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an official publication of

Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana

Private Bag 00423, Gaborone, Botswana Tel: +267 395 7144 Fax: +267 390 3201 Email: hatab@hatab.bw www.hatab.bw HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF BOTSWANA

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CONTENTS This is Botswana is an official publication of

CONTENTS

FEATURES

3 CHAIRMAN’S FOREWORD

8 THE GRAND PALM

Botswana’s numerous offerings boost tourism sector

4

CEO FOREWORD

Expanding and diversifying the tourism sector

5 ABOUT HATAB

Developing Botswana into the preferred tourism destination

6 INTRODUCTION Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana

Private Bag 00423, Gaborone, Botswana Tel: +267 395 7144 Fax: +267 390 3201 Email: hatab@hatab.bw www.hatab.bw

Feel the freedom of Botswana

7 VISITORS TIPS

Get the most out of your trip

10 FOOD

From traditional tastes to international offerings

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12 FASHION & RETAIL

HOTEL, CASINO AND CONVENTION RESORT

9 THE BOOKING COMPANY

22 KUBU LODGE

16 NIGHTLIFE Where to eat, drink and party

20 MICE

Doing business in Botswana

24 WILDLIFE

Fabulous festivals and cultural celebrations

Built on caring philosophy

44 GRAND ARIA

Tranquil getaway on the Chobe River

The new gem brings class to Gaborone

Comfort and relaxation in the capital

27 AVANI

Blissful retreat in central location

28 AVIS

Driving force in car hire in southern Africa

The ideal base to explore the Okavango

48 FLY AIRLINK

An African dream: Fly Airlink to Botswana

HATAB MEMBERS

29 KWALAPE SAFARI LODGE

51 MEMBERS’ INDEX

54 HOTEL SECTOR

An ideal place for thrills – or to chill

30 PHAKLANE GOLF

A word-class resort in Gaborone’s golfing estate

31 ISLAND MOBILE SAFARIS

Creating memorable safari experiences for 45 years

32 CONTEMPORARY LINENS

Linen of choice for Botswana’s hotels

34 SKL CAMPS

Camp Savuti Camp Linyanti Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa

59 CAMPS & LODGES 68 MOBILE SECTOR 76 TOUR OPERATORS 83 CONSERVATION &

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

84 SERVICES 87 AIR CHARTER & AIRLINE

SECTOR

38 ODE HOSPITALITY

WIldlife and where to see it

25 EVENTS

42 DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS

23 ADVENTURE TOURISM Top safaris for adventure enthusiasts

Perfect place to unwind on delta’s doorstep

46 CRESTA MAUN

18 ART & CULTURE A unique blend of traditional and modern art gives a taste of Botswana’s rich culture

26 CRESTA LODGE

Shaping the future of sustainable travel

Start planning your perfect safari

Fashion spotlight shines on Botswana

14 SUSTAINABILITY

An African gem in the heart of Gaborone

41 MAUN LODGE

Botswana’s renowned hospitality group

40 MOKORO LODGE

An oasis of comfort between adventures

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BOOST TOURISM SECTOR

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elcome to the 13th edition of This is Botswana, the annual publication of the Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB).

Botswana’s tourism sector is highly competitive and has become the second largest contributor to the national economy. In this

regard HATAB, through This is Botswana publication, provides potential and returning visitors with an insight into this growing industry.

Given that relatively peaceful, stable and strategically located Botswana is home to some of the most outstanding wildlife and wilderness on the continent, with national parks, game reserves and the delta, the country is equally imbued with wonderful sights, owing to its rich, diverse cultural heritage.

All of this combined provides the ideal destination to host global and regional meetings, conferences and events. Conference tourism, a significant contributor to the sector is set to propel Botswana’s economic prospects.

Highly competitive metropolis, Gaborone is fast becoming the leading regional convention hub. In addition, the capital is a natural location for many of the country’s homegrown shows and exhibitions that attract Batswana and international visitors alike.

