GREEN ROUTE AFRICA

Green Route Africa, originating in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is one of the pioneering DMC's operating in Southern & East Africa. Their main business is incoming tourism from all over the world in the form of individual travellers, groups, meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.

They operate across 12 countries - South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Mozambique, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda.

Their expert team is not only highly skilled, with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, but has an insatiable passion for African travel.

Through their sister company, Dragonfly Africa, they are also able to offer a separate leisure travel department for the discerning individual traveller.

COUNTRY PRESENTATION

Botswana is renowned for its environmental complexity and contrast. Its diverse terrain, wildlife, plants, birds and reptiles make this an excellent safari destination.

Situated in Northern Botswana on the Chobe River, the Chobe National Park encompasses a lush riverine system including floodplains, woodland and periodic marsh. The unique aspect of this area is that safari is carried out both on land and water. The diversity of habitats attracts multitudinous game.

In particular, there is an impressively huge elephant population at Chobe – the largest in the world at around 140,000 Elephants. The park is exceptionally close to the borders of Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, enabling sightseeing trips to other countries as part of your journey.

Chobe National Park is one of the most popular attractions but by no means the only reason to visit Botswana.

The delta floodplains of the Okavango, the desolation of the Nxai Salt Pan or the heat seared Kalahari Desert (home to the legendary San Bushmen), are also locations worth considering when planning side trips in this region.

Employees: 70

Offices in: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Livingstone, Nairobi & Kinshasa

WHY VISIT

Famous for its large herds of elephants, around 140000
Scenic flights over the Okavango
Mokoro safaris

WHY GREEN ROUTE AFRICA

We provide our clients with a top-quality level of service resulting in an exceptional travel experience
We have an expert team of knowledgeable, creative and innovative staff
We have built relationships with our clients and suppliers resulting in long lasting partnerships

WHEN TO VISIT

Botswana’s climate is semi-arid and is hot and dry for much of the year. The official ‘rainy season’ occurs during the summer months, between November and March, but rainfall can be highly erratic and regional. Heavy, localised downpours are usually immediately followed by sunshine. Summers can be hot and humid with the rain affecting roadway access in certain areas.

HOW TO GET THERE

Kasane borders Chobe National Park and is accessible by air and road. Daily, scheduled flights are now available between Johannesburg and Kasane International Airport with a flight time of 1.5 hours. Domestic flights are also available from Gabarone (Botswana’s Capital) or Maun (gateway to the Okavango Delta) to Kasane as suitable alternatives. Kasane is only a 1.5 hour journey by road and ferry from Livingstone (in Zambia) and the world famous Victoria Falls. SA Airlink is now flying direct from Cape Town to Maun.

The Okavango is best accessed by light aircraft from Kasane or Maun, directly into the lodges’ own airstrips.