The All Out Wildlife Fund supports groundbreaking research into threatened species of birds, reptiles and small mammals.

Destinations

Botswana

Botswana is one of Africa's best wildlife destinations with some amazing natural wonders including the Okavango delta. It also has one of the highest HIV infection rates and associated social problems including the need for child care and education.

Botswana is widely regarded as having some of the best wildlife and wilderness areas on the African continent. With 38% of it’s total land area devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas and with a population of only 1,9 million in a country twice the size of Arizona, Botswana is a rarity in our over-populated and over-developed world. Being a progressive democracy, Botswana is one of the most economically stable countries in Africa, with relatively good infrastructure and education and a relatively high income per capita. However, Botswana also has one of the highest HIV infection rates at 38% of the population and a high unemployment rate of around 30%. Botswana offers a wealth of natural beauty and cultural diversity in a peaceful and enchanting country.

Did you know?

Botswana is Africa’s most stable economy and the world’s 2nd largest producer of diamonds
38% of Botswana is under conservation management
Chobe is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful National Parks
Botswana is one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries

Useful Numbers & Web Addresses
International dialing code: +267
Police tel: 999
Ambulance tel: 997
Embassy in UK:

Fast Facts [+-]

Location	Southern Africa
Area	600,370 sq km
Border Countries	Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa
Terrain	Arid plateau near-desert (Kalahari) in the west & south of the country. The eastern part is hilly, with marshes and salt lakes in the north.
Highest Point	Tsodilo hills 1489 m
Natural Hazards	Drought
Environmental Issues	Limited supplies of potable water; wildlife populations being depleted because of excessive hunting; overgrazing; soil degradation; soil erosion
Population	1,123,605 (July 2002)
Ethnic Groups	Tswana 79%, Kalanga 11%, Basarwa 3%, other (including Kgalagadi and European) 7%
Religions	Christian 72%, Badimo 6%, none 21%
Languages	English (official, government business conducted in English), Tswana (widely spoken)
Type of Government	Democratic parliamentary republic; member of Commonwealth
Capital	Gaborone
Independence Day	30 September 1966 (from UK)
Chief of State/ Head of Government:	President: Ian Khama (since 2008)
Currency	Pula (P)
Time	GMT +2
Location	Southern Africa

Featured Accommodation

Family Home in Maun

The project is located in the town of Maun. This is a safari town that serves a wide rural region and is a tourist hub being the gateway to the Okavango delta.

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Orphan Care
Swaziland is a great place - friendly people, great food. The teaching/care placement I was on was extremely rewarding and it was great fun to work with all of the kids and maybe make a small difference. Joanna Dutton
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Meet the Team

Roland Thorne
Director of Tours and Expeditions

An environmental tourism practitioner from Swaziland with interests in responsible travel, tours and expeditions, community development, conservation, program management and entrepreneurial development.