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10 November 2025 Celebration was a beginning rooted in courage, community, and love. When the sun rose on 1 Nov.,…]]>

10 November 2025 Celebration was a beginning rooted in courage, community, and love. When the sun rose on 1 Nov.,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/the-first-courageous-annual-palapye-pride-in-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/destination-fun-facts-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/destination-fun-facts-botswana/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:27:58 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17387

23 April 2024 Often thought to be one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, Botswana is the perfect destination for travellers. It…]]>

23 April 2024 Often thought to be one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, Botswana is the perfect destination for travellers. It…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/destination-fun-facts-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/the-surprising-career-change-thats-making-people-quit-their-9-5-and-move-to-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/the-surprising-career-change-thats-making-people-quit-their-9-5-and-move-to-botswana/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 08:46:31 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16393

May 15, 2023 A day in the life of a trainee safari guide might include elephants, a dawn symphony and…]]>

May 15, 2023 A day in the life of a trainee safari guide might include elephants, a dawn symphony and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/the-surprising-career-change-thats-making-people-quit-their-9-5-and-move-to-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/5-teaching-sites-that-accept-worldwide-tutors-including-non-native-english-speakers/ https://yourbotswana.com/5-teaching-sites-that-accept-worldwide-tutors-including-non-native-english-speakers/#respond Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:46:28 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13163

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage economies and decimate the employment opportunities, we are waking up to the fact…]]>

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The story of the rise of Africa, the result of consistent economic growth and political stability on the first continent…]]>

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As we anticipate the eventual reopening of our borders for international travel, the question on many Singaporeans’ minds is probably:…]]>

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It has been a while since we added to our ‘Botswana’s Best’ category and I’d like to start the new…]]>

It has been a while since we added to our ‘Botswana’s Best’ category and I’d like to start the new…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/newman-real-estate-sets-a-gold-standard-for-botswanas-property-market/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/escape-to-a-serene-corner-of-wild-gaborone-crocodile-pools-river-safaris/ https://yourbotswana.com/escape-to-a-serene-corner-of-wild-gaborone-crocodile-pools-river-safaris/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:11:19 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8392

Gaborone has never really been a touristy city, with most people having to dash to the north or even over…]]>

Gaborone has never really been a touristy city, with most people having to dash to the north or even over…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/escape-to-a-serene-corner-of-wild-gaborone-crocodile-pools-river-safaris/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/maun-lodge-review/ https://yourbotswana.com/maun-lodge-review/#respond Sun, 06 Jan 2019 11:13:14 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=6849

I first visited Maun Lodge back in 2006 when I first came to Botswana on holiday. The lodge is literally…]]>

I first visited Maun Lodge back in 2006 when I first came to Botswana on holiday. The lodge is literally…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/maun-lodge-review/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/the-majestic-five-hotel/ https://yourbotswana.com/the-majestic-five-hotel/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:19:03 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5897

My wife and I recently needed accommodation in Mahalapye but due to most hotels and lodges in Mahalapye being fully…]]>

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Location – From Spar at the New mall, as if you’re heading towards The Village Church (Life Centre) on the…]]>

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While having a bite to eat at the fantastic Marc’s Eatery recently, I noticed that there was a quaint little…]]>

While having a bite to eat at the fantastic Marc’s Eatery recently, I noticed that there was a quaint little…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/spotlight-on-tswii-interiors-nunga-centre-maun/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/jazellas-a-botswana-shopping-experience-like-no-other/ https://yourbotswana.com/jazellas-a-botswana-shopping-experience-like-no-other/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2018 13:42:24 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3474

  Gift shop + Accessories + Clothes shop I first knew of Jazellas in Maun, where it all started and right from…]]>

  Gift shop + Accessories + Clothes shop I first knew of Jazellas in Maun, where it all started and right from…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/jazellas-a-botswana-shopping-experience-like-no-other/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/dros-riverwalk-a-review/ https://yourbotswana.com/dros-riverwalk-a-review/#respond Sun, 06 Aug 2017 16:13:45 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=2598

