https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Thu, 23 May 2024 07:58:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/nxamaseri-island-lodge-unveils-botswanas-inspired-new-wellness-spa/ https://yourbotswana.com/nxamaseri-island-lodge-unveils-botswanas-inspired-new-wellness-spa/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:18:16 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17227

22 February 2024 Renowned for its unparalleled safari experience, Nxamaseri Island Lodge in Botswana’s Okavango Delta has undergone a remarkable…]]>

22 February 2024 Renowned for its unparalleled safari experience, Nxamaseri Island Lodge in Botswana’s Okavango Delta has undergone a remarkable…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/nxamaseri-island-lodge-unveils-botswanas-inspired-new-wellness-spa/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/off-the-beaten-track-how-botswana-spawned-the-most-unique-music-in-the-world/ https://yourbotswana.com/off-the-beaten-track-how-botswana-spawned-the-most-unique-music-in-the-world/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:02:38 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=15979

The culture, landscape and history of a country are all entwined with the music it makes. It’s like holding a…]]>

The culture, landscape and history of a country are all entwined with the music it makes. It’s like holding a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/off-the-beaten-track-how-botswana-spawned-the-most-unique-music-in-the-world/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/tsodilo-hills-celebrates-20-years-as-world-heritage-site/ https://yourbotswana.com/tsodilo-hills-celebrates-20-years-as-world-heritage-site/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:57:26 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=15506

Tsodilo Hills are home to some of the world’s most pristine rock paintings of over 4 500 images The Ministry…]]>

Tsodilo Hills are home to some of the world’s most pristine rock paintings of over 4 500 images The Ministry…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/tsodilo-hills-celebrates-20-years-as-world-heritage-site/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/desert-delta-safaris-increases-its-portfolio-with-nxamaseri-island-lodge-acquisition/ https://yourbotswana.com/desert-delta-safaris-increases-its-portfolio-with-nxamaseri-island-lodge-acquisition/#respond Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:55:40 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13613

Desert & Delta Safaris has announced a new addition to its luxury lodge portfolio. The company which is based, owned…]]>

Desert & Delta Safaris has announced a new addition to its luxury lodge portfolio. The company which is based, owned…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/desert-delta-safaris-increases-its-portfolio-with-nxamaseri-island-lodge-acquisition/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/recon-botswana-oil-exploration-goes-ahead-amid-international-pressure/ https://yourbotswana.com/recon-botswana-oil-exploration-goes-ahead-amid-international-pressure/#respond Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:44:38 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12638

The Botswana government remains relentless in its bid to allow Canadian oil and Gas Company ReconAfrica smooth passage to undertake…]]>

The Botswana government remains relentless in its bid to allow Canadian oil and Gas Company ReconAfrica smooth passage to undertake…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/recon-botswana-oil-exploration-goes-ahead-amid-international-pressure/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-stresses-environment-in-talks-on-reconafrica/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-stresses-environment-in-talks-on-reconafrica/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:06:36 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12593 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-stresses-environment-in-talks-on-reconafrica/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-denies-fracking-claims/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-denies-fracking-claims/#respond Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:43:49 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12548

BOTSWANA claims that no mining, drilling or fracking activities are taking place in its protected areas of Tsodilo Hills and…]]>

BOTSWANA claims that no mining, drilling or fracking activities are taking place in its protected areas of Tsodilo Hills and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-denies-fracking-claims/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/republic-of-botswana-and-reconafrica-amend-exploration-license-to-exclude-entire-tsodilo-hills-area/ https://yourbotswana.com/republic-of-botswana-and-reconafrica-amend-exploration-license-to-exclude-entire-tsodilo-hills-area/#respond Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:37:00 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12418

ReconAfrica recognises and accepts the importance of pertinent cultural and historical sites, the company announced via a statement issued Tuesday.…]]>

ReconAfrica recognises and accepts the importance of pertinent cultural and historical sites, the company announced via a statement issued Tuesday.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/republic-of-botswana-and-reconafrica-amend-exploration-license-to-exclude-entire-tsodilo-hills-area/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/concerns-over-fracking-plans-on-botswana-namibia-border/ https://yourbotswana.com/concerns-over-fracking-plans-on-botswana-namibia-border/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:14:09 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=11834

Reports suggesting that a Canadian oil and gas firm is planning to start hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in one of Africa’s…]]>

Reports suggesting that a Canadian oil and gas firm is planning to start hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in one of Africa’s…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/concerns-over-fracking-plans-on-botswana-namibia-border/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/camping-under-the-open-skies-of-tsodilo-hills-where-the-lions-roamed-free-early-1960s/ https://yourbotswana.com/camping-under-the-open-skies-of-tsodilo-hills-where-the-lions-roamed-free-early-1960s/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:34:16 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=9741

The images above (taken by my father, Donald Brooks) are of the ‘Bushmen’ paintings at the Tsodilo Hills. These images…]]>

The images above (taken by my father, Donald Brooks) are of the ‘Bushmen’ paintings at the Tsodilo Hills. These images…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/camping-under-the-open-skies-of-tsodilo-hills-where-the-lions-roamed-free-early-1960s/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-travel-guide/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-travel-guide/#respond Sun, 29 Sep 2019 11:23:18 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=9237

Travel and Tourism Botswana has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Thanks to a resurgence in diamond mining,…]]>

Travel and Tourism Botswana has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Thanks to a resurgence in diamond mining,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-travel-guide/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/maun-could-be-transformed-into-a-green-city/ https://yourbotswana.com/maun-could-be-transformed-into-a-green-city/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2018 09:52:48 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=6554

North West District Commissioner, Keolopile Leipego says the key to turning Maun into a green city is the collaboration of…]]>

North West District Commissioner, Keolopile Leipego says the key to turning Maun into a green city is the collaboration of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/maun-could-be-transformed-into-a-green-city/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-namibia-create-heritage-trail-linking-attraction-sites/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-namibia-create-heritage-trail-linking-attraction-sites/#respond Sun, 26 Aug 2018 15:26:13 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5669

In an effort to diversify the region’s tourism away from the Big Five, there are plans are to create a…]]>

In an effort to diversify the region’s tourism away from the Big Five, there are plans are to create a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-namibia-create-heritage-trail-linking-attraction-sites/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/20-heritage-sites-set-to-be-developed-nationwide/ https://yourbotswana.com/20-heritage-sites-set-to-be-developed-nationwide/#respond Sun, 22 Jul 2018 19:35:26 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5397

About 20 heritage sites across the country will be developed in the current financial year in an effort to grow…]]>

About 20 heritage sites across the country will be developed in the current financial year in an effort to grow…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/20-heritage-sites-set-to-be-developed-nationwide/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/8-fascinating-facts-about-tsodilo-hills-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/ https://yourbotswana.com/8-fascinating-facts-about-tsodilo-hills-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/#respond Sun, 07 May 2017 15:26:32 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=1824

  Picture credit Wildlife Wanderer Due to its rich historical and cultural importance, Tsodilo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site…]]>

  Picture credit Wildlife Wanderer Due to its rich historical and cultural importance, Tsodilo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/8-fascinating-facts-about-tsodilo-hills-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/feed/ 0