Background: Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.
July 5th 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park
Trying to pass along the best pictures and as the highlight of our trip was seeing all of the animals. We saw every animal that we had hoped and some we didn't even know existed except the elusive ... 32 photos[full story]
July 28th 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park Crossing borders is my favorite - there is nothing like watching the crossroads of 3rd world life, bureacracy, ferries, produce, products, businessmen, truckers and the odd little face of a tourist or ... 1 photos[full story]
June 27th 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park The Botswanan people are some of the most genuinely friendly and helpful people I've met recently. They have glowing smiles, easy laughs and seem to feel quite at home accepting cultural differences ... 4 photos[full story]
June 25th 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park Our second visit to Chobe National Park in Botswana was much like the first, but with less water in the river and more people on the boats. We probably saw more wildlife on our first visit, but we di ... 18 photos[full story]
April 5th 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park Early to bed, early to rise. It was 05h15 when the phone rang; it was the front desk reminding me to get up. Why so early? It wasn’t going to take me 45 minutes to have a wash, get dressed and m ... 16 photos[full story]
May 15th 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park
Driving in Africa is a bit different to UK as there are so many more obstacles. We usually work it that we have a driver and a "spotter" so that one of us can look out for the goats, cows, people ... 14 photos[full story]
April 23rd 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park Since our stay in Zimbabwe was cut short, we drove straight to Botswana and Chobe National Park. We had a full day there of non-stop game viewing. We went for an early morning game drive followed by ... 22 photos[full story]
April 4th 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park I slept like a log and, like a log, I was covered in insects. I awoke at 06h15 and could see lots of the tiny critters all over my sheets and pillow. Worse still, my shoulders were covered in mosquito ... 16 photos[full story]
January 25th 2008Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park Sitting at a small cafe in Kasane, Botswana it is the last day of 2007 as I write this entry and enjoy the best capuccino I've had since leaving Cape Town. It has certainly been an interesting year - ... 17 photos[full story]
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