Botswana

Places in Botswana

• Chobe National Park

  Chobe National Park in northeast Botswana is the third largest national park in the country, covering 10,566 km² along the Chobe River which forms the park's northern boundary. The park is famous for its vast herds of elephants—estimated at around 50,000 Kalahari elephants, the largest in Africa—as well as exceptional birdwatching with fish eagles, storks, plovers, and kingfishers along the riverine landscapes.

  Atlas entry

• Gaborone

  Gaborone is a clean, functioning capital with shopping malls, cultural monuments, and a growing urban core. Its city base also opens onto nearby hills, dams, and wildlife reserves.

  Daily budget (USD)

  ~$44

• Kasane

  Kasane is a compact four-country crossroads and the main gateway to elephant-rich Chobe National Park. Its riverfront lodges, cruises, and border connections make it a useful base for regional overland travel.

  Daily budget (USD)

  ~$64

  Best months

  Year-round

• Maun

  Maun is the essential jumping-off point for the Okavango Delta while retaining a rural market-town atmosphere. Its riverbank setting and safari services make it a practical base for northern Botswana.

  Daily budget (USD)

  ~$46

  Best months

  Mar–Nov

• Moremi Game Reserve

  Moremi Game Reserve is a rare Botswana reserve where indigenous BaSarwa Bushmen were allowed to remain when it was established. Unlike a National Park, it preserves traditional land use alongside wildlife.

  Atlas entry