Bonwapitse, Botswana

The river flows only occasionally, leaving Bonwapitse a dry, semi-arid region for much of the year. At 2,907 feet above sea level, the area covers over 1.2 million hectares of savannah grasslands, shrubs, and trees. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the river's name exists in several forms - Bonapitse, Bonapitsi, Bonwapitse. Unless you're prepared to deal with an unreliable water supply and a challenging climate, Bonwapitse is not the destination for the faint of heart.