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The 19 best things to do in BotswanaDec 12, 2024 • 19 min read
Make the most of your time in Botswana with this guide to the country's can't-miss experiences.
Botswana Travel Stories
activitiesCopy My Trip: Camping in Botswana’s Okavango DeltaJan 31, 2024 • 5 min read
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s Director of Social Media at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ gets up close and personal with elephants, lions leopards.
family travelBotswana with kidsOct 31, 2023 • 8 min read
Botswana can be challenging for those with young children but the rewards are great. Here's how to visit with kids.
destination practicalitiesHow to get around in Botswana, from 4WD safaris to canoe toursOct 30, 2023 • 6 min read
Botswana's best adventures are wild and far from civilization – but public transport will only get you so far. Here’s how to get around.
wildlife and natureThe 8 best road trips in BotswanaOct 29, 2023 • 12 min read
Prepare for a road trip of a lifetime with these wild rides in Botswana.
budget travelBotswana on a budgetOct 27, 2023 • 8 min read
Botswana is one of the most expensive destinations to visit in Africa. Here is how to visit without breaking the bank.
destination practicalitiesThe best times of year to visit beautiful BotswanaOct 25, 2023 • 8 min read
Before you plan your visit to Botswana, consult this season-by-season, month-by-month guide to the best times to visit.
- destination practicalitiesDo you need a visa to go to Botswana?
Oct 25, 2023 • 3 min read
Botswana is renowned as an incredible safari destination. Don't let your adventure stall at the border – find out if you need a visa and how to get one.
wildlife and nature8 best places to visit in BotswanaOct 16, 2023 • 8 min read
Yep. You're going to get close to nature in Botswana. Here's where.
festivals and eventsWhy Botswana's new heavy metal festival is worth traveling forOct 22, 2022 • 8 min read
Botswana’s heavy metal scene is one of Africa’s most exciting subcultures: your guide to Vulture Thrust Metal Fest 2022.
national parksBotswana’s unmissable national parks are truly wildSep 8, 2022 • 7 min read
Botswana's national parks deliver big adventure, from spotting the world’s densest elephant population to watching the longest mammal migration in Africa.
wildlife and natureHow rhino poachers took advantage of the pandemic - and how you can help stop themSep 17, 2020 • 5 min read
A surprising victim of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the African rhino. Here's how.
wildlife and natureBotswana walking safaris let you slow down and savor the KalahariFeb 20, 2020 • 7 min read
A slow, sustainable walking safari in Botswana is the perfect way to meet the wildlife of the Kalahari up close and personal.
wildlife and natureAre you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?Oct 31, 2019 • 6 min read
When it comes to planning a safari in Africa, there is one big question you need to answer before starting. Are you ready for a self-drive safari?
wildlife and natureA day on safari in Africa: what you can expect in camp and in the wildOct 22, 2019 • 5 min read
If you’ve never before been on safari in Africa, you may wonder how your days will be spent. Here we run down what you can expect, from dawn to nightfall.
family travelTravelling to Africa with my young daughters: a father's storyOct 16, 2019 • 7 min read
Wanting to share his love of Africa with his young daughters, Anthony Ham travelled to the continent with them in tow. Was it what he (and they) hoped for?
foodBotswana: the joys of a mobile safariAug 22, 2018 • 7 min read
Sleeping in the wild on a mobile safari, with nothing but a piece of canvas between you and Africa's wildlife, may not be for everyone, but it makes for a…
romanceMokoro and more: a safari like no other in the Okavango DeltaMay 1, 2018 • 7 min read
Botswana’s mighty Okavango Delta, which expands annually up to a size of almost 20,000 sq km, is one of Africa’s greatest and most pristine wildernesses…