Animals in BotswanaA Guide To The Wildlife You Can Expect To See While On Safari in Botswana...
One of the reasons why Botswana safaris rarely disappoint is because of the vast numbers and species of animals in Botswana you can see while on safari. MammalsThere are over 160 different species of mammal in Botswana. Among these are the "big five" which are lions, leopards, elephants,buffalo and rhino. Some of the other animals in Botswana that you will see while on safari include...
...........and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Birds...There are over 550 species of bird in Botswana. For birding enthusiasts , Botswana is the perfect definition of "BIRDING UTOPIA!" The best places for a birding safari are the Chobe Area, the Okavango Delta and the Makgadikgadi, all of which are found in Northern Botswana. Below are some of the birds you will see when you visit...
......and many more! Reptiles and FishThe Crocodile is probably the reptile most tourists want to see the most.It is is also the largest of all 157 species of reptiles found in Botswana. Other reptiles include snakes like puff adders, the python and the cape cobra;as well as Geckos,Chameleons and Lizards. The best places to see fish are the Okavango Delta and the Chobe River. Popular fish species include the tigerfish, catfish and beam. Return from Animals in Botswana to the Botswana Facts page Return to the Safaris in Botswana home page
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