Introduction
From the Kalahari Desert to the Okavango Delta, this is Africa at its most dramatic. The delta – a placid wilderness of lagoons, grassland and flooded plains – is home to huge numbers of birds and animals, including the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. Stay in luxury at one of the lodges in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, where 4WD vehicles, motorboats and dug-out canoes bring the opportunity to enjoy up-close-and-personal wildlife encounters. For a more back-to-nature experience, continue on to Makgadikgadi National Park in the Kalahari, or the Chobe National Park with its hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, buffalos, big cats and elephants.
In Namibia massive dunes flank the shoreline, gemsbok and ostrich roam the rocky plains. Relax on Swakopmund’s beaches or venture north to the untrammelled Skeleton Coast – one of the most atmospheric places on earth. Damaraland yields pre-historic rock engravings and petrified forests, whilst further south lies the one hundred mile long Fish River Canyon. World-class Etosha National Park hosts a multitude of mammals and birdlife in its woodlands, grasslands and salt pans. Travel by coach, ride aboard the luxurious Desert Express train or explore by self-drive car. Note that payment for petrol is in cash only and that there are few service stations. Roads, however, are generally in good condition, but use caution if you stray onto smaller tracks.
Both countries are served by daily flights via OR Tambo Airport with British Airways, South African Airways and Virgin Atlantic whilst Air Namibia has a direct service from London Gatwick to Windhoek on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Regional Info
TRAVEL TIPS
CLIMATE
Best time to visit Botswana for game viewing is during the dry winter season April to October. Days are warm and sunny although nights can drop below freezing. Namibia is generally pleasant all year round with heavier rains falling between January and April.
TIME DIFFERENCE
BOTSWANA: GMT +2 hours
NAMIBIA: GMT +1 hour
CURRENCY
BOTSWANA: Pula although we recommend you take US$
NAMIBIA: Namibian Dollar. South African Rand is widely accepted.
HEALTH
Anti-malaria precautions are recommended
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