CHAIRMAN’S FOREWORD

Botswana’s numerous offerings

Government is equally playing its facilitative role in encouraging tourism in Botswana and making it easier for tourists by enabling some visas to be issued on arrival. The latest policy pronouncement is bound to transform Botswana’s tourism sector as it will enable the country to provide the most authentic and exciting wilderness in the world by 2036 through the best nature, heritage and local lifestyle experiences. The policy seeks to encourage other forms of tourism such as sports, religious, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and farming.

Whether you are a first-time visitor to Botswana, a returning tourist or a proud Motswana, we hope you enjoy our wonderful country and its offerings.

Joe Motse Chairman Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) THI S I S BOTSWA N A 2 02 0- 2 1

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CEO FOREWORD

Expanding and diversifying the

TOURISM SECTOR

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It has been a successful and incredibly busy year as HATAB has continued to see growth in its membership. HATAB now has around 370 members who all benefit from the thriving environment the Association has created – both as policy regulator and developer. The Association is constantly looking to creating a number of platforms for members so that they can interact for networking and create partnerships that will enhance their business. The HATAB team is taking full advantage of the business opportunities in Botswana and sharing them with the membership.

It’s certainly an exciting time at HATAB and during the past year, the organisation has been developing its key strategy for 2020-2023. The threeyear plan is a robust operation model that focuses on membership growth, a policy advocacy agenda and on business. It will bring great excitement to the organisation, which will overflow to the HATAB members and to the nation as a whole.

There are many avenues for growth in Botswana and the diversification of tourism offerings must expand to meet the ever-changing needs of the sector. If you look at Botswana tourism in terms of geographical location, it is mainly concentrated in the northern part of the country. As a consequence, it means other parts of Botswana still abound with new opportunities, so the uptake is still very open. But the country is seeing growth, particularly in Gaborone where there has been an increase in the number of hotels.

HATAB is also pushing to see the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) sector grow over the next couple of years, but the organisation is definitely seeing an upturn in the market. Botswana is looking to host bigger and original international events and activities and this coming year will be hosting the 2020 Forbes Under 30 Summit - Africa, which will provide the country with great opportunities.

In addition, air connections are increasing which is helping the sector flourish and infrastructural developments are kicking in such a manner that it will support the MICE sector. Currently, the country is undergoing a number of infrastructural developments. For example, Maun Airport is being renovated and expanded and with which HATAB is very excited about the new opportunities it will bring and believes it will facilitate the tourism sector in a positive way.

In addition to the increasing air connections, new roads are also being added to Botswana’s map to facilitate the movement of people. New reforms within the government are also promising exciting times and it’s great that some visas can now be obtained at point of entry to the country, easing travel.

I feel very excited about what the year ahead has in store for HATAB. The government will also see even more value of the organisation, so HATAB feels incredibly positive for the year ahead.

Lily Rakorong Chief Executive Officer Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana 4

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TOURISM DESTINATION

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he Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) was formed in 1982, and over the past 38 years, the association has helped to improve and promote the tourism industry, which is the second-largest contributor to the country’s economy. In addition, HATAB ensures that high standards are maintained throughout the industry.

for both locals and international visitors.

review recent developments and look ahead

HATAB’s vision is to ensure that each and

to the future. Day-to-day affairs are handled

every visit to Botswana is positive, and that

by a committee comprising 12 members

each visitor feels compelled to return after a

from across the sectors in which HATAB

fantastic experience.

operates, including the airline sector, mobile

ABOUT HATAB

Developing Botswana into the preferred

sector and tour operators. This cross section

MEMBERS

of committee members ensures that each

Today, the association comprises more than 65

representation in the industry. The committee

per cent of all registered and operating tourism

itself is overseen by HATAB’s chairman and

enterprises in Botswana. These members

vice chairman.

sector has a voice and that everyone has fair

benefit in a variety of ways: through HATAB, members can police themselves; they have a

A VITAL ROLE

HATAB is a non-profit organisation which

voice that lobbies the government and other

represents the various sectors of the

key stakeholders; and they have the opportu-

Tourism is an important contributor to the

hospitality and tourism industry, including

nity to create an environment for hospitality

country’s economy, so HATAB plays a vital role

hotels, camps and lodges, travel agencies,

and tourism enterprises to thrive and prosper.

in ensuring that this continues into the future by

the mobile sector and air services and is

maintaining the hard work and dedication from

fuelled by a passion to promote Botswana

HATAB works closely with its members on a

members, the committee and management

as a destination and ensure that the industry

day-to-day basis as well as publishing quarterly

so that every visitor leaves Botswana with a

adheres to defined standards of service

reviews and holding annual meetings that

positive impression and fond memories.

