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,…
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Soldier, poacher killed in rhino hotspot shootout
A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier and a poacher died during a poaching incident early on Wednesday morning (11 March)…
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…
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…
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.…
Visiting Maun? 10 pointers you might find useful
Maun is a former dusty outpost for intrepid travellers and old-school hunting outfits. Today Maun is the centre of Botswana’s…
Botswana commends Namibia, Angola’s commitment to Okavango River UNESCO co-listing
Botswana is pleased by Namibia and Angola’s commitment to the co-listing of the entire Okavango basin as a UNESCO World…
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 named Africa’s best safari country for 2019 for second year on the trot
For the second year in a row, Botswana has claimed the title of best country for safaris for the year…
Botswana landscapes stir your soul and feed your imagination
Botswana’s landscapes stir the soul and feed the imagination of every single visitor. With the Kalahari Desert comprising 80% of…
Natural Selection’s Sable Alley
Khwai Private Reserve is not only one of Botswana’s best-kept secrets, but it’s also home to the lovely Sable Alley.…
More reports of rhino poaching incidents in the delta
Reports say over three rhino carcasses were recently discovered in the prime touristic area of the Okavango Delta. While the…
Okavango River dreams three-part miniseries premieres
The Okavango in Southern Africa is a special river born in the highlands of Angola. Unlike most rivers that flow…
Okavango Delta: What to expect in 2020 high season
Safari Destinations, a local destination management company for Botswana and Zimbabwe, expects 2020 to deliver exceptional game viewing thanks to…
American investor acquires lucrative Okavango Concession
Jeffrey Lynn Rann, a US-based investor, has proposed to acquire hospitality outfit Afro Ventures Botswana (AVB) and its businesses mostly…
Botswana – a Seasonal Guide
As is true for numerous destinations in Africa, planning a visit is largely dependent on a traveller’s set of preferences.…
It’s pretty special’: Calgary naturalist in awe of Botswana elephant herd
Brian Keating says you have to experience it to fully understand ‘One of the highlights was sitting in a wildlife…
Botswana Travel Guide
Travel and Tourism Botswana has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Thanks to a resurgence in diamond mining,…
Government lifts unpopular mobile safari license
The government has lifted the unpopular mobile safari license, C-licence moratorium that prohibited new licensees from operating in prime tourism…
Drought leaves scores of cattle, hippos dead in Botswana
At least 38,000 cattle and more than 200 hippos are stranded while some are reportedly dead at Lake Ngami in…
Botswana: The Rhino Reintroduction Story
Imagine, if you will, Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 1850: vast, sprawling grassy plains and lush verdant waters, attracting populations of…
Into The Okavango nominated for an Emmy Award
Nominations for the 40th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards were announced today by The National Academy of Television Arts…
Botswana listed among 10 trips that will change your life
We all need a break from our routines and busy schedules once in awhile. Doing the same things day after…
New and revamped Jao Camp re-opens
In the heart of the Okavango, luxurious Jao is set amongst islands fringed with riverine forests and vast, floodplains with…
8 enthralling activities do on the Okavango
The Okavango Delta is a large inland delta and is without a doubt, one of Botswana’s most popular safari destinations.…
Botswana Big Cat Safari
A Botswana safari is perfect for seeing big cats – Moremi National Park is one of Africa’s best location for…