The Experience
Bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Botswana is an African country that is mostly flat, covered mostly by Kalahari sands. It is mostly wildlife and wilderness and taking a trip to this seemingly untouched wild nature will leave you breathless and wanting for more. Botswana is considered has one of the most promising wildlife conservation in the African continent with 38% of its land area dedicated to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas.
Most of Botswana’s national parks are open, unfenced which makes it even more authentic and making its parks more exciting and interesting to visit and experience. It is actually being considered as one of the few remaining “last frontiers” for endangered birds, mammals and other species. Botswana’s untamed lands and wildlife is a rarity in our already over populated countries that are so modernized there are no more nesting place to care for the wild.
Tsodillo Hills a sacred place to its people, a place where spirits are believed to rest. The hills have a wonderful story that has been told by the natives, passed down from generation to generation. These hills have seen the history of man reaching back as far as 100,000 years. Natives have such respect for Tsodillo Hills because it there where their ancestors artistically recorded their lives even before men actually knew how express themselves through writing.
Most of Botswana’s national parks are open, unfenced which makes it even more authentic and making its parks more exciting and interesting to visit and experience. It is actually being considered as one of the few remaining “last frontiers” for endangered birds, mammals and other species. Botswana’s untamed lands and wildlife is a rarity in our already over populated countries that are so modernized there are no more nesting place to care for the wild.
Tsodillo Hills a sacred place to its people, a place where spirits are believed to rest. The hills have a wonderful story that has been told by the natives, passed down from generation to generation. These hills have seen the history of man reaching back as far as 100,000 years. Natives have such respect for Tsodillo Hills because it there where their ancestors artistically recorded their lives even before men actually knew how express themselves through writing.
When to Go
Seeing the Tsodillo Hills rock art, visitors can’t but be in awe with its very intricate drawings depicting the natives’ lives on those ancient years. With a total of 4500 drawings, Tsodillo has one of the highest concentration of rock art in the world. That is why tourists took their time to absorb, if possible, every drawing that they could. This wonderful artistry has been place under the World Heritage Program by UNESCO.
The Hills is also the natives’ place of worship. Upon stepping on the entrance of the hills amidst the silence of the trees and the wild sound of the birds and the distant wild animals, visitors already felt the sacredness of the place. Tsodillo Hills is not only known for its numerous ancient rock art but also for its sand dunes, lakebeds and ancient mines.
To experience all of these wonderfully wild nature, April and May are the best months to visit Botswana. The weather is mild and practically everything is clear and green. You can see all of its landscapes in crystal clear view. All of its blues, greens and yellows, all in their right places of Mother Nature’s bosom, spectacular!
The Hills is also the natives’ place of worship. Upon stepping on the entrance of the hills amidst the silence of the trees and the wild sound of the birds and the distant wild animals, visitors already felt the sacredness of the place. Tsodillo Hills is not only known for its numerous ancient rock art but also for its sand dunes, lakebeds and ancient mines.
To experience all of these wonderfully wild nature, April and May are the best months to visit Botswana. The weather is mild and practically everything is clear and green. You can see all of its landscapes in crystal clear view. All of its blues, greens and yellows, all in their right places of Mother Nature’s bosom, spectacular!
Odds n' Ends
Botswana’s population is over 1.85 million and its native language is Setswana but their official language is English. Botswana takes pride in the largest gaming reserve in the whole of South Africa which is also the second largest in the world. You wouldn’t believe the vastness of The Central Kalahari Gaming Reserve. Its impressive wildlife, that, you only often see in television programs are unbelievably alive and well taken care of in this 52, 800 square kilometres sanctuary. The Central Kalahari Gaming Reserve is truly a must see in Botswana! Do not forget to bring your best video and still cameras to record how Mother Nature works in this African country. Wonderful sunrise and glorious sunsets on the blue horizon of Kalahari and Makgadikgadi reserve. Make sure you take note of its wild and colourful landscapes, painted by the hands of Father Time and nurtured by nature. Botswana is truly a canvass of nature’s artistry.
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