Travel

A Journey Through Botswana

The journey to northern Botswana, home to some of the most spectacular safari camps in Africa, isn’t straightforward for many international travelers. More often it’s a string of planes, decreasing in size like so many Russian dolls, and enough stamps and badges to tire a Girl Scout.But it's worth it.
By Jo Rodgers
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    The Fairlawns Hotel in Johannesburg

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    Sunset Over the Linyanti River at Kings Pool

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    The Bar at Jao Camp

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    Inside a Guest Tent at Jao Camp

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    Inside a Guest Tent at Jao Camp

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    Lunch with a View at Jao Camp

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    A Mokoro Safari at Jao Camp

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    A Morning Game Drive at Jao Camp with Two Lionesses

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    The Sitting Room at Abu Camp

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    A Guest Cabin at Abu Camp

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    Guest Cabin at Abu Camp

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    Peanut Butter Cookies and Hot Chocolate at Abu Camp

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    The Pool at Abu Camp

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    Writing Desk in the Guest Cabin at Abu Camp

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    The Outdoor Cocktail Bar at Abu Camp

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    Seating for the Outdoor Cocktail Bar at Abu Camp

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    The Outdoor Cocktail Bar at Abu Camp

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