Destinations
Botswana:
The Jewel of Africa
Botswana is known as “The Jewel of Africa,” a destination filled with beautiful people, extraordinary wildlife, and unforgettable natural beauty. This magical wonderland offers moments of striking contrast, from waking up on the lunar-like landscape of a salt pan to watching meerkats warm themselves in the morning sun.
Here, the rhythm of the wild is always changing. One day may bring desert-adapted gemsbok and springbok gathering near a waterhole, while the next reveals red lechwe or waterbuck splashing through the marsh, elephants playing in the river, and the distant sound of hippos at night.
Namibia:
Cheetah Capital of the World
Namibia is a young nation with a remarkable landscape, a sparse but diverse population, and a fascinating cultural identity. It has many similarities to Botswana. Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, Namibia has developed a stable democratically elected government and a growing economy heavily dependent on mining. Travelers will notice influences from German and South African rule reflected in Namibia’s architecture, food, and customs.
As the most arid African country south of the Sahara Desert, Namibia is home to the Namib Desert, the oldest desert on Earth, stretching along the country’s entire coastline and featuring some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Namibia also holds a meaningful place in conservation history as the first country to include the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems for current and future generations within its constitution.
South Africa:
The Rainbow Nation
South Africa stands among Africa’s most popular safari destinations, offering a powerful blend of natural scenery and cultural diversity. Positioned at the southernmost region of Africa, it features more than 1,553 miles of coastline along two oceans: the Atlantic and the Indian.
Much of the country’s landscape is shaped by high, flat plateaus, rolling grasslands called highveld, and tree-dotted plains known as bushveld. Its cultural landscape is equally rich, with many different peoples, languages, and histories woven throughout the country. With 11 official languages and many more unofficial ones, South Africa is widely known as the “rainbow nation.”