Joanna James
There will be many experiences in Botswana that would appeal to all family members such as going on a helicopter tour as well as exploring the Lion Park Resort, Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Gaborone Game Reserve and more; visitors of all ages will be captivated by these engrossing and diverse attractions.
Naturally, family members of all ages will be enthralled by a helicopter tour that will take you high into the sky so that you can observe the sights below from an aerial perspective. As you might expect, it will be an entrancing experience to observe the Okavango Delta of Botswana from high above; on one of these tours, you will have the opportunity to spot game animals as well with a bird’s eye view.
An attraction of a rather different kind would be Gaborone’s Lion Park Resort where your entire family can enjoy attractions that appeal to them. Here, you will find a wave pool, water slides and amusement park rides that will delight the visitor. Additionally, you will have the chance to view the lions to be found at this park. You could also play paintball and ride enjoyable dune buggies that further add to the site's allure.
An interesting natural feature that would entice your family members as they explore Botswana is the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan which you will find amidst the dry savannah in the northeast of the country. Counted amongst the world’s most extensive salt flats, this feature of nature happens to be a remnant of Lake Makgadikgadi, a vast body of water – larger than the nation of Switzerland – that existed thousands of years in the past.
Should your kids enjoy clambering and climbing over things, you should undoubtedly take the opportunity to experience Kubu Island which you will find in the environs of the Makgadikgadi Pan. This captivating natural feature which is formed of granite rock, will present an alluring sight, particularly at the times of sunrise as well as sunset. Your kids are sure to enjoy attempting to clamber over the granite formations to be found here.
If your family desires to view some of the absorbing wildlife of Botswana in an accessible and natural setting, you may opt to visit the interesting Gaborone Game Reserve. Although this reserve isn’t large, you could spot creatures like elands, wildebeest, kudus, gemsboks, warthogs and ostriches here. A choice of accommodation to consider from which you could easily visit this game reserve and also enjoy the other things to do in Gaborone would be the pleasingly located Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino.
Your family members are likely to be enthralled by the intriguing rock art to be found at Tsodilo Hills which has been acknowledged as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will also encounter interesting rock shelters, caves and depressions at this site that provide fascinating insights into a rich history and heritage.
Should your family pay a visit to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, one will have the chance to view the threatened black and white rhinos which have become endangered due to poaching. In addition to these magnificent creatures, your family members will have the opportunity to spot wildlife like zebras, kudus and many different kinds of birds while exploring this sanctuary.
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