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Botswana

Republic of Botswana

CapitalGaborone
RegionSouthern Africa
CurrencyBWP
Official languagesEnglish, Tswana
Access to the seaNo
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Flamingos in shallow pan water at Nata Bird Sanctuary.
Botswana · Place of interest

Nata Bird Sanctuary

Beside the eastern Makgadikgadi pans, Nata Bird Sanctuary offers a chance to observe waterbirds and the role of temporary water. The lookout is of most interest when the pans are flooded, so confirm conditions before setting out.

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Ntwetwe Pan
Botswana · Region or area

Ntwetwe Pan

Ntwetwe Pan is part of the Makgadikgadi salt-pan landscape. Its western edge lies within Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve, alongside grassland and acacia groves; rainfall can alter ground conditions.

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Open white horizon of the Makgadikgadi salt pans with distant acacias.
Botswana · Region or area

Nxai Pan National Park

Nxai Pan National Park combines a large salt pan with land-based safari. Rain can turn the pans into grassland and pools, shaping wildlife sightings; the landscape changes markedly between seasons.

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Shakawe
Botswana · City or town

Shakawe

Shakawe is a practical base for arranging an excursion to Tsodilo Hills, a cultural landscape of hills, rock art and continuing spiritual significance. The visit calls for time to walk calmly and to reconfirm access, guides, trails and overnight options beforehand.

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