Hunting in Botswana

Botswana is located in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa to the south, Namibia to the west, Zimbabwe to the northeast, and Zambia at a single short crossing of the Zambezi River. Much of the country lies on the Kalahari Plateau, a semi-arid expanse of savanna and desert. The north of the country is dominated by the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, which are among the richest wildlife areas in Africa.

Hunting in Botswana is conducted in traditional safari style, with professional hunters guiding their guests through wild concessions, often using vehicles to cover more distance. In some areas, you may also be poled around in a mokoro, the traditional dugout canoe. The highlight of Botswana hunting experience is without a doubt tracking, with trackers recruited from the San people (formerly referred to as Bushmen). The San are the original hunter-gatherers, who have been roaming the Kalahari for the last 20 to 50 thousand years; their skill of finding spoor is unparalleled, and so is the speed with which they can follow the scantest tracks in the scorching heat. The hunter should be prepared for long hours following tracks until a suitable animal is found, especially for elephants and buffalo. Plains game is also hunted on foot, with stalks beginning from a vehicle and continuing across the open savanna or bushveld. The emphasis is on fair chase, and hunts are often physically demanding, taking place in hot, dry conditions that require stamina and patience.

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