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Things to Do in Botswana

Things to do in Botswana include the most popular activities of Bird watching, Walking Safaris, Mokoro Safaris and Fishing,
apart from the conventional jeep safaris. Mokoro Safaris are most popular in the regions of the Okavango Delta, with the sight of a poled mokoro besides the reeds and water lilies of the Okavango region. This is perhaps the most famous and beautiful part in entire Botswana. Things to do in Botswana include performing a mokoro ride over the silent waters of Okavango. Earlier, these mokoros were made out of Jackal-berry and Sausage tree trunks. However now-a-days these are prepared from fiberglass in order to conserve ancient species of trees.

The next most significant item in the list of Things to do in Botswana should be Bird watching, since it is one of the primary reasons why tourists flock to this country. Birdwatchers claim that more than a hundred species of birds can be encountered at-a-time in the wildlife reserves and sanctuaries at Botswana. Walking Safaris are also categorized among things to do in Botswana, as big game lovers find it pretty easy to spot out their favorite animals on the way.

Fishing is also a favorite choice in things to do in Botswana, as it is said to be a rather challenging sport. Fishing includes hunting tiger fish, which is also a dangerous game fish to handle. Other activities at Botswana include elephant safaris, flying in hot air balloons, cycling, helicopter ride and tasting the delicacies and traditions at the local Botswana villages.

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Cities

Gaborone, Francistown, Ghanzi and Kasane are the major cities in Botswana. Gaborone is also the capital of the country.

Francisco City

One of the oldest towns of Botswana Africa is Francistown. The town of Francistown is famous for gold mining.

Gaborone City

The capital of the country of Botswana is Gaborone. The city is popular for diamonds.