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…
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Classic Vacations™ Launches New Portfolio in Africa
5 March 2024 Expansion marks continued growth for Classic in the luxury travel space as company reveals its first offerings…
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…
Botswana – Namibia agree on free movement between the two countries
The Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Annah Mokgethi, has confirmed that, as of February 22, 20223, Batswana and Namibians…
5 areas of Botswana to go for most exciting Botswana safaris
If you are looking for some adventure where you can experience nature in its purest form then you need to…
Rustington 91-year-old follows passion for nature photography on safari in Botswana
A Rustington grandfather with a passion for photography travelled to Botswana to follow his dream. The 91-year-old waited patiently through…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share never-before-seen photos of their third date in Botswana
During summer 2016, the two spent five days together in a tent in Botswana and it changed the course of…
Irishman flies celebs on safari in Botswana
From a small village outside of Blarney called Donoughmore, Diarmuid O’Regan is currently living in Maun, Botswana in Southern Africa.…
Time to rethink tourism industry, says President Mokgweetsi Masisi
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi says the tourism industry in Africa and around the world is under pressure as a result…
Tourism thought leaders in Africa gather in Botswana to look into intra-Africa travel
Intra-Africa travel through intra-Africa trade is expected to top the agenda when the tourism industry’s thought leaders on the continent…
HATAB defends “expensive” local tourism
As efforts to promote high-end tourism in Botswana continue, the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) has defended what…
Botswana’s unmissable national parks are truly wild
With the densest population of elephants in the world, critically endangered painted wolves, radiant birdlife and the longest mammal migration…
2020 worst year for Botswana tourism
Official figures show that local tourism suffered its worst year in 2020 as international arrivals dropped by 80.4%. According to…
Tourism ministry accepts 72 lodge applications
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has revealed that it has received about 72 applications for eight tourism sites for lodges in…
Botswana looks to tourism sector to ‘heal’ the economy
KASANE – Botswana’s economy is expected to get a boost from an improved tourism industry that has been on a…