Camp Kuzuma outside Kasane, Botswana.
May 28, 2024
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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
Botswana
Five Must Have African Water Experiences.
September 12, 2020
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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
Botswana Land of Plenty. A country that calls to the nature-lover’s spirit.
July 12, 2020
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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
Botswana Reopens Hunting, Ignoring Science to Gain Votes. Devastating news.
May 23, 2019
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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
More confusion over the fate of Botswana‘s elephants.
May 21, 2019
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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 tourism industry at risk with proposed hunting bill.
March 25, 2019
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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.
August 14, 2018
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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.
May 28, 2016
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Botswana. – Our experiences are enhanced by the people we meet, the guides that bring the areas to life and the many rich lessons we
May 28, 2016
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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
May 28, 2016
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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
May 28, 2016
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Botswana. – A beautiful female impala shows us her distinct markings, as though carefully painted on. Although most commonly sighted on many southern African game
May 28, 2016
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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
May 23, 2016
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Botswana. – An elephant approaches a tree near Camp Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Reserve. Read: Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta and #FlyAirlink
Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta.
May 15, 2016
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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
May 14, 2016
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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’s Okavango Delta.
May 12, 2016
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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
Camp Kuzuma outside Kasane, Botswana.
May 28, 2024
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 years I work out, and I can’t wait to have
Five Must Have African Water Experiences.
September 12, 2020
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 of drought and ongoing prayers for rain to wet the
Botswana Land of Plenty. A country that calls to the nature-lover’s spirit.
July 12, 2020
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 you deep into the Okavango Delta, a sunset cruise on
Botswana Reopens Hunting, Ignoring Science to Gain Votes. Devastating news.
May 23, 2019
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 an enormous blow for Botswana’s tourism and conservation reputation. Since
More confusion over the fate of Botswana‘s elephants.
May 21, 2019
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 Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila now proposes elephant ‘cropping’. Having
Botswana tourism industry at risk with proposed hunting bill.
March 25, 2019
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. But what does the group that has the most to
Elephant poaching on the increase in Botswana.
August 14, 2018
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.
May 28, 2016
Botswana. – Our experiences are enhanced by the people we meet, the guides that bring the areas to life and the many rich lessons we take during our time with them. This is Dennis, who
May 28, 2016
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 fishing and transporting people and goods around the channels, these
May 28, 2016
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 they thrive in the Okavango Delta, opt to stay close
May 28, 2016
Botswana. – A beautiful female impala shows us her distinct markings, as though carefully painted on. Although most commonly sighted on many southern African game drives, they should not be overlooked, but rather admired for
May 28, 2016
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 the most common and geographically ranges from the south of
May 23, 2016
Botswana. – An elephant approaches a tree near Camp Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Reserve. Read: Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta and #FlyAirlink and for more on how to get there have a
Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta.
May 15, 2016
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 land, announcing the approach of the new season that will
May 14, 2016
Botswana. – Beyond my African dreams, I joined Airlink Airlines to experience the rich offerings of Botswana Okavango Delta, flying their Cape Town to Maun service before taking a light aircraft transfer from there into
Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
May 12, 2016
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 light aircraft transfer from there into the Moremi National Park. Spending