https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:18:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/race-for-rhinos-2026-botswanas-effort-to-combine-conservation-with-tourism-growth/ https://yourbotswana.com/race-for-rhinos-2026-botswanas-effort-to-combine-conservation-with-tourism-growth/#respond Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:18:24 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19562

19 October 2025 The 2026 Race for Rhinos, which will be held in Botswana’s famous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, is a…]]>

19 October 2025 The 2026 Race for Rhinos, which will be held in Botswana’s famous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, is a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/race-for-rhinos-2026-botswanas-effort-to-combine-conservation-with-tourism-growth/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/central-tuli-game-reserve-becomes-first-smart-park-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/central-tuli-game-reserve-becomes-first-smart-park-in-botswana/#respond Wed, 19 May 2021 12:07:56 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12902

Utrecht, May 2021 – The Timbo Afrika Foundation and Smart Parks has realised the first Smart Parks system in Botswana.…]]>

Utrecht, May 2021 – The Timbo Afrika Foundation and Smart Parks has realised the first Smart Parks system in Botswana.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/central-tuli-game-reserve-becomes-first-smart-park-in-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ranked-worlds-no-1-country-in-wildlife-conservation/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ranked-worlds-no-1-country-in-wildlife-conservation/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:15:40 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=11460

Botswana tops the list of countries that are doing the most to protect wildlife. It has the highest conservation land…]]>

Botswana tops the list of countries that are doing the most to protect wildlife. It has the highest conservation land…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ranked-worlds-no-1-country-in-wildlife-conservation/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/poaching-forces-botswana-to-dehorn-translocate-rhinos/ https://yourbotswana.com/poaching-forces-botswana-to-dehorn-translocate-rhinos/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:21:37 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=11301

Botswana has begun dehorning its wild rhinoceros population in a bid to save them from poachers. Botswana wildlife officials say poachers…]]>

Botswana has begun dehorning its wild rhinoceros population in a bid to save them from poachers. Botswana wildlife officials say poachers…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/poaching-forces-botswana-to-dehorn-translocate-rhinos/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/cites-tightens-giraffe-protection-upholds-elephant-ivory-ban-2/ https://yourbotswana.com/cites-tightens-giraffe-protection-upholds-elephant-ivory-ban-2/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2019 11:33:05 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=9034

CITES delegates at the ongoing meeting in Geneva have overwhelmingly voted to tighten the status of giraffes and make future…]]>

CITES delegates at the ongoing meeting in Geneva have overwhelmingly voted to tighten the status of giraffes and make future…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/cites-tightens-giraffe-protection-upholds-elephant-ivory-ban-2/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/cites-tightens-giraffe-protection-upholds-elephant-ivory-ban/ https://yourbotswana.com/cites-tightens-giraffe-protection-upholds-elephant-ivory-ban/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:32:25 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8972

CITES delegates at the ongoing meeting in Geneva have overwhelmingly voted to tighten the status of giraffes and make future…]]>

CITES delegates at the ongoing meeting in Geneva have overwhelmingly voted to tighten the status of giraffes and make future…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/cites-tightens-giraffe-protection-upholds-elephant-ivory-ban/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-the-rhino-reintroduction-story/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-the-rhino-reintroduction-story/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:29:49 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8899

Imagine, if you will, Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 1850: vast, sprawling grassy plains and lush verdant waters, attracting populations of…]]>

Imagine, if you will, Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 1850: vast, sprawling grassy plains and lush verdant waters, attracting populations of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-the-rhino-reintroduction-story/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/beyond-goes-beyond-plastic/ https://yourbotswana.com/beyond-goes-beyond-plastic/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2019 14:02:21 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8517

Plastic is one of the materials most commonly found polluting the environment and minute traces of it have been found…]]>

Plastic is one of the materials most commonly found polluting the environment and minute traces of it have been found…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/beyond-goes-beyond-plastic/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/15-reasons-to-visit-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/15-reasons-to-visit-botswana/#comments Sun, 12 May 2019 12:54:58 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7909

Botswana is the ultimate safari destination. Dubbed the ultimate safari destination, Botswana is a paradise for travellers wanting to experience the…]]>

Botswana is the ultimate safari destination. Dubbed the ultimate safari destination, Botswana is a paradise for travellers wanting to experience the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/15-reasons-to-visit-botswana/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/wildlife-vet-the-botswana-elephant-debate-is-actually-about-a-bigger-conservation-issue/ https://yourbotswana.com/wildlife-vet-the-botswana-elephant-debate-is-actually-about-a-bigger-conservation-issue/#respond Sun, 31 Mar 2019 14:19:07 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7525

Botswana elephants – to trophy hunt and cull, or not? The current international furore over a Botswana government White Paper (discussion…]]>

Botswana elephants – to trophy hunt and cull, or not? The current international furore over a Botswana government White Paper (discussion…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/wildlife-vet-the-botswana-elephant-debate-is-actually-about-a-bigger-conservation-issue/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-lifting-of-hunting-ban-will-protect-wildlife/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-lifting-of-hunting-ban-will-protect-wildlife/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:18:09 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7395

In 2014, then president of Botswana, Ian Khama, introduced a ban on hunting, saying it had contributed to poaching and…]]>