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SECTION HEADER INTRODUCTION

Feel the freedom of

BOTSWANA

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eing the third least densely populated country in Africa, Botswana is a haven for safari enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. From its diverse landscapes consisting of numerous national parks, savannah, saltpans, grasslands and delta, a trip to Botswana is a chance to feel free and get lost in the experience that the ultimate African safari has to offer.

But Botswana has more to offer than its

and affable. The country’s progression is also

vast landscape rich with wildlife. It’s capital

seen in Batswana themselves, where educa-

Gaborone is one of the fastest developing

tion is encouraged and educational policies

urban areas in Africa and draws international

regularly reviewed. Botswana is currently

visitors from across the world for confer-

known as one of the most literate countries

ences, shopping and exhibitions. Gaborone

in Africa. Employment is also supported, with

has built a region-wide reputation of a host

larger companies often offering programmes

city with accommodation to match.

and scholarships to low-income communities.

Since it gained independence in 1966,

Botswana is a great option for eco-conscious

Botswana has transformed itself from one

travellers as the country is an advocate for

of the poorest countries in the world to a

high quality, low-impact tourism including

Over 35 percent of its land belongs to the

middle-income nation known for its progres-

sustainable travel and activities and eco-

country’s national parks, which are home

sive social policies, trustworthy government

friendly properties. To help those who wish

to some 160 mammals and 530 bird species

and personal property rights. It’s politically

to travel responsibly, an eco-grading system

including the continent’s largest elephant

stable, safe and enjoys some of the lowest

ensures all camps and lodges in national parks

population as well as the Big Five. So, it

crime rates in Africa. Botswana is currently

meet standards of sustainability to ensure that

is no surprise that these parks see a high

rated as the least corrupt country in Africa

Botswana provides a certain quality of life for

number of visitors year after year. A close-up

according to Transparency International.

locals and visitors alike.

experience with your favourite animal can be

Its economy is one of the world’s fastest

topped off by a stay at a number of exclusive

growing, built on a foundation of diamond

Botswana’s tourism sector has become a

camps and lodges, from budget-friendly to

mining and well-thought-through fiscal policies.

leading example in Africa and indeed the

luxurious stays in private concessions. And

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world. The country is bursting with potential,

Botswana’s unpopulated vastness often

National unity and liberal values are at the

offering so much to those looking to experi-

means unspoilt wildlife views, even during

heart of the country’s foundations and echoed

ence an unforgettable destination. This is

busy periods.

in its people who are extremely welcoming

Botswana.

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PASSPORT irst Paragaraph All visitors must be in

LOCAL TIME Greenwich Mean Time + 2

can also be found. It’s always best to travel

possession of a passport that is valid for at

hours (GMT+2)

with a universal adaptor.

NATIONAL DIALLING CODE +267

LANGUAGE English is the official language

VISITOR TIPS

Titlethe most out Get

least six Body months.

Text VISA Check www.gov.bw for regular updates

of Botswana but Setswana is the national

on visas. At present, all citizens of most

TRANSPORTATION Many tourists opt

language. However, over 20 languages are

Commonwealth countries do not need a visa

for self-drive across Botswana but note that

spoken in Botswana. Around 90 percent of

to visit Botswana for up to 90 days.

this takes a lot of careful planning and fuel

citizens speak Setswana, and English is spoken

stations can be far and few between in some

largely in urban areas. Head to rural areas

of the more remote areas of the country. If

and you may have two try a little harder

CURRENCY Pula (P/BWP)

you are planning on self-driving the national

to understand. It is worth learning a few

CLIMATE AND BEST TIME TO VISIT

parks then you’ll need a 4x4. Highways

Setswana phrases from our guide to help you

Botswana is warm all year long, but an excellent

are usually paved but not all roads are in

on your travels.

