https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:59:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/why-are-conservationists-alarmed-about-botswanas-biggest-elephant-hunt/ https://yourbotswana.com/why-are-conservationists-alarmed-about-botswanas-biggest-elephant-hunt/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:59:12 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19873

12 December 2025 While the government says the controversial practice is needed to manage the population of elephants, critics say…]]>

12 December 2025 While the government says the controversial practice is needed to manage the population of elephants, critics say…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/why-are-conservationists-alarmed-about-botswanas-biggest-elephant-hunt/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-elephant-dilemma/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-elephant-dilemma/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:06:57 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19627

4 November 2025 Botswana’s tourism model remains one of Africa’s most admired – a balance of luxury, wilderness and conservation…]]>

4 November 2025 Botswana’s tourism model remains one of Africa’s most admired – a balance of luxury, wilderness and conservation…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-elephant-dilemma/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/why-botswana-okavango-delta-is-the-best-place-to-see-elephants/ https://yourbotswana.com/why-botswana-okavango-delta-is-the-best-place-to-see-elephants/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:08:58 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19604

27 October 2025 The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the most spectacular and ecologically significant regions in Africa.…]]>

27 October 2025 The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the most spectacular and ecologically significant regions in Africa.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/why-botswana-okavango-delta-is-the-best-place-to-see-elephants/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-return-to-botswanas-kgalagadi-region-after-nearly-a-decade/ https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-return-to-botswanas-kgalagadi-region-after-nearly-a-decade/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:47:04 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19599

26 October 2025 Four elephants have been spotted near the Zutshwa area in Botswana’s Kgalagadi region, the first time in…]]>

26 October 2025 Four elephants have been spotted near the Zutshwa area in Botswana’s Kgalagadi region, the first time in…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-return-to-botswanas-kgalagadi-region-after-nearly-a-decade/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/documentary-explores-elephant-issues-in-botswana-from-a-pro-hunting-perspective/ https://yourbotswana.com/documentary-explores-elephant-issues-in-botswana-from-a-pro-hunting-perspective/#respond Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:10:45 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18519

27 April 2025 A new documentary explores the thorny issue of elephant hunting in Botswana, giving voice to the rural…]]>

27 April 2025 A new documentary explores the thorny issue of elephant hunting in Botswana, giving voice to the rural…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/documentary-explores-elephant-issues-in-botswana-from-a-pro-hunting-perspective/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-incredible-wildlife-and-breathtaking-natural-beauty-make-it-a-must-visit-destination/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-incredible-wildlife-and-breathtaking-natural-beauty-make-it-a-must-visit-destination/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:43:48 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18462

15 April 2025 Botswana’s incredible wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty make it a must-visit destination with elephants roaming freely across…]]>

15 April 2025 Botswana’s incredible wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty make it a must-visit destination with elephants roaming freely across…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-incredible-wildlife-and-breathtaking-natural-beauty-make-it-a-must-visit-destination/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/the-huge-but-empty-african-country-with-28c-heat-perfect-for-a-may-holiday-in-this-country-there-is-one-elephant-for-every-15-people/ https://yourbotswana.com/the-huge-but-empty-african-country-with-28c-heat-perfect-for-a-may-holiday-in-this-country-there-is-one-elephant-for-every-15-people/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:36:49 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18459

15 April 2025 Nestled in Southern Africa and bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, there are plenty of reasons why Botswana…]]>

15 April 2025 Nestled in Southern Africa and bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, there are plenty of reasons why Botswana…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/the-huge-but-empty-african-country-with-28c-heat-perfect-for-a-may-holiday-in-this-country-there-is-one-elephant-for-every-15-people/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-issues-400-elephant-hunting-licenses-drawing-fresh-opposition/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-issues-400-elephant-hunting-licenses-drawing-fresh-opposition/#comments Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:48:01 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18121

25 December 2024 Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses amid fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters pay up to…]]>

25 December 2024 Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses amid fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters pay up to…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-issues-400-elephant-hunting-licenses-drawing-fresh-opposition/feed/ 2 https://yourbotswana.com/delegates-from-african-countries-meet-to-discuss-trade-in-live-elephants/ https://yourbotswana.com/delegates-from-african-countries-meet-to-discuss-trade-in-live-elephants/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:23:25 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17816

