Botswana: A Land of Contrasts - From Desert to Oasis | Africa from Above

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:28:10 +0000

Africa from Above: Botswana is a country full of contrasts - from the endless salt pans of the Makgadikgadi to the lush wilderness of the Okavango Delta. This documentary takes you on a journey through spectacular landscapes, shows the impressive wildlife and tells the story of the people who have lived here for thousands of years.

In the Kalahari Desert, ancient baobab trees defy the drought, while the Okavango Delta comes to life anew every year, providing shelter for elephants, buffalo and countless bird species. The Tsodilo Hills, with their rock paintings dating back thousands of years, are a reminder of Botswana's deep-rooted history. At the same time, Botswana is developing rapidly: diamond mines are driving the economy, new bridges and roads connect the regions, and the capital Gaborone reflects the transformation into a modern nation.

But despite this progress, many communities in Botswana are preserving their traditional ways of life. The Hambukushu use the waters of the Okavango for fishing and craftsmanship, while the San Bushmen survive in the wilderness with thousands of years of knowledge about nature. The fascinating rituals of the Kalanga, such as the highly symbolic rain dance, also show how closely culture and nature are linked here.

This journey through Botswana reveals the beauty of a country in which man and nature exist in a unique interplay. Be inspired by the images in this impressive documentary and discover the diversity of Botswana from a bird's eye view.

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Some interesting Sources and Links:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Botswana
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana
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