Short description
Botswana conjures up images of wide open spaces with a 4x4 and tented camp, vast herds of migratory game stalked by black-maned lions, a San hunter drawing back his bow, and a poler in his mokoro gliding through the reeds of the Okavango.
Long description
Botswana conjures up images of wide open spaces with a 4x4 and tented camp, vast herds of migratory game stalked by black-maned lions, a San hunter drawing back his bow, and a poler in his mokoro gliding through the reeds of the Okavango. The country is all this and more, for it is also modern, peaceful, prosperous and an example to the rest of Africa and the world. Go and lose yourself, and find your way back again, with this new guide that covers it all. Covers every region of Botswana, including towns, game reserves, the delta and desert. Contact details, including e-mail addresses and web sites, of all listed establishments. Route planning – how to get there, where to go and GPS co-ordinates. Where to eat, sleep and enjoy yourself on any budget. Packing tips – what to take and what to leave behind. Comprehensive background information on the country's history and economy. Life-saving health and safety issues and medical information. Lists of all vital travel documents for you and your vehicle.