Experience African wilderness from a whole new angle, from the back of an elephant on an adventure safari.
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Discover the beauty of Botswana
Game Drives - Botswana's game drives, in open 4WD vehicles, offer superb wild-and-bird life viewing. Many experts claim game drives in Botswana are the best in all of Africa due to the quality of wildlife, the ability to drive off road, exclusivity with few other vehicles, as well as the ability to offer night drives in selct privatee reserves areas throughout the country.
Mokoro - Think gondolas on canals in Venice and you have the right mental picture. Long the local mode of transportation in the Delta, the mokoro is a dugout canoe that is powered by a guide standing up and poling through the wetlands of the Delta. The ultimate in relaxation and serenity while viewing wildlife at water level, a mokoro ride is paramount for a proper Delta experience.
Walking - Guided walking safaris are typically a two to three hour activity in the Delta-Chobe area. This type of safari provides a different, and highly recommended, perspective by moving slowly over the ground,
Interacting with the bushman culture - Genetic studies have shown that the Kalahari bushman are the original humans on earth. Learning their ancient survival skills is a unique and amazing opportunity, and you can experience their tremendous skills in action as they guide visitors to find lions, leopards, and other predators.
Horseback / elephant riding - There are just a few camps that offer horseback or elephant riding in Botswana safari areas, but for the adventurous this is an experience not to be missed.
Quad biking (a.k.a. ATV riding) -This is done at the Makgadikgadi Pans, Racing across the pans on quad bikes is an exhilarating experience. It is possible while quad biking in the pans to find stone age tools made thousands of years ago by ancient bushmen, you Quad biking is a seasonal activity depending on when the pans are dry but typically done between June 1 and the end of October. Once the rains come it is not possible to quad bike because it will damage the pans.
Mountain biking - Active adventure travelers can experience a safari - from a few hours to multiple days, on a guided cycling safari in the Tuli Block.
Hot Air Ballooning - This "uplifting" experience can be enjoyed in the Tuli region or in the Kalahari Desert.