Destination Fun Facts: Botswana
23 April 2024 Often thought to be one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, Botswana is the perfect destination for travellers. It…
Category: Reviews
The surprising career change that’s making people quit their 9-5 – and move to Botswana
May 15, 2023 A day in the life of a trainee safari guide might include elephants, a dawn symphony and…
5 teaching sites that accept worldwide tutors including non-native English speakers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage economies and decimate the employment opportunities, we are waking up to the fact…
5 teaching apps that pay: And you don’t need a teaching qualification or experience for some!
Long before COVID, teaching English online was already growing at an alarming rate, with most of the virtual teaching platforms…
Botswana, an African oasis- BusinessDay NG
The story of the rise of Africa, the result of consistent economic growth and political stability on the first continent…
Botswana: Photographing wildlife for a good cause
As we anticipate the eventual reopening of our borders for international travel, the question on many Singaporeans’ minds is probably:…
Newman Real Estate sets a gold standard for Botswana’s property market
It has been a while since we added to our ‘Botswana’s Best’ category and I’d like to start the new…
Escape to a serene corner of wild Gaborone – Crocodile Pools River Safaris
Gaborone has never really been a touristy city, with most people having to dash to the north or even over…
Maun Lodge Review
I first visited Maun Lodge back in 2006 when I first came to Botswana on holiday. The lodge is literally…
The Majestic Five Hotel
My wife and I recently needed accommodation in Mahalapye but due to most hotels and lodges in Mahalapye being fully…
What YourBotswana Isn’t
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Marc’s Eatery – a jewel in the delta
Location – From Spar at the New mall, as if you’re heading towards The Village Church (Life Centre) on the…
Spotlight On Tswii Interiors, Nunga Centre (Maun)
While having a bite to eat at the fantastic Marc’s Eatery recently, I noticed that there was a quaint little…
Jazellas – A Botswana shopping experience like no other
Gift shop + Accessories + Clothes shop I first knew of Jazellas in Maun, where it all started and right from…
Dros RiverWalk – A Review
Dros, as described on their website, is a family-friendly restaurant chain with a rustic feel, a South African wine cellar…
MultiChoice’s DSTV – A Review
Those of you who’ve ventured beyond Botswana will know that you can often access the landline, internet access and cable…
A review of Sanitas, Gaborone
Sanitas is Botswana’s oldest and largest Nursery & Garden Centre and is located near Gaborone Dam. As restaurants have come…
Spotlight on Thamalakane River Lodge
Maun being the centre of Botswana tourism and the gateway to the Okavango Delta has no shortage of lodges to…
Motsana Cultural Centre, Maun
We spotted the eye-catching Motsana Cultural Centre building from the road on our way to some nearby lodges. I guess…
Botswana internet service providers reviewed
Ask anyone to recommend an Internet service provider in Botswana, and they’ll almost certainly tell you BTC (Botswana Telecommunications Corporation),…
Air Botswana: Through a passenger’s eyes
I travelled to and from Maun via Air Botswana over the festive season, and I’m pleased to say both journeys…
Food glorious food
If there’s a trump card up Botswana’s sleeve, it’s Botswana beef. Prepare to add an inch or two to your…
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Airport: A Brief Review I recently flew to Maun from Gaborone over the festive season. I was very pleasantly surprised…
Electricity in Botswana
Electricity just like water in Botswana is a huge challenge. I find it ironic that it took us until the…
Water Supply In Botswana
For a very long time, Botswana water was always considered safe to drink straight out of the tap. However, it…
Public Transport
There are a few modes of public transport in Botswana; buses or planes will help with long distance journeys, but…