Gov’t to stop revenue repatriation from tourism
11 December 2024 With foreign-owned entities dominating Botswana’s tourism sector and leading the repatriation of revenue, government has revealed that…
Category: Travel & Tourism
10 safest countries to visit in Africa
23 October 2024 Visiting Africa is a new and exciting experience for many. Made up of 54 vastly different countries, including…
Airlink to launch Cape Town-Gaborone flights in 2025
7 August 2024 Airlink will expand its network with direct flights between Cape Town and Gaborone starting 1 April 2025.…
Botswana is surging the tourism industry with new visa-free travel For 92 countries including USA, UK and Spain
31 July 2024 Botswana, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, boasts a unique landscape characterised by the Kalahari Desert and…
In Botswana, New Camps Are Bringing Guests Even Closer to Nature
10 July 2024 This crop of understated camps in and around the Okavango Delta gives travellers no- and low-frills wildlife…
New visa requirements announced for Botswana, South Africa travelling to Ireland
8 July 2024 Nationals of Botswana and South Africa will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland…
Air Botswana opens new routes to SA
3 July 2024 Air Botswana has announced the details of an upcoming major route network expansion, after muscling up its…
Ethiopian Airlines launches flight to Maun, Botswana
10 June 2024 Africa’s aviation giant, Ethiopian Airlines has launched a thrice weekly service -Monday, Wednesday and Saturday- to Maun,…
Southern Africa New Tourism Initiative: One Visa Connects Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
3 June 2024 Southern Africa enhances tourism with a unified visa for Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, simplifying travel…
General Aviation Services Expands African Footprint
2 June 2024 General Aviation Services has increased its Africa service footprint to include three new countries. It offers landing…
Botswana seasons and when to travel
22 May 2024 The dry season in Botswana is from April to October, with the rains falling from November through…
Botswana intensifies marketing strategies to attract more Chinese tourists
14 May 2024 Botswana is stepping up its marketing efforts to attract more Chinese tourists, said President Mokgweetsi Masisi, citing…
Air Botswana plots fleet, regional route expansion
1 April 2024 Air Botswana (BP, Gaborone) plans to buy at least three Embraer aircraft with financial assistance from the…
Botswana’s inspirational women safari guides who are navigating change
27 March 2024 A remarkable shift is reshaping the traditional landscape of piloting iconic canoes in one of Africa’s most…
Desert & Delta Safaris announces the rebuild of Savute Safari Lodge in the heart of Botswana
10 January 2024 Spectacular renaissance for Savute Safari Lodge in the heart of Botswana. Savute Safari Lodge, part of the Desert…
Use of IDs between Botswana and Zimbabwe not formalised
17 December 2023 There is no signed agreement between Botswana and Zimbabwe on the use of National identity cards (IDs)…
Zimbabwe and Botswana provisionally agree on free movement of citizens
10 December 2023 The Presidents of Zimbabwe and Botswana have in principle agreed on the free movement of their citizens,…
Botswana – a pioneer in sustainable tourism and a reference in Africa
22 November 2023 Botswana stands out as a reference in sustainable tourism in Africa. 37% of its land are protected…
Airlink boosts presence in Botswana and Zambia
20 October 2023 Airlink has opened new country offices in Gaborone and Lusaka to enhance customer services in Botswana and…
Safari destination demand grows as prices increase
Despite rising prices, new data indicates that travel demand for popular safari destinations continues to grow. According to Squaremouth.com, travel…
Set up camp at these 4 safari lodges in Botswana
With a new crop of spectacular camps, Botswana offers a lush environment for African safaris Botswana’s UNESCO-Protected Okavango Delta is…
Microcamps are here to make your safari a more intimate experience
These safari camps from Botswana to Kenya and Indonesia provide smaller, more focused glamping experiences for nature lovers. North Island,…
SA airline adds new flights to Botswana
19 August 2023 Next month, South African carrier FlyCemAir will launch flights to Kasane – the gateway to Botswana’s Chobe…
Botswana Voted Best Safari Country 2023
Botswana is the best country in Africa for a safari. That’s the conclusion reached after a detailed study of more…
Desert & Delta Safaris curates calendar of events for Botswana
Desert & Delta Safaris has curated an experiential calendar, showcasing the best of Botswana for each month, from the blossoming Green Season in…
Botswana safari: an insider’s guide to the adventure of a lifetime
What to see, do, and where to stay when you’re planning the ultimate escape Not many places in Africa still…