Botswana is a travel destination in Southern Africa. Its capital is Gaborone. July and August are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Botswana
Okavango Delta (natural, North West District) — UNESCO inland river delta — world's largest — with mokoro canoe safaris and island camping.
Chobe National Park (natural, Chobe District) — Highest elephant density on earth — dramatic river cruises past thousands of elephants.
Makgadikgadi Pans (natural, Central District) — Vast salt pans larger than Switzerland — meerkats, zebra migration, and star-filled skies.
Moremi Game Reserve (natural, North West District) — Wetland wilderness — wild dogs, hippos, and prolific birdlife in the heart of the Delta.
Tsodilo Hills (landmark, North West District) — UNESCO "Mountains of the Gods" — 4,500 rock paintings in the Kalahari Desert.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve (natural, Ghanzi District) — Second-largest wildlife reserve on earth — black-maned Kalahari lions and vast solitude.
Gaborone (city, South East District) — Modern capital on the edge of the Kalahari — National Museum, Three Dikgosi Monument, and craft markets.
Khwai Community Area (natural, North West District) — Unfenced community reserve bordering Moremi — legendary for leopard and honey badger sightings.
Mashatu Game Reserve (natural, Central District) — Private reserve on a confluence of three rivers — famous for its elephants and falcon-eye photography.
Tuli Block (natural, Central District) — Remote wildlife corridor with ancient baobabs, agate river channels, and pristine starscapes.