Five Must Have African Water Experiences.
Leonardo da Vinci said ‘water is the driving force of all nature’ and nowhere is that more true than in Africa. Yet despite the fear
Leonardo da Vinci said ‘water is the driving force of all nature’ and nowhere is that more true than in Africa. Yet despite the fear
Sparsely populated by a proud people, Botswana is a destination that calls to the adventurous nature-loving spirit, be it for a fly-in safari that takes
As the plane leaves Johannesburg Kasane bound, I try to remember the last time I visited this part of the country. It’s been at least ten
The Botswana government announced yesterday they are “lifting the hunting suspension in an orderly and ethical manner”. A decision that seemed inevitable, but nevertheless is
President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting the Parliamentary Report proposing culling. However, Minister of Environment and
Botswana’s proposals to lift its hunting ban and to introduce elephant culling has fuelled political posturing, denials, misinformation, and lobbying from pro-hunting and culling groups.
Elephant poaching on the increase in Botswana. Recently the carcass of a 40-year old elephant bull was found in Ngamiland, northern Botswana, partly covered with still green Mopane bushes and half of its skull hacked away by poachers to remove its tusks. The bull was killed during full moon two days earlier.
Botswana. – Our experiences are enhanced by the people we meet, the guides that bring the areas to life and the many rich lessons we
Botswana. The Mokoro of dug-out canoe has become the iconic symbol of the Okavango Delta and I now know why. Originally, the only form of transport for
Botswana. – The Cape Buffalo have a reputation for being extremely dangerous, especially when wounded, earning them a place among the Big 5. As a species
Botswana. – A beautiful female impala shows us her distinct markings, as though carefully painted on. Although most commonly sighted on many southern African game
Botswana. – The plains zebra, also known as the common zebra or Burchell’s zebra – named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell – is
Botswana. – An elephant approaches a tree near Camp Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Reserve. Read: Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta and #FlyAirlink
The how, where, when and what of the Okavango Delta. From the light aircraft I catch glimpses of water canals pushing their way through the
Botswana. – Beyond my African dreams, I joined Airlink Airlines to experience the rich offerings of Botswana Okavango Delta, flying their Cape Town to Maun
Botswana with FlyAirlink. Beyond my African dreams, I joined Airlink Airlines to experience the rich offerings of Botswana, flying their Cape Town to Maun service before taking a
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