Botswana Primary Ecosystems, Wildlife and Birds
Primary Ecosystems
- Savannah grasslands
- Kalahari Desert.
- Zambezian Mopane woodland
- Flooded grasslands and savannahs
Wildlife and Birds
With over 40% of the county’s total land mass dedicated to National Parks, Game Reserves and other wildlife management areas, Botswana is home to the largest concentration of African elephants numbering over 120,000, the amazing annual Zebra migration, Big Cats, hippos, antelopes among others. It is also a favourite birding destination with many varied species of birds.
Botswana Major Landmarks, Climate and Weather
Major Landmarks
Botswana is blessed with amazing natural landmarks such as,
- The Okavango Delta
- Kalahari Desert
- Makgadikgadi salt pan,
- National Parks and Reserves
All of which provide amazing wildlife viewing opportunities.
Climate and Weather
Botswana’s climate is semi-arid. Though it is hot and dry for much of the year, there is a rainy season, which runs through the summer months. Rainfall tends to be erratic, unpredictable and highly regional.
In April, temperatures begin to fall and May is generally regarded as the first month of the dry, cool winter, characterized by clear sunny days and cold nights. Spring begins in August and temperatures raise rapidly during the hot, dry period of September, October and November until the rains break again.
Botswana Main Activities
- Delta Boat Safaris
- Game Drives
- Island camping
- Motor-boat sunset cruises
- Bush walks
- Excursions
- Dinner cruises
- Cultural excursions
- Fly camping.
- Photography
- Bird watching