Tale of two ladies and a VW Beetle who tried and failed to brave the rough terrain of 1960s Francistown-Maun highway
The images in this article are of a vehicle that the police had to recover while we were in Maun,…
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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…
Kenson Kgaga – Botswana’s founding father of the popular Mokoro ride
The Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion in the Okavango Delta has become one of the most sought-after travel experiences for local…
Ivory trafficking and why location matters
Many Southern African nations claim their elephant populations demonstrate the success of their management policies and legal ivory trade will…
Do you remember a time when Maun’s popular hangout spot, Backpackers had resident cheetahs?
This week, Ian Brooks, a resident of Maun for a time the 1960s, shares with us a memory of a…
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…
Development in Maun has to start in 2020
It was 2006 when I first visited Maun, it was my first time visiting Botswana. All I knew about Botswana…
France removes Botswana from tax haven blacklist, adds Seychelles
France has updated its tax haven blacklist. The update brings good news for Botswana which was removed from the list…
SEZA closes 2019 with P100 million splurge on SSKIA Boulevard
The news that the much-anticipated Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) projects are now showing signs of movement will be welcomed…
Newman Real Estate sets a gold standard for Botswana’s property market
It has been a while since we added to our ‘Botswana’s Best’ category and I’d like to start the new…
Frantic San gentleman braves days’ journey on foot through a route fraught with danger to seek medical assistance for sick wife
The photograph is of a San gentleman. My father won an award for this photograph; he chose to develop it…
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…
Conservation Groups Keen to Lend Hand in Botswana’s Anti-Poaching Fight
With wildlife poaching on the rise in Botswana, the country’s government has appealed to conservation groups and the private sector…
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…
Botswana only one of three African countries on National Geographic 2020 list of best travel destinations
Chad, Botswana and Egypt are the only African destinations on the list. National Geographic has unveiled its 2020 list of…
Conde Nast Traveler’s top 10 best places to visit in 2020 – Botswana’s saltpans make the list!
It’s going to be a very adventurous year – and decade Paris. New York. Maui. Again? If this is the…
The rising star of Warona Setshwaelo – from Botswana to Hollywood
We at YourBotswana love to celebrate Batswana doing it for themselves while putting Botswana on the map. So, when we…
Botswana steps up efforts to curb escalating rhino poaching
Botswana through the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism on Monday said it has decided to curb escalating…
Big Sip Co unveils a range of craft beers
After they quietly commenced operations in 2017, Botswana’s first craft beer producers, Big Sip Co, officially launched their state-of-the-art microbrewery…
Travelling on 1960s Maun – Francistown highway was not for the faint of heart!
The video clip above shows a stretch of the legendary Maun to Francistown highway in the 1960s. The stretch from…
Incredible footage shows python, honey badger and a pair of jackals viciously fighting in Botswana
Move over, WWE SmackDown – here comes BWA Safari Showdown! Tourist Roselyne Kerjosse happened to be in the right place at the…
Leeds Beckett University to provide Botswana law degrees
Students in Botswana will gain law degrees from Leeds Beckett University as part of a ground-breaking new partnership. The university’s…
The future of gas-to-power projects in Africa
Natural gas is expected to play a central role in supporting Africa’s drive to achieve electricity connection for nearly 600…