Capital
Gaborone
Population
2.4M
Currency
Botswana Pula (BWP)
Best Time to Visit
May–September
#27
World Tourism Rank
0.03%
of World Land Area
2
UNESCO Sites
4
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: May–September
The Okavango Delta is the world's largest inland delta, flooding annually in the middle of the Kalahari Desert to create a wildlife paradise.
Botswana is the world's largest producer of diamonds by value, discovered in 1967 shortly after independence.
Gliding through the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe, surrounded by elephants and hippos, is Africa's ultimate water safari.
- A traveler on visiting Botswana
Botswana is a stable, prosperous southern African nation renowned for its pristine wilderness and commitment to high-value, low-impact tourism. The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, transforms the Kalahari Desert into a lush wildlife paradise each year, while the Chobe National Park has one of Africa's largest elephant populations. The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and exclusive safari lodges make Botswana one of Africa's premier luxury safari destinations.
Must-see attractions, landmarks, and hidden gems
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