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Botswana A perfect place for Safari Vacationhttp://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1239983

Botswana is a country in Southern Africa and is highly revered as the greatest safari destinations in Africa. Its rich contrast of destinations varies from salt flats of Makgadikgadi Pan to one of the largest inland Okavanga Delta, the country has it all. The country also boasts of Kalahari Desert which is rich in landscapes and perfect place to experience African culture. The Chobe national park is perfect place to see wildlife in their daily routines. Botswana holds a lot of hoard for safari fanatics. Some of the attractions are listed below.

Makgadikgadi PanIt is one of the largest salt deserts in the world. However, little flora exists here but the area has worlds largest population of zebras. The popular activities are safari quad biking and playing with meerkats.Kalahari DesertKalahari is an antediluvian landscape. The desert has a number of game reserves with large variety of flora and fauna especially Kalahari lion in a variety of landscapes such as red sand and grasslands. The villages in the desert offer one a sight in the lives of its nomads. Activities in Kalahari Desert include safaris and rides on donkey carts. The sunset is mesmerizing here.Okavango DeltaIt is one of the largest inland deltas in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The place is also knows as Okavango grasslands since it is home to very large variety of fauna with elephants ousting other animals in numbers. The place is Africas most exclusive safari destination. Popular activities are Horse safaris, fishing, boating, guided walks, game drives but Mokoro safaris and elephant rides are a must.Mombo and Abu campsMombo and Abu Camps are highly regarded amongst safari connoisseurs and are two of the camps that are often suggested by Urbane Nomads to clients. These two are ideal examples of luxury travel to Botswana. Mombo camps are tents raised on trees or upright poles while offering best game viewing experience and stunning views of grasslands which adds to its enchantment. Abu camps are named after a bull elephant. The luxurious tents are housed in immaculate areas of forest in the vicinity of hardwood trees overlooking at the vast grasslands with a whole variety of animals. The night views at camps are astonishing.Chobe National ParkThe park has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife and is quite popular for its eye catching elephant population. This park is an astounding place to see wildlife. Victoria Falls with a height of 400 meters is another attraction in the park.


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