It achieved independence from Britain in 1966 and immediately thereafter, in a mad stroke of luck, discovered three of the world's riches t diamond mines.
Today it enjoys a relatively enlightened government, and good health, educational and economic standards.
To ensure the country's natural assets are preserved, Botswana's government has embraced a policy of courting primarily high-cost, low-impact tourism; although recent years have seen options for independent, budget-minded travelers grow.
Chobe Savanna Beyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of the population is concentrated, Botswana is a largely road less wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans.
Skinflints and softies beware.This remains a destination for the intrepid, well-heeled traveler.
On Botswana's far northern border lies the Kwando, Linyanti and Chobe river system forming a series of lakes, islands and flood plains.
This area forms the Chobe National Park, famous for its large buffalo and elephant herds.
In addition to a variety of predators, there is an abundance of wild game and bird life Which decorate the beautiful waterways
Chobe is renowned for its teeming game. The Chobe Reserve and the riverbanks have some of the densest concentrations of elephants, zebra and lions anywhere in Africa and the animal migrations provide a fascinating spectacle. Over 450 specials of birds have been identified in the region. The reserve has a wide range of habitats including the mysterious Savuti Channel.
The Chobe National Park covers 11,700 sq km in the extreme northeast corner of Botswana. It stretches from Kasane, near Kazungula, where the riverine boundaries of four African countries meet, to the Moremi Game Reserve at its southwest extremity.
GAME VIEWING;
Game viewing at Chobe is a unique experience as we are on the doorstep of the Chobe National Park. The National Park is the best place in the world to see the majestic African elephant for it is home to the world's largest elephant population. Cruises, led by our expert guides are available throughout the day.
ACTIVITIES;
Cruises into the National Park are a wonderful and somewhat different way of viewing the game. At dry season in particular, the wildlife congregate in their thousands at the water's edge to quench their thirst.