Dros, as described on their website, is a family-friendly restaurant chain with a rustic feel, a South African wine cellar…]]>

Dros, as described on their website, is a family-friendly restaurant chain with a rustic feel, a South African wine cellar…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/dros-riverwalk-a-review/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/multichoices-dstv-a-review/ https://yourbotswana.com/multichoices-dstv-a-review/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2017 13:44:13 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=2553

Those of you who’ve ventured beyond Botswana will know that you can often access the landline, internet access and cable…]]>

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Sanitas is Botswana’s oldest and largest Nursery & Garden Centre and is located near Gaborone Dam. As restaurants have come…]]>

Sanitas is Botswana’s oldest and largest Nursery & Garden Centre and is located near Gaborone Dam. As restaurants have come…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/a-review-of-sanitas-gaborone/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/spotlight-on-thamalakane-river-lodge/ https://yourbotswana.com/spotlight-on-thamalakane-river-lodge/#respond Sun, 14 May 2017 16:58:55 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=1853

Maun being the centre of Botswana tourism and the gateway to the Okavango Delta has no shortage of lodges to…]]>

Maun being the centre of Botswana tourism and the gateway to the Okavango Delta has no shortage of lodges to…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/spotlight-on-thamalakane-river-lodge/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/motsana-cultural-centre-maun/ https://yourbotswana.com/motsana-cultural-centre-maun/#respond Sat, 04 Feb 2017 11:42:56 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=979

We spotted the eye-catching Motsana Cultural Centre building from the road on our way to some nearby lodges. I guess…]]>

We spotted the eye-catching Motsana Cultural Centre building from the road on our way to some nearby lodges. I guess…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/motsana-cultural-centre-maun/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-internet-service-providers-reviewed/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-internet-service-providers-reviewed/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:58:32 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=821

Ask anyone to recommend an Internet service provider in Botswana, and they’ll almost certainly tell you BTC (Botswana Telecommunications Corporation),…]]>

Ask anyone to recommend an Internet service provider in Botswana, and they’ll almost certainly tell you BTC (Botswana Telecommunications Corporation),…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-internet-service-providers-reviewed/feed/ 6 https://yourbotswana.com/air-botswana-through-a-passengers-eyes/ https://yourbotswana.com/air-botswana-through-a-passengers-eyes/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:21:05 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=749

I travelled to and from Maun via Air Botswana over the festive season, and I’m pleased to say both journeys…]]>

I travelled to and from Maun via Air Botswana over the festive season, and I’m pleased to say both journeys…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/air-botswana-through-a-passengers-eyes/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/food-glorious-food/ https://yourbotswana.com/food-glorious-food/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:21:55 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=711

If there’s a trump card up Botswana’s sleeve, it’s Botswana beef. Prepare to add an inch or two to your…]]>

If there’s a trump card up Botswana’s sleeve, it’s Botswana beef. Prepare to add an inch or two to your…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/food-glorious-food/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/sir-seretse-khama-international-airport/ https://yourbotswana.com/sir-seretse-khama-international-airport/#respond Mon, 02 Jan 2017 20:01:06 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=641

Airport: A Brief Review I recently flew to Maun from Gaborone over the festive season. I was very pleasantly surprised…]]>

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Electricity just like water in Botswana is a huge challenge. I find it ironic that it took us until the…]]>

Electricity just like water in Botswana is a huge challenge. I find it ironic that it took us until the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/electricity-in-botswana/feed/ 6 https://yourbotswana.com/water-supply-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/water-supply-in-botswana/#respond Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:38:17 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=571

For a very long time, Botswana water was always considered safe to drink straight out of the tap. However, it…]]>

For a very long time, Botswana water was always considered safe to drink straight out of the tap. However, it…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/water-supply-in-botswana/feed/ 0