Boteti’s charm comes from its landscapes and wildlife, with few built monuments. Explore the region’s history through its natural landmarks and ancient tracks.

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Museums

Direct museum experiences are limited around Boteti, so focus on nearby cultural centers in Maun when possible.

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Religious Monuments

Religious sites are few in this wild river country, but nearby towns have chapels and churches worth a quiet visit.

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National & Theme Parks

The Boteti region is your gateway to iconic salt pans and wildlife reserves that define northern Botswana.

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Vast salt pans with dramatic wildlife migrations and open, expansive landscapes.

Nxai Pan National Park

Savannahs framed by ancient baobabs and rich wildlife, especially after rains.

Kubu Island

A granite island in the pans famed for towering baobabs and striking sunsets.

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Neighborhoods

The Boteti experience centers on camps and lodges rather than urban neighborhoods.

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Free Things to Do

Enjoy natural experiences along the Boteti River that don’t require entry fees or guides.

Self-guided wildlife viewing along Boteti River

Watch elephants and antelope as the river floodplain hosts daily wildlife.

Birdwatching on the Boteti floodplains

Spot kingfishers, herons, and a variety of waterbirds.

Stargazing under Botswana skies

Clear nights offer spectacular views of the Milky Way from open plains.

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Gastronomy

Botswana cuisine features hearty meat dishes and greens, often enjoyed around campfires.

Seswaa with morogo

Slow-cooked shredded beef with mopane greens, a Botswana classic.

Mopane worms tasting

A traditional protein snack often enjoyed as a crunchy treat.

Braai-style beef

Grilled meats cooked over an open fire, a common bush meal.

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Nightlife

Evenings in the Boteti region are about sundowners, campfire stories, and light cultural performances.

Sunset sundowners at a river lodge

Toast the day’s end while the plains glow with golden light.

Traditional Botswana dance evenings

Local performers present music and dances around the camp.

Campfire storytelling

Listen to local tales under a starry desert sky.

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Entertainment

Evenings also offer cultural performances and photo-worthy experiences around camps.

Evening wildlife photography sessions

Guided opportunities to capture Botswana’s nocturnal life.

Live local music performances

Regional musicians showcase traditional sounds at camps.

Stargazing evenings

Educational sessions combining astronomy with the desert backdrop.

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Sports

Active visitors can enjoy classic safari sports and nature-watching activities.

Guided game drives by 4x4

Classic safari experience led by a skilled guide.

Birdwatching walks

Gentle guided walks focusing on shorebirds and raptors.

Quad biking on the Makgadikgadi pans

Adventurous rides across the salt flats in permitted areas.

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Off the Track

Bolder adventures let you explore the pans from the air or on wheels.

Hot air balloon over Makgadikgadi Pans

Aerial views of vast salt pans and wildlife migrations.

Quad biking across Makgadikgadi pans

Exciting rides across the flats with dramatic scenery.

Desert night walks with a guide

Guided strolls under the starry desert sky.