If you haven’t found something truly lived. That has been my philosophy ever since I discovered the traveler in me. My wanderlust for exotic travel has allowed me to find what I have long sought. This satisfaction is much better experienced than explained. At the end of it all, if someone asked how I died, the better question would be, how did I live? I lived to explore the world and am ready to die a thousand deaths just to experience these destination more. In Botswana, I found life anew. The country has an arresting charm that emanates from the call of the wild,where you find yourself nearest to the
African heartbeat and at the center of a world that has not altered much since life first began.

Botswana acquired its independence from Britain in 1966 and, there after, stumbled on three of the world’s richest diamond mines.his paradisiacal country is a largely isolated wilderness situated beyond the narrow eastern corridor. With its dramatic deserts,wetlands, saltpans, and savannahs, wildlife connoisseurs in search of the untamed Africa gravitate here.

Our unforgettable experiences in four luxurious accommodations, namely the Kings Pool, Savuti, DumaTau, and Abu camps, taught my friend and me to expect the unexpected. We were in shock as we saw a huge elephant flapping its ears as it swiftly approached us from the thicket. Our guide calmly informed us there was no need to panic because when the ears of the elephant move this way, it’s just
a warning. The actual charge will take place without the flapping of the ears. A giant hippo also stared at my friend as she came out of the bathroom in the wilderness. I was sipping my Amarula cream liqueur while stargazing under the vast sky when my friend animatedlyshared her experience.

We spotted a lifeless elephant and viewed the hyenas that nibbled on its flesh. It was a painful sight to witness, but this is the balance of creation. Life and death must coexist or one would not appreciate the meaning and fulfillment of each other. The African sunset is a stunning thing to witness. As I gazed outside my window, in my periphery, I spotted the glance of an elephant in the water. I slowly walked out to the leviathan animal emerge from the water as we locked gazes. Its droopy eyes and the wrinkles on its pachyderm skin possessed an endearing charm.

Set on a lagoon on the Linyanti River, this posh haven features sweeping, dramatic views of the river, and the architecture of the resort is hip, young, stylish, refreshing, and very functional as well. We tasted exemplary cuisine like seswaa (similar to our mechado) and rib-eye steak with mashed potatoes.
Our fourth destination was the innovative Abu Camp, nestled between ancient sycamore figs overlooking a permanent lagoon. This majestic camp with expansive spaces and decks to lounge in offers five-star haute cuisine and the finest wines to boot. A unique feature here is its reliable internet connection. Your chance to reconnect with the rest of the world is possible since the camp is co-owned by Paul Allen, one of the founders of Microsoft. Perched on a stunning 400,000-acre private concession, it has just six accommodations. Contemporary African style characterizes the lavish and expansive space. Swinging beds, suspended below, provide the perfect midday escape or romanticevening rendezvous under stars
while you marvel at the sounds of the African nightlife.