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African Wild Dog in Botswana
Where to spot the african wild dog in Botswana, and how to log the discovery in Catch'Um.
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Finding African Wild Dog in Botswana
Looking for the african wild dog in Botswana? Start with Okavango Delta, where access and habitat make a sighting more likely than a chance roadside glimpse.
Okavango Delta in Northern Botswana is the place to begin. A river that never reaches the sea. Mokoro trips through papyrus channels with elephants, hippos, and painted dogs. Give yourself quiet time at dawn or dusk and keep your distance.
Botswana context: Meerkats on sentinel duty, elephants in the Okavango, and some of Africa's wildest dry-country wildlife.
In Botswana, look especially around savanna, open woodland, and grassland. Those settings usually put you closest to where this species is active.
Where to spot one
Okavango Delta
Northern Botswana
A river that never reaches the sea. Mokoro trips through papyrus channels with elephants, hippos, and painted dogs.
Full species guide
Biology, interesting facts, identification, and conservation live on the African Wild Dog field guide. This page stays focused on finding one in Botswana.
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