In 2014, then president of Botswana, Ian Khama, introduced a ban on hunting, saying it had contributed to poaching and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-lifting-of-hunting-ban-will-protect-wildlife/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/elephant-management-expert-applauds-the-new-botswana-president-his-excellency-mokgweetsi-masisi/ https://yourbotswana.com/elephant-management-expert-applauds-the-new-botswana-president-his-excellency-mokgweetsi-masisi/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:23:06 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7324 https://yourbotswana.com/elephant-management-expert-applauds-the-new-botswana-president-his-excellency-mokgweetsi-masisi/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/ub-advocates-for-selective-hunting/ https://yourbotswana.com/ub-advocates-for-selective-hunting/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:22:39 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7307

The University of Botswana has backed recent recommendations made by the cabinet sub-committee regarding the lifting of the Hunting Ban. In…]]>

The University of Botswana has backed recent recommendations made by the cabinet sub-committee regarding the lifting of the Hunting Ban. In…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/ub-advocates-for-selective-hunting/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/opinion-by-human-wildlife-conflict-specialist-botswana-has-found-her-voice-about-elephants-but-will-we-listen/ https://yourbotswana.com/opinion-by-human-wildlife-conflict-specialist-botswana-has-found-her-voice-about-elephants-but-will-we-listen/#respond Sun, 03 Mar 2019 15:52:22 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7284

Botswana elephants – to trophy hunt and cull, or not? The current international furore over a Botswana government White Paper…]]>

Botswana elephants – to trophy hunt and cull, or not? The current international furore over a Botswana government White Paper…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/opinion-by-human-wildlife-conflict-specialist-botswana-has-found-her-voice-about-elephants-but-will-we-listen/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/the-cost-of-the-hunting-ban-to-the-government/ https://yourbotswana.com/the-cost-of-the-hunting-ban-to-the-government/#respond Sun, 03 Mar 2019 15:36:17 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7281

  As the global furore against Botswana on whether to cull or not to cull its exploding elephant population continues…]]>

  As the global furore against Botswana on whether to cull or not to cull its exploding elephant population continues…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/the-cost-of-the-hunting-ban-to-the-government/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-human-wildlife-conflict-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-human-wildlife-conflict-in-botswana/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2019 15:27:31 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7278

Botswana has a population of about 2.2 million people and an estimated 134,000 elephants, the largest population of elephants in…]]>

Botswana has a population of about 2.2 million people and an estimated 134,000 elephants, the largest population of elephants in…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-human-wildlife-conflict-in-botswana/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/as-government-postpones-plastic-carrier-ban-batswana-have-their-say/ https://yourbotswana.com/as-government-postpones-plastic-carrier-ban-batswana-have-their-say/#respond Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:06:50 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=6133

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has announced that the planned plastic ban has been postponed until…]]>

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has announced that the planned plastic ban has been postponed until…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/as-government-postpones-plastic-carrier-ban-batswana-have-their-say/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-remains-committed-to-the-conservation-of-natural-resources-president-masisi/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-remains-committed-to-the-conservation-of-natural-resources-president-masisi/#respond Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:10:04 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5895 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-remains-committed-to-the-conservation-of-natural-resources-president-masisi/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pushes-for-stronger-penalties-to-deter-wildlife-crimes/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pushes-for-stronger-penalties-to-deter-wildlife-crimes/#respond Sun, 24 Jun 2018 18:10:13 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5240

Botswana’s Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act (or the Wildlife Act) enforces the protection of wild species and natural habitats,…]]>

Botswana’s Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act (or the Wildlife Act) enforces the protection of wild species and natural habitats,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pushes-for-stronger-penalties-to-deter-wildlife-crimes/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/certifying-paperwork-is-wasting-time-money-and-resources/ https://yourbotswana.com/certifying-paperwork-is-wasting-time-money-and-resources/#respond Sun, 03 Jun 2018 11:58:38 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5081

It was around a year ago I posted an article entitled “Botswana is NOT a paperless country” and it’s a…]]>

It was around a year ago I posted an article entitled “Botswana is NOT a paperless country” and it’s a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/certifying-paperwork-is-wasting-time-money-and-resources/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswana-is-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-travel/ https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswana-is-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-travel/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:30:22 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3414

Botswana truly is the jewel of Southern Africa, with extraordinary landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and some of the best opportunities for…]]>

Botswana truly is the jewel of Southern Africa, with extraordinary landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and some of the best opportunities for…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswana-is-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-travel/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ranked-world-number-1-in-megafauna-conservation/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ranked-world-number-1-in-megafauna-conservation/#comments Sun, 14 May 2017 17:49:48 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=1891 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ranked-world-number-1-in-megafauna-conservation/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/8-fascinating-facts-you-may-not-know-about-the-kalahari-white-bauhinia-tree/ https://yourbotswana.com/8-fascinating-facts-you-may-not-know-about-the-kalahari-white-bauhinia-tree/#respond Sun, 07 May 2017 14:32:30 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=1810 https://yourbotswana.com/8-fascinating-facts-you-may-not-know-about-the-kalahari-white-bauhinia-tree/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/sustainable-holiday-destinations-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/sustainable-holiday-destinations-in-botswana/#respond Sun, 19 Mar 2017 10:40:07 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=1306

Botswana was the partner country at this year’s ITB, Berlin’s international tourism fair. The country has over the years tirelessly…]]>

Botswana was the partner country at this year’s ITB, Berlin’s international tourism fair. The country has over the years tirelessly…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/sustainable-holiday-destinations-in-botswana/feed/ 0