When You Have to Go, You Have to GoBy Rory Sheldon A question we get asked far too often – you know who you are – is one we’re finally going to address. The age-old question of what to do if you need to relieve yourself in the middle of a safari. And it’s not…
MY LUXURY TOUR OF THE BEST LODGES IN THE OKAVANGOBy Rory Sheldon I am sure you have all heard the stories about the most exclusive Okavango lodges and their considerable prices, and I am here to say that they are completely true. There are lodges out there in the depths of the Okavango that can…
By Maf Sheldon Botswana’s Kalahari, an illustrious savanneural vista, setting for the world’s largest land mammals, and its most charismatic predators. The sun sinks past the edge of the firmament, twilight from magnolia white to magenta. The land populated by a dazzle of stripes, spots, claws, fangs and tusks. The sonority of ancient survival squawks…
Safari Guide – How to Survive An Attack Traditionally, the term ‘Big Five’ is rooted in colonial times and described Africa’s five fiercest animals to hunt, namely the Cape Buffalo, African Elephant, Rhinoceros, Lion and Leopard. Today, travelers are more likely to encounter these enigmatic creatures on a photographic safari under the safe supervision of…
Lagoon Camp is at the very edge of the wild frontier. No other camp in Botswana (and perhaps Africa) is further off the beaten trail, and no other camp is able to offer a safe and immersive wildlife experience that compares to the experience at Lagoon Camp. Is it worth a visit? Take a virtual…
Jao Camp underwent an eight month rebuild in 2019. With some amazing new architecture, and some lavish new designs, the refurbished camp is being flagged as one of the most exclusive lodge options in Africa. But is it worth the extra buck? We visited Jao Camp earlier this to find out and were surprised with…
Had your fill of sofa safaris? While virtual trips may tide you over, for now, a real Botswana safari has never been so tantalizingly inaccessible. Travelers are stuck at home and bush-lovers bolted in by closed borders, but ironically, there’s never been a better time to book your safari. There’s no denying it. The entire…
Concessions from the Okavango Delta Concessions from the Okavango Delta Understanding the Concessions in the Okavango Delta The Okavango river blooms into Botswana each year fanning out into the iconic Delta system. Each year the system dries, and each year it fills, with new channels opening, new islands forming, and new areas receiving water to…
We get it. Your dream bucket list trip to Botswana has been postponed. At the moment, all of our plans are on hold. That doesn’t mean that you can’t bring a little bit of Botswana magic into your home. This list of proudly Botswana beats, books, flicks and photographers will not only satisfy those itchy…
Scientists have recently announced that the origin of mankind has been traced to northern Botswana, in the Makgadikgadi area. Approximately 200,000 years ago, modern humans first appeared in this area that used to be a vast series of inland lakes, and was a hotspot of fertile green lands and water. It was from here that…
