17 Reasons Why Visiting Botswana Is a Terrible Idea

Written by Zeldi Smulders

It seems everyone is going on about Botswana, but should it even be on your bucket list of places to visit?

Here are 17 reasons why visiting Botswana is a terrible idea…

1. Botswana is monotonous

Cheetah sitting on a ridge, Central Kalahari, Botswana

2. You won’t see anything exceptional

Aerial view of grass and dried up waterhole, Okavango Delta in Botswana

3. There’s nothing it’s famous for

Aerial view of elephant herd in Okavango Delta

4. The camps and lodges all look the same

Natural Selection San Camp, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

5. You won’t find a pretty view anywhere

Giraffe bending and drinking water, Okavango Delta

6. Not even when you look up

Baobab tree with vehicle and campfire, stargazing, Botswana

7. It’s the most unromantic place ever

Natural Selection Makgadikgadi Pans romantic dinner

8. There’s no personal space

Aerial view of Baines baobab, Nxai Pan National Park

9. And you can expect discomfort most of the time

&Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp comfortable relaxation

10. There’s only one way to get around

Natural Selection Makgadikgadi zebra migration horse riding safari

11. And there’s nothing traditional to do

Traveller and guide in Botswana traditional dug-out mokoro

12. Where’s the real safari experience?

13. Photo ops are hard to come by

Meerkat colony in Botswana looking at camera

14. You’ve probably seen this before

15. Surely they don’t care about their wildlife

Protected African wild dog in Moremi Game Reserve

16. There’s nothing special about them anyway

Black maned lion drinking water, Central Kalahari

17. Why should you even bother visiting Botswana?

Let’s be honest. We don’t believe it either. Let’s put it right, shall we?

First things first, check out our pocket guide to get all the facts. Botswana boasts some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, from the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park to the Kalahari Desert and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. It’s home to a wide variety of exceptional and rare wildlife, and the country offers world-class safari experiences with many distinctive stays to choose from. We’re talking the world’s largest inland delta and the largest elephant population in the world, to name a few of the things that await anyone who wants to visit it. A prime example of a sustainable destination, Botswana’s wild spaces are carefully protected through expansive national parks and reserves, making it one of the best places to go on safari in the world. Botswana is the perfect destination for those who want to reconnect with nature and experience the extraordinary.

Zebra migration, Makgadikgadi Pans National Parl

It turns out Botswana is one of the most unique holiday destinations in the world, and it’s easy to see why you should explore it. But don’t take our word for it – see for yourself. Check out our Botswana trips to discover why this is a destination like no other.

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