Expert reviews for hotels in Botswana

The capital of Botswana Gaborone has several major hotels in which to services of tourists are organized round-the-clock casinos. However, most of the Botswana hotel base is lodges and campsites in the national parks and nature reserves of the country, where tourists often go on safaris or simply to get acquainted with the nature of the country.

Most hotels in Botswana are located in the capital and large cities. However, their 100% fullness is observed quite rarely - most tourists prefer safaris and ecotourism. Nevertheless, it is recommended to book hotels in advance - it can get cheaper, depending on the purpose of the trip, you will be advised where to stop or which tour to choose.

Safari-lodzhi

On the territory of safari-lodges (sometimes called ethno-hotels) located in the Kalahari Desert, tourists are offered small houses without special amenities : the shower is usually on the street. In the bathroom there can be a sink with two different taps of cold and hot water, but without a mixer. Also near the lodges are specially organized artificial reservoirs. The cost of accommodation is usually included breakfast - as a rule, tables are covered in the open air. The territory of such settlements is fenced.

Campings

Campings in Botswana are usually a few large tents standing on a platform. The entrance to each similar tent is hermetically fastened, on the sides there are windows from the net. Electricity, as a rule, is only available during the day. Unlike lodges, the territory of campsites is usually not fenced - at night, going out without accompanying people is highly discouraged. But this type of accommodation is much cheaper than staying in lodges.

Seasonality of trips to Botswana

"High" season in Botswana falls on the calendar winter - from June to October. At this time, the nights can be pretty cool, but this is a dry period that does without flooding. This is the best period for the so-called mokoro - trips through the Okavango River Delta.

In October, the wet season begins - the safari is concentrated near the reservoirs. This is an excellent opportunity to observe waterfowl in their natural habitat when migratory species join the local species. Moreover, many birds at this time begin a mating season - they festively feather, you can often hear their singing.

In November, and also in April-May, there is unbearable heat.

But from December in April, Kalahari desert comes alive under the summer showers: hunting for gazelles, black beans and wildebeest is opening up, plus you can admire the life of these animals, as well as numerous predators, in the natural environment of national reserves.

In addition, in March - April Gaborone hosts the annual Maitisong Festival - a festival of drama, uzyki and Arts.