Rich Culture

Former Botswana President Seretse Khama once said that a nation without culture is a lost nation, and Botswana is far from being that. Batswana are very proud of their culture, which they share with the many visitors who come to the country each year. Botswana is made up of various tribes, and many Batswana are still steadfast when it comes to their culture and traditions that were practiced many years ago. It can be considered as one of the Reasons to Visit Botswana you should know.

Batswana are a proud, strong people with a strong sense of unity committed to their country's democratic and peaceful development. The modern way of life has permeated the cities, but traditions can still be found in rural communities through clothing, housing, dance and performances, music, food, and rituals, all of which are rooted in the Setswana language.

The baobab tree, one of the country's most iconic symbols, has been used for centuries by village elders to discuss local issues and pass down rulings. For many Batswana, the massive trees remain the focal point of rural life. The hunter-gatherer Bushman communities stand apart, with their own ancient culture and way of life, though many tribes have been relocated from their ancestral lands and forced to farm by the government since the 1990s.