Africa is home to a plethora of natural wonders. On this continent you can see the largest desert in the world as well as one of the world''s longest rivers and the world''s largest waterfall. With 53 countries, Africa certainly has a lot to offer travelers.
Planning an Africa vacation can be overwhelming. Do you want to go on a safari, or climb Mt. Kilimanjaro? Maybe you want to do both. Whatever the case, we can help. In this section, we offer a number of articles to help you get your vacation off on the right foot. Keep reading to learn more about all you can experience on African vacations.
The Okavango Delta is 10,000 square miles of lagoons, marshes and papyrus channels, all dotted with wooded islands. Fed by the waters of the Okavango River, the Okavango Delta offers unrivaled bird watching and wildlife photography opportunities. Here, you can also go fishing or take in a guided hike or wildlife safari.
Keep reading to learn all about the Okavango Delta.
The Kalahari Bushmen is a group of nomadic hunter-gatherers who are believed to be descendents of the first inhabitants of South Africa. Also known as the San or Basarwa, the Bushmen are a unique group of people with a distinct culture, language and lifestyle.
The hardiness of the Bushmen has allowed them to adapt to various changes, from the encroachment of modern civilization with its huge cities to the persecution of governments. This hardiness has allowed the Bushmen to survive in the harsh conditions of the Kalahari, where some still reside today.
Read on to learn more about the Kalahari Bushmen.
The Kalahari Desert stretches across most of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. This large arid to semiarid desert is home to a number of animals, including elephants, leopards, cheetahs, meerkats, hyenas, lions and antelopes. The region also boasts a variety of vegetation and is home to the Kalahari Bushmen.
In the Kalahari, make sure you head to one of the water holes, or the pans. Here, animals congregate to drink water and munch on moisture-containing plants. At the water holes you''ll often see predator and prey mingling side by side.
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When people think of an African safari, they often don''t think of Botswana. However, this landlocked country in Southern Africa offers a variety of terrains to explore. Here, you can journey through the arid Kalahari Desert or paddle through the lush wetlands of the Okavango Delta.
While in Botswana, you''ll get to encounter the San, also known as the Bushmen of the Kalahari, and the people of the Bantu tribes. A Botswana safari is sure to give you a big dose of African culture.
Keep reading to learn how you can experience a Botswana safari.