane to explore the Chobe National Park? You’ve got to pass through Nata. Here’s why Melanie van Zyl reckons it’s more than just a stopover.
In the far north of Moremi in Botswana, the breathtaking riverine scenery is rivalled only by incredible sightings around every corner. But where should you stay? Whereas North Gate is inside the game reserve, Magotho is in the concession outside the park boundaries. Romi Boom weighs them up after a recent trip.