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