Okavango Delta
Maun
Africa's largest inland river delta (15,000 sq km), maze of channels, islands, rich bird life, big five wildlife, mokoro pole-punting.
Moremi Game Reserve
Maun
Protected wildlife area (3,900 sq km) within Okavango Delta system; self-drive and guided safaris, big five, spectacular bird populations.
Makgadikgadi Pans
Nata
Vast salt pans (6,000 sq km), flamingo flocks, vast horizons, zebra migrations, 4x4 exploration, seasonal water lagoons.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Rakops, Gaborone junction
Massive semi-arid reserve (62,000 sq km), sparse wildlife, vast openness, San cultural tourism, self-sufficiency required.
Chobe National Park
Kasane
Northern park, Zambezi River, elephant herds, river cruises, Chobe Forest, Victoria Falls proximity, international hub.
Gaborone
Gaborone
Capital city, modern infrastructure, restaurants, craft markets, national museums, nearby game reserves (Gaborone Game Reserve).