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Botswana - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs & etiquette

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We have recently returned from Botswana and had the very good fortune of spending three days in the Kalahari with Michael Main. He is extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and most importantly very well informed - just as he is in his book about the culture in Botswana.

For those travelers who are going to Botswana and are interested in more than just seeing the "Big Five" this book is for you. After all, the people are just as much, if not more, a part of the travel experience and Michael Main knows the people of Botswana.

Mike Main provides a complete snapshot of the people and cultures of Botswana. It is not the usual tourist guidebook of only places to visit. This small book packs a large amount of essential information for a traveler who wishes to understand the people, their history and avoid embarrassing moments. I would highly recommend this book as an essential read before a visit to Botswana. Its small size means that you can also take it with you!

This is a quick but incredibly useful read for anyone traveling to Botswana to work or for holiday. Batswana are understandably proud of their nation's impressive history and fortunately for busy travelers, the recent history dates only to 1966 (though of course people have been in Botswana much much longer) so most of the significant events are squeezed into this little tome. Read this and you'll be able to fake that you "know it all," though of course you won't, but knowing something will make it easier for you to learn more while you are there.

I found this item to be very useful for travel to Botswana. It's also an entertaining read!