Zambian cuisine is largely based on nshima, which is a food prepared from pounded white maize. Nshima is part of nearly every Zambian meal. In traditional communities, the making of nshima is a long process, which includes drying the maize, sorting the kernels, pounding it and then finally cooking it. In addition to nshima, Zambian cuisine includes various types of stew, cooked vegetables and different types of beer. Dried fish and insects are also eaten. The types of relish eaten with nshima can be very simple, such as chibwabwa, or pumpkin leaves. The relish made with green vegetables is generally known as delele or thelele. A unique way to create relish relies on cooking with chidulo and kutendela. Chidulo is used in dishes made with green, leafy vegetables and also for wild mushrooms. Ifisashi is another common food in Zambia. It is a type of stew, made with greens and peanuts and served with nshima. Ifisashi can be vegetarian or cooked meat can be added to the stew. Samp is also eaten in Zambia.

Botswana's culture is essentially what the country is known for today; peaceful, democratic, racial harmonious, stable, humble and welcoming people and independent. The culture of Botswana is prominent in the Setswana language, traditional music, local food, dance, traditional attire, rituals and other ceremonies like wedding celebrations. In Botswana, People believe in the rich culture of Botho-Ubuntu, ‘‘People are not individuals, living in a state of independence, but part of a community, living in relationships and interdependence. They believe in working together and in being united. 

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Botswana has a plenitude of big African animals like elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo and zebra. Big cats aren't as common, however, there are still a lot of lions to spot. Rhino is likewise making a rebound here. In case you're excited about seeing more rare creatures, you can find endangered antelopes and African wild dogs in a portion of the country's northern parks. The northern parks have extremely durable water sources and host more prominent convergences of wildlife than the dry parks in the south.

The Okavango Delta and Moremi contain perhaps the biggest populace of the exceptionally endangered African wild dog. Wild dog packs meander over larger regions and spotting them is 'hit-or-miss' aside from when they are denning. Sitatunga, red lechwe and puku can be found in the Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe's riverfront region. These rare gazelles have adjusted to a semi-aquatic living space and invest a ton of energy in shallow water.

The best time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from May to October. Vegetation is more slender, and animals concentrate around water making them simpler to spot. The Okavango Delta floods from June to October, giving the chance to watch wildlife in this one-of-a-kind biological system. The drier parks in the Kalahari region offer better wildlife viewing during the Wet season from November to April when new grasses draw in wildlife from the north.

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Botswana is the best place for birding lovers with over 600 recorded species. The Okavango Delta is maybe the ultimate location for birding in Botswana. Best visited after the rains, around October, Bird lovers might look for the slaty egret, wattled crane and lesser jacana. Somewhere else, Chobe National Park and the huge breadths of to a great extent undisturbed wild are likewise appropriately praiseworthy for sharp birders. Herons and larks are two well-represented bird families found in Botswana. In spite of the fact that it has no endemic bird species, birders in Botswana will frequently search out a few specialities of note, including gatherings of southern pied-babblers and Hartlaub's babblers; swamp boubou; brown fire finch; and musical larks.

Botswana is a delightful place for Bird lovers which can be done throughout the year. However, the Best time for Birding is in the Wet season from November to April when migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa are available. During this time, most of the resident bird species are nesting and breeding plumage. Except for January and February, rains are mostly short in the afternoon and can create challenges in your trip. 

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