5 Reasons Botswana is the Best Photography Destination
Botswana is blessed with some of the best wildlife viewing on earth! The country
is teemed with wild animals and some of Africa’s best scenery making it a
photographers delight! Here are 5 reasons why Botswana is an obvious choice as
a photographers’ destination.
1. Elephant abundance in Chobe National Park
The Chobe National Park, particularly, has the highest elephant population and is
where film directors come to document these animals. Pangolin Photo Safaris, on
the Chobe River, ensures this is the greatest place to get fantastic photographs in
your time in Botswana. The abundance of wildlife, weather and the advantage of
using their customized Unimog or river boats, makes the Chobe arguably the
most photo-friendly game park in Africa!
2. Rich wildlife waiting to be pictured
Botswana’s wildlife viewing is matchless and the borderless game parks allow
animals to roam the lands freely. With Botswana’s zero tolerance for firearms,
photographers can expect to capture anything from big cats, wild dogs, rhino,
pangolin and the world’s largest elephant population!
3. Okavango Delta and its stealthy water canals
The Delta is one of the newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The beauty of this
wetland ecosystem is truly amazing and while ambling through the water
channels, it’s possible to spot some rare wildlife. The mokoros (dugout canoes
used on the Delta) glide gently through the water ensuring photographers get up
close and personal to their subject matter without the distraction of engine
noise.
4. All season long photography perfection
Botswana has a subtropical climate that sees far more dry days than wet ones. In
the dry months animal concentrations are high near the water sources providing
some dramatic footage under the dusty sky. And in the wet season the clear blue
sky compliments the lush landscape. It doesn’t matter when you travel, it just
depends what type of images you want to get out of your trip.
5. All kinds of terrain
Very few countries can offer landscape diversity like Botswana. From desert,
saltpans, rivers and wetland delta, the country has a bit of everything to suit all
kinds of wildlife and landscape photographers. Each region offers its own
something special. From the roaming predators of the Kalahari to the elephant
filled banks of the Chobe River – photographers can experienced a well rounded
experience.
If the idea of a Botswana photographic safari holiday excites you, contact one of
our expert travel consultants who will gladly assist you in planning your next
photographic adventure.