The Jewel of the Kalahari, Botswana is an African success story—
peaceful, stable, and democratic since its independence from Britain four decades ago.

Okavango Delta 
The world's biggest inland river delta. This watery labyrinth overflows with wildlife and is a safari viewer's paradise.  View wildlife while being poled on a mokoro (canoe) through the shallow floodplains.

Sandibe Safari Lodge
Okavango Delta, Botswana
T: +27 11 784-7077.
8 rooms, doubles from $770-, includes meals.
www.ccafrica.com
Sandibe has been organically constructed and reflects traditional African design.

African Horseback Safaris
Okavango Delta, Botswana
T&F: +26 77 686-3154. 8 horses. $330-per person, inclusive.
www.africanhorseback.com
Stay in Hemingway-style luxury tents at night; in the daytime, saddle up and ride out for wildlife viewing. Founded over ten years ago by a youngish English woman, daughter of a renowned ornithopologist, who combines her love of horses with a love of the bush in these safari adventures.