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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

40 weeks From GBP 3650 More about this trip
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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 1950 More about this trip
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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

6 weeks From EUR 2445 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

5 weeks From EUR 2225 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

26 days From EUR 1865 More about this trip
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Central Africa Family Loop

22 days From EUR 1475 More about this trip
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Discover South West Africa

21 days From EUR 1240 More about this trip
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Complete Desert and Delta

21 days From EUR 1595 More about this trip
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Southern Classic

20 days From ZAR 23490 More about this trip
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Classic Victoria Falls to Cape Town

20 days From EUR 2290 More about this trip
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Kalahari and Okavango Delta

15 days From EUR 1295 More about this trip
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Magic Namibia

14 days From EUR 1060 More about this trip
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Waterfalls and Sand Dunes

14 days From EUR 1060 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Johannesburg Family Tour

11 days From EUR 780 More about this trip
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Best of Botswana Game Parks

10 days From EUR 1840 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls and Chobe Family Dash

9 days From EUR 980 More about this trip
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Northern Botswana and Caprivi Strip

9 days From EUR 2390 More about this trip
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Windhoek to Victoria Falls

9 days From ZAR 9290 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Windhoek

9 days From EUR 1290 More about this trip
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The Smoke That Thunders

5 days From EUR 690 More about this trip
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Botswana Culture - Overlanding Africa.com

Botswana culture is an interesting blend of Tswana and English cultures.

Previously multiculturalism was discouraged in Botswana, however in more recent years it is embraced and a wide diversity of ethnic groups is present in the country’s culture and pastimes.

Botswana Literature
There are many fine Botswana writers, including Alexander McCall Smith who wrote the popular Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency, which is set in Botswana. Other writers include South Africa-born Bessie Head, Barolong Seboni, Unity Dow, Mositi Torontle and Moteane Melamu.

Botswana Sports
Soccer is Botswana’s national sport, and is very popular amongst all Botswana locals across the country. Golf and tennis are also fairly popular in the country.

Botswana Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts play an important role in Botswana culture, and items such as intricate baskets have been exported to countries including the US from the 1970’s. 

Botswana Music
Traditional Tswana music was mostly comprised of voice and traditional string instruments until the end of the colonization times, when it was modernized to include drumming as it was considered too undeveloped. In recent years traditional music is becoming more popular again.

10 Botswana Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    40 weeks   From GBP 3650

    London to Cairo

  • Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

    6 weeks   From EUR 2445

    Cape Town to Nairobi

  • Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

    26 days   From EUR 1865

    Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

  • Discover South West Africa

    21 days   From EUR 1240

    Victoria Falls to Cape Town

  • Southern Classic

    20 days   From ZAR 23490

    Cape Town to Victoria Falls

  • Kalahari and Okavango Delta

    15 days   From EUR 1295

    Johannesburg to Livingstone

  • Waterfalls and Sand Dunes

    14 days   From EUR 1060

    Victoria Falls to Swakopmund

  • Best of Botswana Game Parks

    10 days   From EUR 1840

    Livingstone to Livingstone

  • Northern Botswana and Caprivi Strip

    9 days   From EUR 2390

    Livingstone to Livingstone

  • Victoria Falls to Windhoek

    9 days   From EUR 1290

    Victoria Falls to Windhoek