Botswana

Reading Time: 6 minutes As the responsible travel movement gains momentum, more countries are asking visitors to be a better traveller. Here are ten destinations blazing the trail.

Reading Time: 7 minutes Heading on a safari had always been a dream of mine. I wanted to get up close and personal with some big animals, feel the rhythms of Africa, and switch off from modern life for a while.

Reading Time: 4 minutes When’s the best time to visit Botswana? Well, that depends. What are you hoping to see? Big game? Migrating birds? Do you want to paddle the Okavango? How do you feel about afternoon showers?

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re not afraid to dig a bush toilet and skip a few showers, a family holiday in Botswana might be just the adventure you’re looking for.

Reading Time: 6 minutes Full disclosure: the Okavango Delta in Botswana was my #2 fear on my Cape Town to Zanzibar trip through Southern Africa.

Reading Time: 2 minutes It holds host to mokoro excursions, motor boat sunset cruises, fishing trips and game walks. Oh, and there’s a delightful pool.

Reading Time: 5 minutes You’ll be glad you packed these essentials on your next overland adventure.

Reading Time: 8 minutes Fancy taking a walk on the wild side? An African safari offers up the ideal opportunity to get closer to those animals which fascinate us most.

Reading Time: 5 minutes My responsibilities were limited to packing up my gear in the morning, returning from bathroom breaks on time, and choosing what bottle of Pinotage to get for dinner at camp.