Category: Botswana

Coming soon to Botswana: One of the world's most remarkable safari lodges

Coming soon to Botswana: One of the world's most remarkable safari lodges

The Atzaró Okavango Camp is set to become one of the world's most remarkable safari lodges. Nestled in the pristine African wilderness of the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta, this ultra-luxury adventure camp is nothing short of magnificent.
Botswana: A sustainable safari destination

Botswana: A sustainable safari destination

There are few countries in Africa that can compete with Botswana for safari exclusivity and luxury, as well as abundant wildlife and diverse landscapes. With a population of roughly 2 million, the country is slightly larger than France and slightly smaller than Texas, yet 40% of its land is dedicated to parks and wildlife.
The secret life of Botswana's zebras

The secret life of Botswana's zebras

The sun sank low in the sky, and from our chairs around the fire we listened to the sounds of the desert. The eerie calls of jackals filled the air, and the night sky echoed with their yips and howls. One by one stars appeared in the sky overhead, and the jackals became quiet.
Why Mashatu really should be on your safari radar

Why Mashatu really should be on your safari radar

Tucked away in the easternmost reaches of Botswana, nestled between the great Limpopo and Shashe rivers, is the ruggedly beautiful Mashatu Game Reserve.
The 5 African National Parks that you have to visit in your lifetime!

The 5 African National Parks that you have to visit in your lifetime!

Is there anything more suitable to escape the daily hustle and bustle than roaming one of many insanely beautiful national parks on the African continent?
Where is the best place for a safari - East or Southern Africa?

Where is the best place for a safari - East or Southern Africa?

The two main safari regions are East Africa and Southern Africa, and each holds its own unique natural and cultural treasures.
Botswana: A 'million-star' experience in a luxury treehouse

Botswana: A 'million-star' experience in a luxury treehouse

A 9 day safari in Botswana that includes a 'million-star' experience in a luxury treehouse, from Ker & Downey® Africa.
Exploring The Okavango Panhandle - where the desert meets The Delta

Exploring The Okavango Panhandle - where the desert meets The Delta

From sparkling waterways, papyrus swamps and lagoons carpeted with waterlilies, to the mystery of ancient rock paintings, Botswana’s Okavango Panhandle is a magical place to visit.
Safari and service - the perfect combination for families

Safari and service - the perfect combination for families

Unless you are focused on seeing the likes of tigers, pumas, jaguars, bears, or wolves, Africa is by far the best region for wildlife safaris.
Messing about in boats... a safari with a difference

Messing about in boats... a safari with a difference

There are more than 150 tripoints in the world but only one international quadripoint, and here we were, perched precariously, in the top of a 2,000 year old baobab tree, looking out over the only place in the world where four countries meet and two great African rivers join. We were on Impalila Island, on
Visiting Northern Botswana in style

Visiting Northern Botswana in style

It’s 3am and I’m sleeping soundly in my tent. I use the word tent advisedly, this is not some derisory Boy Scout number, this is a palatial affair, with wardrobes, desk, sofa, huge king size bed, ensuite bathroom and a private, romantic, claw-foot bathtub on the verandah. Technically the word tent only applies because the
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2021's best eco-luxury hotels

Sustainable travel will ensure the destinations we cherish will be around for future generations. Sustainable luxury tourism applies to using local guides, using energy-efficient transport, dining at restaurants that source organic and local produce, and of course eco-luxury accommodation. Amid a pandemic and ongoing environmental issues such as global warming, travel is increasingly important, and
Safari with kids in 2021?

Safari with kids in 2021?

Can you go on an African safari with your kids? Yes! In 2021, with Covid? Yes! This is your best chance to observe wildlife with far fewer tourists jostling for prime viewing positions in safari jeeps. The best months to go are from now to September. Malaria is an obvious concern, more so than Covid
Best safari camps to see wild dogs

Best safari camps to see wild dogs

Africa’s wild dogs, also known as painted wolves, are arguably the most enigmatic animals that one can witness in the wild. Their social structure is fascinating, and their antics are often remarkable. Always on the move and full of energy, you can be sure any time spent with these carnivores will leave you delighted. In
The ultimate eco-friendly places you can visit during the COVID pandemic

The ultimate eco-friendly places you can visit during the COVID pandemic

Sustainability and responsible travel have become one of the most important words in the tourism industry as guests are increasingly interested in eco-friendly ways and places to stay, and as a result want to limit their footprint while travelling all across the globe. Offsetting your carbon emissions with an airline has become a norm for
Untamed Botswana: an unparalleled wilderness experience

Untamed Botswana: an unparalleled wilderness experience

Blessed with some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth, Botswana is one of Africa’s most exquisite safari destinations. It is perhaps the finest region for seeing predators and big game in great numbers that you can follow on exclusive game drives, mokoro tours, walking safaris and boat trips. To the north, the Okavango Delta