Chapter 22: South Africa and Its Neighbors  "Botswana"

Introduction Located in the middle of the region of southern Africa, Botswana is a land rich in wildlife. In previous centuries, hunters came from different parts of the world to shoot these animals and take home trophies. Today, hunters still come to go on safari but they stalk the animals with their cameras and camcorders instead of weapons. Destination Title: Adventure in Botswana Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the Geographia page on Africa. Click on Botswana. Read the page, then scroll back up and click on Safari. After exploring the site, answer the following questions. 1. Why is Botswana still a good place for a safari? 2. Who were the original inhabitants of Botswana? 3. Botswana's economic growth has been fueled by the discovery of what mineral? 4. Chobe National Park is well known for what large animal population? 5. After browsing through this site, prepare for a safari to Botswana. Plan your transportation to the African nation and your itinerary while there. What time of year will you go? What should you pack? What do you particularly want to see? How will you record your trip?