Lusaka

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. The two main languages spoken in Lusaka are English and Nyanja. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau of the country, at an elevation of 1279 m. It has a population of 3,100,000. It is a commercial centre as well as centre of government.

Flights to Lusaka

Although the city does not have any specific sights, it is a good base to plan your trip, get all the right documents for onward travel as well as a convenient base for exploring the region.
Cairo Road is one of the big axes of the city. Most shops are grouped along this broad double carriageway. Many of the government buildings are about 6km away along Independence Ave.
One of the attractions of the city is a market. Always full of activity, the thousands of stalls are filled and cleared every day. A myriad of motor spares dealers, restaurants, hairdressers, fishmongers, fruit sellers and rows and rows of "salaula" - discarded clothing from the West sold to Africa by the bale.

Flights to Lusaka with Air Botswana

The city is home to Lusaka International Airport and lies on the railway line from Livingstone to Kitwe.

Air Botswana is managing four weekly flights between Lusaka and Gaborone.

Maun

Botswana's tourist capital, Maun, is one of the busiest centres in the country and the perfect gateway to the Delta.

Only a few hours from Maun, travellers can find themselves in the Okavango - the largest inland delta in the world and the Moremi Game Reserve, which is one of the most beautiful reserves in the Africa.

Flights to Maun

In recent years Maun has developed rapidly from a rural frontier town and has spread along the wide Thamalakane River. It now has good shopping centres, hotels and lodges, as well as car and 4-wheel drive vehicle hire. However, it does still retain its rural atmosphere and local tribesmen continue to bring their cattle here to sell and you might even see antelopes grazing along the riverbanks.

The ideal time to visit Maun is during the winter months from May to October when rainfall is low and the days are warm and cloudless, but nights can be cold. November to April can be very hot and high levels of rainfall are between December and February.

Flights to Maun with Air Botswana

Maun Airport is an international airport serving the town of Maun in the northern part of Botswana. It is an important part of the local infrastructure and serves as the main touristy gateway to the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. Additional popular tourist destinations like Chobe National Park or the Makgadikgadi Pans are within driving distance. Maun Airport is located about 5 km (3 miles) from the town centre and is accessible by shuttle bus or taxi.
Air Botswana is managing flights between Maun, Gaborone, Kasane and Johanesburg

Kasane

Situated on the Chobe River in the northeast of Botswana, Kasane is a busy little town allowing easy access to the Chobe National Park, which has the Africa's largest concentration of elephants.
Kasane has a great location along the main tourist routes where four countries meet - Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. This location is great for access to the Chobe National Park, Namibia's Caprivi Strip to the west and the Victoria Falls to the east on the Zimbabwe/Zambian border. In recent years this has led to rapid expansion. Kasane now has a number of garages, banks, shops and river lodges, as well as an international airport just 4km out of town.

Flights to Kasane

There are no boundary fences between the park and the village so it is common to see game such as Elephant and Hippo wandering down the road and through the Kasane campsites. Kasane is also a popular fishing safari destination. A wide variety of fish species can be found in the waterways off Kasane including tigerfish and bream.

Across the Chobe river from Kasane are the flat grassy plains of Sedudu Island, a grazing ground for elephant, hippo and buffalo, a brilliant site for game viewing and bird watching. If you're looking for leopards, a number of large dead trees along the Sedudu Valley Road are ideal for spotting these elusive animals, which are plentiful in the area.

The Kasane Hot Springs natural mineral spa and Inchingo fishing camp, which is an excellent area for fishing, are worth a visit while in the village, as well as the regular sundowner river cruises - sunset over the Chobe River is arguably one of the most photographed in Africa. A trip on the rapids of the Chobe River and a visit to the old hollow baobab tree, which has an interesting history are a must. A great place for a picnic is near the Kasane Rapids and ideal for bird watching including unusual species like the African finfoot and the half-collared kingfisher.

Flights to Kasane with Air Botswana

Kasane Airport is an airport in Kasane, Botswana .Air Botswana provides scheduled service between Kasane and Gaborone on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, as well is connecting Kasane with Johannesburg and Maun. The airport is located approximately 7 km southeast of the town along the Kisane–Kachikau Road. Due to its location near Chobe National Park the airport is mainly used for tourism.

Johannesburg

Larger than London or New York, Johannesburg is a city of contrasts where enormous amounts of wealth live alongside desperate poverty. If you're on a discovery of South Africa, Johannesburg has to be on your itinerary.

The remnants of its 19th-century industrial past were for years left to rust as the city moved on, but today they are being polished up and assimilated into its new, cleaner image. Johannesburg, an international metropolis, offers the best available entertainment, cuisine and nightlife in South Africa.

Flights to Johanesburg

The Soweto Art Gallery is a must see to experience the collection of artwork from the townships. If you want to learn more about South Africa's history in chilling detail take a visit to the Apartheid Museum. For stunning views over the city take a trip up the ‘Top of Africa' one evening and enjoy the restaurant while you're up there too.

There are numerous activities on offer in Johannesburg including Golf, although it can be expensive for a round and some clubs require you to be a member. There are some great hiking trails around the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, and a great way to see the city itself is to take a walking tour around some areas like Sandton, Troyeville, Parktown or Alexandra. Ellis Park, the headquarters of rugby union, is the ideal place to see some rugby on a Saturday afternoon. If you're a cricket fan you cannot miss a trip to the Wanderers Cricket Ground, one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world.

The culture of South Africa is also being welcomed and nurtured in the city where once it was shunned. Modern Afrikaans plays are performed in the many theatres, examining the past and future of the country. In amongst the department stores and skyscrapers you can find lively bazaars and street stalls selling everything from "muti" medicine to ethnic snacks. Johannesburg is a place where you can get a 50-cent shave and a 500-dollar haircut within a block of one another - and that makes it a fascinating slice of South African-style urban living.

Flights to Johannesburg with Air Botswana

OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa, near the city of Johannesburg. It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel to/from South Africa and is Africa's busiest airport.
Air Botswana is managing flights between Johannesburg, Gaborone, Maun, Kasane and Francistown.

Harare

The bustling capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare, is a very modern city with a distinctly European flavour.

The centre of Zimbabwe commerce, Harare is home to the National Gallery of Zimbabwe with excellent collections of African Art and Shona stone sculptures. The Harare Gardens are the largest in the city and have a very pleasant music bandstand at weekends. It even holds a miniature model of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi Gorges.

Flights to Harare

Harare is a haven of modern shops, hotels and high-rise offices accentuated by spacious boulevards and manicured parks, but the real charm of the city is its relaxed atmosphere. If you're looking to pick up some souvenirs or crafts then take a visit to Mbare Art & Craft Centre, and Shona stone sculptures are available in galleries all around the city.

Lake Chivero is a great spot to enjoy sailing, water skiing and just relaxing in general. Harare also has championship golf courses and horse racing amongst many other leisure facilities.

Flights to Harare with Air Botswana

Air Botswana is managing flights between Harare and Gaborone.

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