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3 reasons you need to visit Botswana in 2017

Botswana continues to set the bar high in the world of luxury travel. Where else in the world could you spend your mornings tracking endangered rhinos across the Okavango River Delta, your afternoons perusing the wooden crafts made by the Hambukushu people and your evenings watching a spectacular sunset over the Boro River from the comfort of an al fresco bubble bath? If you’re still not sure if Botswana is for you, we’ve got some highlights you just can’t ignore… 1. The wildlife Botswana is host to a variety of fascinating wildlife species, and happens to be one of the few places on the globe that allow visitor’s the chance to spot all of the Big 5. What’s more, this captivating country boasts a long list of less famous (but equally fascinating) animals, including antelopes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos and more. Botswana is also home to over 150 species of reptiles and 8000 species of insects, which is why this African gem is a first choice location for many wildlife-enthusiasts. wildlife 2. The landscapes When it comes to Botswana, you can expect to witness awe-inspiring landscapes and dramatic scenery in all directions. While the Kalahari Desert covers nearly 80 per cent of this land-locked country –Botswana is also made up of lush green forestland, due to the overflow of the Okavango River in the north-west. Forming a patchwork of lagoons, rivers and islands, this flooding helps the local wildlife to flourish. Botswana also contains the stunning Otse Mountain and the soaring Tsodilo Hills, whose peaks scrape the sky at an astonishing 1400 metres – all in all making for a spectacular view. landscapes 3. The culture There’s more to Botswana than just safaris thanks to a history and culture that dates back over 20,000 years. Historically, Botswana’s populations were split into smaller tribes, each of which came with their own unique and rich cultures – which is why, aside from English and Setswana, Botswana is known to have over 25 languages. Despite their best efforts however, many of these traditional tribes and Bushmen have been forced into adopting and adapting to modern ways of living. Nonetheless, the Botswanan culture lives on through different forms, such as in their rich cuisine (often cooked using meats and maize) and their diverse arts and crafts (including pottery, jewellery, baskets and painting), meaning there are many ways for you to be able to taste, discover and even bring home a little bit of Botswana’s culture. culture Tom Marchant is Co-founder of Black Tomato. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.

Tom Marchant

Tom Marchant is a co-founder of the award-winning tour operator Black Tomato, a luxury tailor-made travel company organising bespoke experiences round the world. Part of the Black Tomato Group, Black Tomato is an award-winning luxury travel company that delivers imaginative and cutting-edge travel experiences around the world. We create inspiring itineraries in up and coming and remote destinations, providing clients with the inside track. Whilst our group and prize incentive agency, The Black Tomato Agency , produce creative, award-winning incentives, prizes and events, Studio Black Tomato, was born as the in-house marketing and content creation agency. From initial clients including tourist boards and hotel groups, we now produce internationally acclaimed content and media campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the world.

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4 Comments

  1. i love what i just read. how do i do the booking for my christmas and how much will it cost for 3 days stay?

  2. The place sounds amazing. I would love to see all the wildlife. However the scenery sounds incredible too. I may have to add it to my growing bucket list, lol Thanks for sharing.

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