Chobe Lodge leads Botswana’s Responsible Tourism efforts
In 2012, Chobe Game Lodge was among the first 10 properties to be awarded the highest Ecotourism level in the…
EcoExist launches “Elephant Express” buses to help curb Human-Wildlife Conflict
Uncharted Africa Natural Selection, EcoExist, Okavango Community Trust, @halfwayngami, SATIB and DWNP are collaborating on a project aimed at improving…
Botswana listed among 2020 low travel security risk countries in the world
Botswana has been listed amongst the low travel security risk countries in the world in 2020. According to the report,…
Camping under the open skies of Tsodilo Hills, where the lions roamed free – early 1960s
The images above (taken by my father, Donald Brooks) are of the ‘Bushmen’ paintings at the Tsodilo Hills. These images…
A quick south-to-north journey through Botswana’s most iconic destinations
Adventure into an untamed world where famous wild animals roam thrilling landscapes and play out nature’s greatest script. Botswana safaris…
Immigration Ministry revises visa fees, introduces payment via convertible foreign currencies
The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs (MNIG) this week announced the implementation of the reviewed fees for certain…
Botswana named Africa’s best safari country for 2019 for second year on the trot
For the second year in a row, Botswana has claimed the title of best country for safaris for the year…
Drought-prone Botswana launches climate-smart agriculture tool
Drought-prone Botswana has developed a tool to promote the use of smart agriculture techniques to beat the challenges posed by…
Botswana landscapes stir your soul and feed your imagination
Botswana’s landscapes stir the soul and feed the imagination of every single visitor. With the Kalahari Desert comprising 80% of…
The tunes of Gaborone… the unlikely heavy metal hub in Botswana
Botswana is a country unlike any other in Africa. Since its 1966 independence, it has been one of the most…
A Botswana special needs programme wins UNESCO sustainability education Prize
A holistic and sustainable programme to find and unleash the potential of special needs students at a Botswana school has…
Botswana Top 10 safety tips
Overall, Botswana is a safe country – arguably the safest in Africa and attacks towards tourists are a rare occurrence. While…
Natural Selection’s Sable Alley
Khwai Private Reserve is not only one of Botswana’s best-kept secrets, but it’s also home to the lovely Sable Alley.…
The ‘old’ Maun Bridge as it was in the early 1960s
The pictures featured are of the construction of the ‘old’ Maun bridge. I’m sure you will recognise it from the…
More reports of rhino poaching incidents in the delta
Reports say over three rhino carcasses were recently discovered in the prime touristic area of the Okavango Delta. While the…
Botswana poll body shrugs off rigging claims
Botswana’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) was on Wednesday forced to respond to allegations that it was involved in the alleged…
Policing Bechuanaland Protectorate
As we continue the memories of Bechuanaland Protectorate series recounted by Ian Brooks, this article and photos showcase some of…
Okavango River dreams three-part miniseries premieres
The Okavango in Southern Africa is a special river born in the highlands of Angola. Unlike most rivers that flow…
Okavango Delta: What to expect in 2020 high season
Safari Destinations, a local destination management company for Botswana and Zimbabwe, expects 2020 to deliver exceptional game viewing thanks to…
Botswana’s top 5 must-visit safari lodges
From desert to delta, there are few countries that offer such natural diversity as Botswana. Botswana is the crème de…
“Diabetes – don’t sugar coat it!” Understanding diabetes
The 14th November saw the health world promoting and spreading awareness of Diabetes. Diabetes is an infamous disease that has…
Reunion-based Motswana, Danielle Swagger releases ‘I’m Woke’ video
Botswana’s Reunion-based rapper, Danielle Swagger has released the much-anticipated video to her single I’m Woke. Shot on Reunion Island, the…
President Masisi appoints cabinet ministers
President Mokgweetsi Masisi this Wednesday appointed Botswana’s new cabinet from the 12th Parliament. A swearing in ceremony at the Office…
Botswana: Why Masisi held on and how voters rejected ethnic politics
We did not expect this result. Analysts had given the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), led by Mokgweetsi Masisi less…
Developing countries kick back against eco-colonialism
The 16 nations of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have threatened to withdraw from the Convention on the International…
How Masisi outsmarted Khama to take the reins in Botswana
Mokgweetsi Masisi’s decisive victory in the recent Botswana elections over a coalition backed by his former boss, Ian Khama, is…