25 September 2024 Botswana is hosting delegates from 33 African elephant range states for 3-day talks on the trade in…]]>

25 September 2024 Botswana is hosting delegates from 33 African elephant range states for 3-day talks on the trade in…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/delegates-from-african-countries-meet-to-discuss-trade-in-live-elephants/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/12-orphaned-elephants-reintroduced-into-wild-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/12-orphaned-elephants-reintroduced-into-wild-in-botswana/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:14:50 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17507

7 June 2024 At least 12 orphaned elephants have been reintroduced into the wild, after spending years under care at…]]>

7 June 2024 At least 12 orphaned elephants have been reintroduced into the wild, after spending years under care at…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/12-orphaned-elephants-reintroduced-into-wild-in-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/destination-fun-facts-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/destination-fun-facts-botswana/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:27:58 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17387

23 April 2024 Often thought to be one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, Botswana is the perfect destination for travellers. It…]]>

23 April 2024 Often thought to be one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, Botswana is the perfect destination for travellers. It…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/destination-fun-facts-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-migrate-from-zimbabwes-largest-national-park-to-botswana-in-search-of-water/ https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-migrate-from-zimbabwes-largest-national-park-to-botswana-in-search-of-water/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:14:33 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16809

18 September 2023 Climate change accelerates wildlife migration in Zimbabwe A substantial number of elephants from Zimbabwe’s largest national park…]]>

18 September 2023 Climate change accelerates wildlife migration in Zimbabwe A substantial number of elephants from Zimbabwe’s largest national park…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-migrate-from-zimbabwes-largest-national-park-to-botswana-in-search-of-water/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-blasts-hunting-critic-says-elephant-killings-are-negligible/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-blasts-hunting-critic-says-elephant-killings-are-negligible/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:22:11 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16799

14 September 2023 The Botswana government has responded to criticism from an anti-hunting activist, saying the number of elephants legally…]]>

14 September 2023 The Botswana government has responded to criticism from an anti-hunting activist, saying the number of elephants legally…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-blasts-hunting-critic-says-elephant-killings-are-negligible/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/adam-cruises-report-findings-have-been-scientifically-disproven/ https://yourbotswana.com/adam-cruises-report-findings-have-been-scientifically-disproven/#respond Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:00:28 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16789

11 September 2023 Researcher Adam Cruise is back at it again, pointing fingers at Botswana, saying trophy hunting is a…]]>

11 September 2023 Researcher Adam Cruise is back at it again, pointing fingers at Botswana, saying trophy hunting is a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/adam-cruises-report-findings-have-been-scientifically-disproven/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/more-elephants-in-southern-africa-than-previously-thought-survey/ https://yourbotswana.com/more-elephants-in-southern-africa-than-previously-thought-survey/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2023 15:09:28 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16757

1 September 2023 Southern Africa’s elephant population is estimated at 227,900, according to the results of the first-ever aerial survey,…]]>

1 September 2023 Southern Africa’s elephant population is estimated at 227,900, according to the results of the first-ever aerial survey,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/more-elephants-in-southern-africa-than-previously-thought-survey/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/orphaned-elephants-in-botswana-receive-a-helping-hand-from-ai/ https://yourbotswana.com/orphaned-elephants-in-botswana-receive-a-helping-hand-from-ai/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:07:01 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16586

19 July 2023 Orphaned elephants in Botswana are about to receive some help thanks to a pioneering collaboration between wildlife…]]>

19 July 2023 Orphaned elephants in Botswana are about to receive some help thanks to a pioneering collaboration between wildlife…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/orphaned-elephants-in-botswana-receive-a-helping-hand-from-ai/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-lauded-for-its-elephant-conservation-at-global-wildlife-trade-conference/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-lauded-for-its-elephant-conservation-at-global-wildlife-trade-conference/#respond Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:37:43 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16000

The southern African nation is home to the largest global elephant population, estimated at 130,000 Botswana was lauded at the…]]>

