3 Day Desert Trail: Central Kalahari Game Reserve - WildCamping Safari

Okavango Delta

One of the world's largest inland deltas, the Okavango Delta is a unique ecosystem where the Okavango River spreads out into a labyrinth of lagoons, channels, and islands. It's a haven for wildlife and offers exceptional opportunities for game viewing and water-based activities.

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is known for its large elephant population and diverse wildlife. It offers excellent game viewing opportunities, particularly along the Chobe River, where animals gather to drink.

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is one of Africa's largest game reserves, offering a remote and wilderness experience. It's home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and the endangered African wild dog.

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is a vast, salt-covered landscape that transforms into a lush, grassy plain during the wet season. It's home to a variety of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos.

Tsodilo Hills

Tsodilo Hills is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient rock paintings and cultural significance. The site is home to over 4,500 rock paintings, some of which are over 20,000 years old.

Seswaa

A traditional Botswana dish made from pounded meat, usually beef, goat, or game, served with pap (maize porridge) or bogobe (sorghum porridge).

Bogobe

A traditional Botswana dish made from sorghum or maize flour, cooked with water or milk to create a porridge-like consistency. It is often served with seswaa or vegetables.

Dikgobe

A traditional Botswana snack made from groundnuts (peanuts) and sorghum flour, shaped into small balls and fried or boiled. It is a popular street food and is often served with chakalaka (a spicy vegetable relish).

Kapenta

Small, dried fish from Lake Kariba, usually served fried or grilled with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Kapenta is a popular street food and is often served with sadza (maize porridge) or bread.

Language

• Official: English, Setswana
• Widely spoken: English, Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi, Sesarwa
• English: Widely spoken, especially in urban areas and tourist destinations

Currency

Botswana Pula (BWP)

Time Zone

GMT+2 (Central Africa Time, CAT)

Electricity

230VV, 50HzHz

• Sir Seretse Khama International Airport • 10 km north of Gaborone

Gaborone Railway Station

Gaborone Bus Station, Francistown Bus Station

Buses are the most common form of public transport. Commuters are used for short distances within cities, while long-distance buses connect major towns.

Available • Apps: Botswana Taxis, Uber (in major cities)

Car, Bike, Scooter

Chobe National Park is known for its large elephant population and diverse wildlife. It offers excellent game viewing opportunities, particularly along the Chobe River, where animals gather to drink.

Mokolodi Nature Reserve is a private game reserve offering a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as cultural and educational experiences.

Tsodilo Hills is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient rock paintings and cultural significance. The site is home to over 4,500 rock paintings, some of which are over 20,000 years old.