Botswana

At a Glance

Botswana is one of Africa's great wildlife destinations, with vast protected wilderness areas including the Okavango Delta, one of the world's largest inland deltas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with elephants, lions, and rare birds. The country is stable, well-governed, and has prioritised low-volume, high-quality tourism that keeps its ecosystems intact. It is not a budget destination, but for those who can invest, the safari experience here is among the finest on earth.

• Africa's longest continuous multi-party democracy since independence in 1966.
• Went from one of the world's poorest countries to upper-middle income in 30 years — using diamonds.
• Has the largest elephant population in the world: over 130,000.