Botswana is one of the least densely populated territories on the planet—that is, of course, only if you’re counting human beings. The Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta are teeming with wildlife, with Botswana now boasting the continent’s highest population of elephants at more than 130,000.
The swoon-worthy Lamu Archipelago is covered in ninth-century ruins and sandy beaches, with a heady cultural mixture that combines Swahili, Arab, Chinese, and Indian cultures—you might have guessed that it was frequently visited by traders and sailors over the centuries.
And be sure not to pass through the thrumming capital city of Nairobi without stopping for a few days. These days, creatives of all stripes—including boutique hoteliers, jewelry designers, textile makers, and visual artists—are drawing on traditional motifs as they look toward the future, with Marrakech and Tangier emerging as hot spots for design lovers.
Slightly larger than France, this landlocked Southern African nation has a population of only 2.3 million (as opposed to France’s 67 million), meaning that everyone has plenty of space to roam. In fact, Botswana is one of the least densely populated territories on the planet—that is, of course, only if you’re counting human beings.
The Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta are teeming with wildlife, with Botswana now boasting the continent’s highest population of elephants at more than 130,000. You can explore the vast wilderness at one of and Beyond’s trio of lodges, which Traveler readers ranked among their favorite resorts in the world this year.
For a completely unique perspective, you’ll want to snag a spot on a tour with the Chobe Angels, Africa’s first all-female guiding team, led by Florence Kagiso out of the Chobe Game Lodge.
SOURCE: CN TRAVELER
