Beautiful Botswana: Exploring the Okavango Delta
With the pandemic decimating the tourist industry, locals are delighted to welcome visitors back to this magnificent wildlife haven. OKAVANGO…
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You could win a luxury safari for 2 in Botswana when you answer this simple question
When it comes to bucket-list vacations, an African safari ranks high for many travellers. For some, it could take years…
Travel + Leisure announces The 2021 It list of Best New Hotels – and Botswana’s Jack’s Camp, Xigera Safari Lodge make the cut
The list celebrates 73 of the most impressive openings of the past year, showcasing the travel industry’s resilience, creativity and…
What it’s like visiting Botswana right now
When another Land Cruiser passes ours we rumble to a halt. It’s not uncommon to stop and share animal intel…
Is Botswana losing the war against rhino poaching?
Rhino carcasses are piling up, suggesting that Botswana is on the losing end of the protracted war against poachers. Sunday Standard…
Recon Botswana oil exploration goes ahead amid international pressure
The Botswana government remains relentless in its bid to allow Canadian oil and Gas Company ReconAfrica smooth passage to undertake…
Botswana Denies 120 Rhinos Poached in 18 Months
Botswana, confronting an unprecedented rise in poaching, has refuted reports by former President Ian Khama that at least 120 rhinoceroses…
Botswana stresses environment in talks on ReconAfrica
Botswana has stressed the importance of permitting and environmental regulations in comments around Reconnaissance Africa’s plans – and a prohibition…
Botswana denies fracking claims
BOTSWANA claims that no mining, drilling or fracking activities are taking place in its protected areas of Tsodilo Hills and…
UNESCO vigilant on potential impacts of oil exploration in Namibia and Botswana on World Heritage properties
UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has been made aware of petitions by civil society groups received by the UNESCO office in…
Five white rhinos killed by poachers in November in Botswana
At least five white rhinos were killed and dehorned in separate incidents in November, the Department of Wildlife and National…
Groundbreaking Eco Safari Lodge – Xigera opens in Botswana
Last month, Red Carnation Hotels unveiled an exclusive first-look of Xigera Safari Lodge, opening in January 2021 in the Okavango…
Mack Air and Pharma Group team up to offer COVID-19 testing
Pharma Group Botswana, in collaboration with Always Open (AO) Clinics, CT Diagnostics and Mack Air are to start offering COVID-19…
Botswana: Photographing wildlife for a good cause
As we anticipate the eventual reopening of our borders for international travel, the question on many Singaporeans’ minds is probably:…
9 Luxury hotels that opened in 2020 – including Xigera Safari Lodge
Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan…
Maun Airport makeover complete
The P120.7 million Maun Airport Terminal Renovation project, which started in April 2019, will be completed by the end of…
Changes in Okavango Delta ecosystem kill scores of fish
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks has attributed the mysterious death of countless fish in the Okavango Delta to…
A new sustainable hotel brand launches – Beyond Green
Preferred Hotel Group, Inc. hasannounced the launch of the ‘Beyond Green’ hotel brand that commits to delivering on the three key…
Beautiful Botswana a true African paradise for safari travellers
Home to one of the world’s most amazing natural phenomena, the Okavango Delta, as well as renowned national parks and…
Okavango Delta on new Lonely Planet ultimate travel destinations list
Many of us have been forced to rethink travel plans in the wake of COVID-19, but if you’re soothing your…
Tourism: Botswana to allow chartered int’l flights from November 1
Botswana will allow direct chartered international flights to some of the country’s premier tourist resorts with effect from November 1,…
This New Safari Lodge Is Like an African Art Gallery in the Wild
“The coffee you’re tasting on a sunrise game drive tastes so much more delicious out of a handmade mug,” says…
Concerns over fracking plans on Botswana-Namibia border
Reports suggesting that a Canadian oil and gas firm is planning to start hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in one of Africa’s…
Botswana hopes mysterious elephant deaths are over; Zimbabwe records its first
Botswana says a string of mysterious elephant deaths has come to a halt since June, after at least 281 carcasses were…
Botswana elephant sanctuary owner, Doug Groves killed by wild elephant
Living with Elephants founder and owner, Doug Groves has been tragically killed by a wild elephant in the Okavango Delta.…
Painting eyes on cow butts could save the lives of cattle and lions
The four-year study in Botswana found cattle with eye marks painted on their behinds were less likely to be killed…