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Botswana: Okavango Delta, Chobe, Northern Kalahari, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide |  | Author: Chris McIntyre
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 699001
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 528
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 1841621668
Dewey Decimal Number: 916
EAN: 9781841621661
ASIN: 1841621668
Publication Date: March 1, 2007
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The Bradt guide to Botswana concentrates on the prime regions for travelers in the north of the country, with the essentials on the gateway cities of Gaborone and Maun. The Okavango Delta is a wetland paradise and one of the top destinations in Africa for wildlife enthusiasts, who will delight in the thorough descriptions of the unique ecosystem and its multitude of bird and plant life. Other key regions covered in depth are the Chobe National Park--an important conservation area--the Linyanti Swamps, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and Tsodilo Hills with their wealth of bushman rock art. Features include: *In-depth coverage of national parks and game reserves, with details of where best to see each species *Unrivaled guidance on safari camps and lodges for this major destination for up-market safari visitors *GPS points for bush navigation catering to fly-drive visitors *Background to the culture and people of the region
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 The most complete guide to northern Botswana to date! July 14, 2003
Paal Skjetne (Trondheim Norway)
59 out of 59 found this review helpful
I've been waiting for this book for a long time!! None of the other guides on the area even comes close. It is the most detailed guide I've read on the Okavango, Chobe, Makgadikgadi, and the northern Kalahari. In my view the information seems to be very up-to-date (which is not true for Bradts second edition on Namibia!). This book is suitable for people going on an organized safari (I envy them their $'s and the luxury that awaits them :-) ), and those planning an independent self-drive. The maps are good, and a number of useful GPS coordinates are included. The descriptions of off some of the beaten track sites that I have visited are very accurate. If you are a self-drive tourist you might want to look at Mike Mains: "African Adventurer's Guide to Botswana". It has many trails that are more detailed in the same region, but lacks the overview given in this guide describing the many concession areas surrounding the Okavango. The book also includes a very useful section on Livingstone in Zambia, telling you how to get the most out of your visit to the famed Victoria Falls. What do I miss? Talking to Elein Drotsky, she mentioned that here sisters company could arrange boat trips from Shakawe to Maun, water levels permitting. There is no mention of this or any other such service in the book, guess I'll have to do some digging on that one myself. All in all, your $'s, £'s, 's or Rand's will be well spent on this guide.
Detailed Guidebook November 25, 2007
Love to Travel (Chicago, IL)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having just returned from Botswana, I highly recommend this book. It is accurate with just the right amount of detail. Although the author owns his own travel company, his comments and reviews were accurate, thorough and objective as to safari experiences as well as other tour operators.
Botswana Guide May 21, 2006
Thomas M. Smith (Dallas, Tx. USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This guide provides as excellant overview to Botswana's history, cluture, and travel options. The descriptions of the private game concessions were very helpful in planning my trip.
Extremely Helpful February 3, 2010
Apra Bambio (colorado)
I read this guide book cover to cover like a novel. It's interesting, well written, and extremely helpful with all aspects of planning. My safari is scheduled for August 2010.
Best Guide for Out of the Way Places May 24, 2010
Oramel Skinner (Massachuesetts)
This guide is everything you can hope in Bradt. Very detailed, with drive by drive directions for driving and also great recomendations for lodges across the spectrum. If you aren't doing a tour, or you are driving yourself, this is the clear winner amongst african guide companies and the Botswana guide has great information on BOTH Chobe park AND Victoria Falls.
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