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…
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…
These days, adventure safaris are not just looking for lions and leopards (although we have to admit, those never get old!). Botswana is famously home to epic wilderness that will always appeal to nature-lovers, but you can also enjoy a thrilling journey that offers both animals and adventures. The African Wild has a special line…
Have you ever heard the surprising sound that African wild dogs make? It’s bewildering. Their collective calls are more bird-like in nature and sound like the twittering chirps of canaries, rather than the expected howling sounds of wolves or the gruff bark of a dog. The sweet sound of their chattering is misleading, though. In…
Almost 600 species of birds can be found across Botswana. The perfect time to enjoy a Birdwatching Safari in this iconic destination? Right now. Botswana’s best birdwatching season We’re heading into Botswana’s most beautiful bird safaris season. Water levels have risen in the Okavango Delta, colourful migrants are swooping in for summer and then there…
Last week’s shocking news of a mass elephant poaching discovery in Botswana has taken the world by storm. Initial reports suggested that 87 elephant carcasses were found, stripped of ivory, and that this spike in poaching coincides with a new government policy to disarm Botswana’s anti-poaching unit. The government hit back alleging that information had…
I had a conversation with a friend of mine in Botswana recently about wildlife photography, and what it takes to be a professional. He’d taken an amazing photograph of a leopard on a Canon Rebel T5, and with a standard 18-55mm lens he’d snapped one of the more stunning wildlife shots I’ve ever seen. He…