The southern African nation is home to the largest global elephant population, estimated at 130,000 Botswana was lauded at the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-lauded-for-its-elephant-conservation-at-global-wildlife-trade-conference/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswana-is-learning-to-live-alongside-elephants/ https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswana-is-learning-to-live-alongside-elephants/#respond Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:30:47 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=14980

Botswana has as many elephants as it does people, leading to conflict where they both live in close quarters. Can…]]>

Botswana has as many elephants as it does people, leading to conflict where they both live in close quarters. Can…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswana-is-learning-to-live-alongside-elephants/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-first-ever-elephant-wide-aerial-survey/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-first-ever-elephant-wide-aerial-survey/#respond Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:28:40 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=14850

A group has launched a more than $3 million dollar exercise that uses Artificial Intelligence technology to provide data to…]]>

A group has launched a more than $3 million dollar exercise that uses Artificial Intelligence technology to provide data to…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-first-ever-elephant-wide-aerial-survey/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-translocate-500-elephants-to-mozambique/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-translocate-500-elephants-to-mozambique/#respond Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:05:02 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=14477

500 elephants are to be translocated from Botswana to Mozambique. Conservationists discovered female elephants born without tusks in Mozambique. Elephant…]]>

500 elephants are to be translocated from Botswana to Mozambique. Conservationists discovered female elephants born without tusks in Mozambique. Elephant…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-translocate-500-elephants-to-mozambique/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/uk-ngo-makes-elephant-migration-from-botswana-angola-through-kaza-corridor-safer/ https://yourbotswana.com/uk-ngo-makes-elephant-migration-from-botswana-angola-through-kaza-corridor-safer/#respond Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:43:00 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13159

A British Non-Governmental Organisation is working with the Government of Angola to clear mines from one of Africa’s largest and…]]>

A British Non-Governmental Organisation is working with the Government of Angola to clear mines from one of Africa’s largest and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/uk-ngo-makes-elephant-migration-from-botswana-angola-through-kaza-corridor-safer/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/scent-trails-could-boost-elephant-conservation-study-suggests/ https://yourbotswana.com/scent-trails-could-boost-elephant-conservation-study-suggests/#respond Thu, 27 May 2021 13:53:59 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12950

More research is needed to find out whether humans can create artificial elephant trails to divert elephants away from farms…]]>

More research is needed to find out whether humans can create artificial elephant trails to divert elephants away from farms…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/scent-trails-could-boost-elephant-conservation-study-suggests/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-military-gun-down-two-poachers/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-military-gun-down-two-poachers/#respond Thu, 28 May 2020 16:13:31 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=11121

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has shot and killed two poachers. The BDF said in a statement released earlier today…]]>

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has shot and killed two poachers. The BDF said in a statement released earlier today…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-military-gun-down-two-poachers/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-found-dead-in-okavango-panhandle/ https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-found-dead-in-okavango-panhandle/#respond Sun, 17 May 2020 12:14:24 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=10973

About 16 elephants have reportedly been found dead in Botswana’s Okavango panhandle. The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and…]]>

About 16 elephants have reportedly been found dead in Botswana’s Okavango panhandle. The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/elephants-found-dead-in-okavango-panhandle/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/in-the-chobe-people-are-at-the-mercy-of-the-wildlife/ https://yourbotswana.com/in-the-chobe-people-are-at-the-mercy-of-the-wildlife/#respond Sun, 19 May 2019 16:34:06 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8089

Working early mornings and finishing work late in the evening is taken for granted by many people in Botswana. Not…]]>

Working early mornings and finishing work late in the evening is taken for granted by many people in Botswana. Not…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/in-the-chobe-people-are-at-the-mercy-of-the-wildlife/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/paradigm-shift-as-african-countries-throw-their-weight-behind-ivory-ban/ https://yourbotswana.com/paradigm-shift-as-african-countries-throw-their-weight-behind-ivory-ban/#respond Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:37:55 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3992

Calls from conservation groups for a strong line and a near total ban on the sale of ivory were strengthened…]]>

Calls from conservation groups for a strong line and a near total ban on the sale of ivory were strengthened…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/paradigm-shift-as-african-countries-throw-their-weight-behind-ivory-ban/feed/ 0