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…
Category: Travel & Tourism
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…
Why this lesser-known town in Botswana is the perfect post-safari destination
Maun has blossomed as travellers needed a mandatory PCR test before returning from the Okavango Delta, but this Botswana town’s…
A local’s guide to Botswana: Safari guide Florence Kagiso on the staggering beauty of her home country
Known as the leader of Chobe Angels, Africa’s first all-female guiding team, Florence Kagiso leads safari expeditions from Chobe Game…
Post-Covid, Safari companies rethink who should stay at their lodges
Some operators are turning the classic business model on its head in hopes of increasing margins and better funding their…
Botswana doesn’t care if you see the Big Five – and that’s what makes it such a special safari destination
Botswana puts its animals before its tourists, creating, in turn, a better experience for everyone. Botswana is playing the long…
Botswana tourism takes an estimated P6 billion knock due to COVID-19
Botswana’s tourism industry is estimated to have lost over P6 billion since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early…
Africa beckons: Ultra-luxe travel with a conscience
Roar Africa is redefining ultra-luxury travel with a range of storybook experiences that also support conservation, humanitarian work and economic…
Beautiful Botswana: Exploring the Okavango Delta
With the pandemic decimating the tourist industry, locals are delighted to welcome visitors back to this magnificent wildlife haven. OKAVANGO…
You could win a luxury safari for 2 in Botswana when you answer this simple question
When it comes to bucket-list vacations, an African safari ranks high for many travellers. For some, it could take years…
Mack Air lands in Victoria Falls – marking the launch of scheduled flights between Botswana and Victoria Falls
Travellers can now enjoy day trips between Chobe in Botswana and Victoria Falls after Mack Air successfully landed in Victoria…
What it’s like visiting Botswana right now
When another Land Cruiser passes ours we rumble to a halt. It’s not uncommon to stop and share animal intel…