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Botswana has beautiful and diverse landscapes, which include the Okavango Delta, the
largest inland delta in the world, the Kalahari Desert, grasslands and savannahs. This
amazing country hosts a wide range of wildlife and gives you the chance to experience
lions, giraffes, hippos, the endangered African wild dog, leopards, cheetahs and many
more in their natural environment.
Quick Info
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| Official name: |
Republic of Botswana |
| Capital City: |
Gaborone |
| Population: |
2 million; Ethnic groups: Tswana (or Setswana) 79%; Kalanga 11%; Kgalagadi, Herero, Bayeyi, Himbukush, Basarwa ("Bushmen"), Khoi ("Hottentots"), whites 10%. |
| Area: |
582,000 km² |
| Languages: |
English (official), Setswana, Ikalanga. |
| Literacy: |
68.9%. |
| Currency: |
Pula (BWP) |
| Government type: |
Republic, parliamentary democracy |
| Religions: |
Christianity 60%, indigenous beliefs 40%. |
| Natural resources: |
Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver. |
| Agricultural products: |
Livestock, sorghum, maize, millet, beans, sunflowers, groundnuts. |
| Industries: |
Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, livestock processing, textiles. |
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Botswana History
Southern Africa and Botswana has been inhabited by the San tribe (hunter-gatherer
people) for a minimum of 10,000 years, followed by the Tswana. Half the native
population today is ethic Tswana. About 2,000 years ago Bantu speaking people came
into the region. The 1800s were characterised by the destruction of peace first by Zulus
and then by the Boers (Dutch farmers). After appeals by the Botswana Chief Khama III
for assistance, Britain established the area as a protectorate then known as Bechuanaland.
In 1961 Britain acknowledged a constitution to the country and in 1966 the country
became independent which makes Botswana the oldest democracy in Africa.
Climate
When is the best time to travel to Botswana?
That depends on your interests and what you want to see. We give you a rough idea what
to expect but the weather is unpredictable especially in the last few years as the result of
global warming.
Botswana has a little bit less rain than its neighbouring counties but has very typical
weather patterns. The rainy season is from December to March. April and May are sunny,
mainly clear with greenvegetation. June to August are sunny with clear days and cold
temperatures nights, these are the best month for wildlife spotting. |
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| January: |
One of the main months of the rainy season, very wet and humid, great for
Bird Watching. |
| February: |
One of the main months of the rainy season, very wet and humid, great for
Bird Watching. |
| March: |
The days are getting more sunny and drier but there is still a high chance
of rain and thunderstorms |
| April/May: |
Nice months with increasing dry weather, lush green landscapes and often
clear skies. |
| June: |
The winter and so the high tourist season with the best wildlife spotting
conditions starts. The weather dries up and the nights get cold. |
| July: |
The nights are cold and can be below freezing in higher areas but ones the
sun comes up it gets warm during the day. |
| August: |
Weather is clear and dry with cold nights. |
| September: |
The temperatures warm up; its one of the best months to travel. |
| October: |
Usually the hottest month of the year. |
| November: |
Very hot and dry but also the chance of an early start of the rainy season
and cloudy skies in the afternoon. |
| December: |
Start of the rainy season. |
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