Situated in the southern reaches of Africa, Botswana is renowned for its pristine wilderness areas characterized by deep lagoons, wetlands, lush palms, rugged hills and desert plains scattered with scrubland. The country’s primary tourist drawcard is undoubtedly the vast red expanse of the Kalahari Desert and its remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. These natural wonders provide a tranquil haven for an abundance of African wildlife to thrive. Other highlights include the impressive Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where visitors are privy to massive zebra migrations during the flood season; the Savuti plains, which host large prides of lions and the Tsodilo Hills, where 4500 rock paintings form a unique record of human settlement over many millennia.

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Capital: Gaborone
Languages: Setswana, English
Currency: Pula (BWP)
Calling code: +267
Time zone:  UTC+2
Flight time: No direct flight from Hong Kong, transit in South Africa (Johannesburg)