Volunteer Programs in Botswana
Famous for its wildlife and diamonds, Botswana is a jewel. From its deltas and river valleys to its deserts and grasslands, the exceptional beauty of this destination is worth exploring. The country has began to flourish economically in more recent years, but even so, it continues to face social issues, like high rates of unemployment and dangerous HIV infection rates. Along with the rich game reserves and national parks that will give you a front-row seat to roaring lions and towering elephants, the troubling social problems provide numerous opportunities as a volunteer abroad in Botswana.


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A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Botswana
Where to Volunteer in Botswana
Botswana is located in the center of Southern Africa, sharing borders with Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Wherever you’re volunteering in Botswana, you’ll discover a vast diversity in this Texas-sized country. Here are the best places to volunteer in Botswana.
Gaborone. On the Notwane River in southeast Botswana lies its capital and largest city. Sprawling with urban buildings, such as shopping malls, the city is the epitome of modern developments and is growing rapidly. Here you can explore the National Botanical Garden or the National Museum and Art Gallery. If you happen to be here in late March or early April, don’t miss out on the Maitisong Festival, which holds concerts and films around the city.
Maun. You’ll find this “tourism capital” in northern Botswana, which retains the essence of a rural town with a modern twist of shopping centers. If you fancy outdoorsy activities, you can go on island bush walks, visit crocodile farms, or go horseback riding and bird watching. Plan a long weekend to take a trip to the nearby Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, and the Mokolodi Game Reserve.
Serowe. Take a trip outside of modern areas and visit this eastern Botswana town, which is located between two hills: Rra-Swaneng and Mma-Swaneng. With its historical significance of Khama III building this town on an 11th-century village at the base of Thathaganyana Hill, and being the birthplace of the first Botswana President, this location is the perfect place to soak in some of the history of this country.
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