Wildlife viewing is a key tourist activity in Botswana, from the guided safari or boat trip to a cycling, horseback or self drive experience where you seek out the wildlife yourself. You will not be disappointed.

There are about 500 species of birds regularly found in Botswana and 12 ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’ covering 25% of the land area. A self drive tour over 3 weeks could cover all the ecoregions and with our knowledge get you to some superb birdwatching sites.

A range of methods are used for fishing in Botswana which occurs in dams, rivers and lakes. If you are keen to include fishing in your activities this can be arranged so that you join local fishers.

Botswana has an interesting culture that sets it apart from other African country in its transition to independence in 1966. Our guide notes bring to life this history with particular places to visit that have a story to tell.

Often the most memorable aspect of an overseas trip is the people you meet, learning a little of their culture, how they live, what they eat, what they do. Self driving provides many opportunities to interact with the locals who are friendly and very proud of their country. They will be very willing to share their knowledge of their culture from tribal customs to traditional medicine. You just need to take the time to talk.

Most Tswana families traditionally have three pieces of land; a home in a village, a ploughing field and a cattlepost with farming of crops and livestock key activities. We have a range of guide notes covering a range of interests.

If you are interested in railway history, as you travel you can see and explore old railway housing, visit abandoned stations, take a boat cruise on a large dam originally built to water steam trains, see old railcars and steam locomotives or ride an existing service.

It seems clear that our species originated in Africa. Archaeological sites that have been developed for tourism in Botswana virtually all belong to the iron age.  There are also many examples of stone age rock art, but most sites are not advertised at all.  

If you have a genuine interest in the Stone Age /Iron Age we will have some suggestions to include in your itinerary.