Why Botswana – Dereck Joubert
We all have our favourite safari destinations, but what makes this southern Africa country so special? We asked a man…
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Shaped by water
Botswana’s enduring appeal is rooted in the striking landscapes that provide its endless horizons and nourish expansive wildlife populations –…
New luxury safari lodge to open deep in Okavango Delta’s unspoilt wilderness
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection’s Xigera Safari Lodge in Botswana will open in October. Xigera Safari Lodge, surrounded by unspoilt…
Botswana mulls opening borders to high-risk tourists to boost economy
Botswana is expected to launch its biggest gamble since its fight against COVID-19 by easing the lockdown on travellers from…
COVID-19 restrictions continue to take toll on African safari industry
SafariBookings’ fourth surveyof 308 safari tour operators has revealed that the majority has seen a minimum of 75% drop in business…
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…
Chobe Safari Lodge celebrates 60 years
Famous for its outstanding tourism and precious gems, this year Botswana’s essential qualities collide just outside Chobe National Park –…
Botswana’s Okavango Delta – Heaven on Earth
We at YourBotswana love to share with the world the beauty of our country. It is on that very premise…
African Bush Camps set to open Khwai Leadwood Camp, Botswana
Scheduled to open in August 2020, the luxury tented camp, set on the banks of the Khwai River and edging…
One of the most interesting places in Africa: the Okavango Delta
Botswana’s Okavango Delta is the second-largest inland river delta in the world after the Niger inland delta and represents one…
Botswana’s Jao Camp listed in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2020 Hot List of the best new hotels in the world
In the heart of the Okavango, luxurious Jao is set amongst islands fringed with riverine forests and vast, floodplains with…
Okavango 2020 flood levels the highest for five years
With the whole world, including Botswana currently grappling with the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to overlook good news. This week,…
8 reasons you should give a mobile safari some serious thought
A mobile safari does exactly what it says on the tin – travelling through various wildlife habitats, staying for a…
Something for everyone: Botswana’s top 10 safari lodges and camps
Home to world-famous wildlife destinations the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park as well as less well-known ones like the…
Spotlight on new camp, Nokanyana
Nokanyana, or Little River in English, overlooks the confluence where the Khwai and Mababe Rivers meet, creating a beautiful environment…
In the Okavango Delta, horseback safaris offer a whole new perspective
“Be able to gallop out of trouble.” This riding skill, required by Okavango Horse Safaris to join their horseback tours…
Visit Rooiputs for Kalahari’s predators, stark beauty and remote desert experience
Rooiputs is located about 25 km north of Two Rivers along the Nossob River Valley. The lodge is perched along…
Kalahari Plains – home of endless horizons, diverse habitats and beautiful skies
Kalahari Plains lies in a remote part of the diverse and productive Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) and offers some…
Travel and Leisure’s 2020 Picks of the Best New Hotels in the World
A great hotel offers more than merely a place to rest your head and stow your stuff between sightseeing excursions.…
How to book campsites at Botswana’s national parks – an 8-step guide
It can be tricky to book public campsites in Botswana’s national parks and reserves. Some campsites are run by private…
The new tour in Botswana for conscious travellers
Although many headlines in 2019 decried travel for the impacts of over-tourism and its contributions to climate change, one of…
Top 4 Reasons to choose a Botswana family safari
There are several camps and lodges in Botswana that strive to offer the ultimate safari experience to families because they…
The new Selinda Camp – for the real sense of remoteness and true spirit of Africa
Set in one of the most pristine wilderness areas left on our planet, the brand new Selinda Camp rests on…
Okavango Delta Jao Camp among 20 best new hotels to visit in 2020 – CNN
Whether it’s for business or pleasure, today’s travellers are more discerning than ever about their hotel choices. Luckily, the newest…
Wilderness Safaris Mombo among five new standout safari camps
Safari camps are the stuff of dreams and bucket lists. They can also be leaders in conservation, sustainability, design, eco-sensitivity…
The beginner’s guide to a safari in Botswana
As Africa’s most exclusive safari destination, the undisturbed wilderness of Botswana attracts adventure-seeking travellers who are looking for more out…