time to visit is between June and September,

good condition. In Gaborone, Francistown,

during the dry season. Temperatures are more

Kasane and Maun, it is easy enough to get

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

moderate and the Okavango Delta is usually

a taxi or a combi/bus, but bus routes tend

(all toll free)

flooded at this time of year. November and

to stick to main roads and schedules aren’t

December tend to be extremely hot while

always reliable.

the wet season is January and February – it’s

Ambulance – 997 Police – 999

important to note that sometimes camps close

ELECTRIC 230V. Type D plugs are

Fire Brigade – 998

down during this low season.

commonly used although type G and type M

Medical Rescue – 911

COMMON TSWANA PHRASES Although English is widely spoken, learning a few words of local lingo won’t go amiss.

Mma Female Rra Male Dumela rra/Dumela mma

Good morning

Dumela

Hello (general greeting)

Madi Money Ee Yes Nnyaa No Ke a leboga

Thank you

Boroko Goodnight Tsamaya sentle/Go siame Goodbye O tsogile jang(sg)/Le tsogile jang(pl)

How are you

Ke tsogile sentle(sg)/Re tsogile sentle(pl)

I am fine

FLYING IN AND AROUND BOTSWANA There are currently 16 airports in Botswana, four of which are international – Sir Seretse Khama (Gaborone), Francistown, Maun and Kasane and welcome a range of airlines. Visitors can then travel onwards by air to a number of smaller airstrips to reach many of the country’s national parks. Air Botswana is the national carrier of Botswana.

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THE GRAND PALM HOTEL, CASINO AND CONVENTION RESORT 8

An African gem in the

HEART OF GABORONE

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usiness and leisure travellers who crave more than the standard norm needn’t look further than leading hospitality group, Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts. The award-winning hospitality and entertainment company operates 11 properties located across South Africa and Botswana, and is renowned for its excellence in design, development, management, ownership and operation of multi-faceted facilities.

Peermont Walmont Hotel, where superior

Inn serves breakfast and doubles up as a chic

levels of comfort, a full range of services and

and vibrant evening bar.

facilities are perfectly suited for both business and leisure travellers. The 149-key Peermont

The award-winning Gaborone International

Metcourt Inn offers business guests affordable

Convention Centre (GICC) guarantees to

comfort combined with excellent meeting

delight conference organisers and delegates

facilities and communication technology.

alike with state-of-the-art technology and superior levels of customer service. The

GOURMET DINING

impressive GICC can host up to 1,800

For those wishing to tuck into gourmet dining,

perfectly suited for large, lavish events to

winner of the PMR Award for Leading Executive

intimate meetings and anything inbetween.

Restaurant, The Beef Baron Rib and Grill Room

Ideal for weddings, the GICC is often referred

is the perfect choice offering a spectacular

to as the leading convention facility in

Nestled in the bustling capital city of

a la carté menu stocked with the best local

Botswana, having hosted several high-profile

Gaborone, The Grand Palm Hotel, Casino

Botswana beef. Other dining options include

international events, including several Southern

and Convention Resort continues to delight

the Bai Sheng Asian cuisine restaurant offering a

African Development Community (SADC)

guests by offering spectacular accommodation

traditional a la carté menu and the Mokolwane

conferences.

choices, live entertainment, a thrilling casino

Bistro with a beautiful outdoor terrace area

with 150 slot machines and 16 table games,

serving a delicious buffet menu. The popular

The Grand Palm is a Peermont resort. For

state-of-the-art conferencing facilities and the

Kalahari Bar is the perfect spot where friends

further information visit www.thegran-

sensational Camelot Health and Beauty Spa.

and colleagues can relax, whilst enjoying a light

dpalm.bw or www.peermont.com or

meal with live music, whereas the outdoor Fig

contact +267 363 7777.

A comfortable 12km drive from the Sir

Tree, located next to the hotel’s Olympic-sized

Seretse Khama International Airport, the

swimming pool, serves a selection of cocktails

resort features 188 luxurious rooms at the

and light meals. Lastly, Flag Café at the Metcourt

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delegates and offers a variety of venues

PERFECT SAFARI

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lanning a Botswana wildlife safari can be a little intimidating, considering the wide variety of areas and activities available, so tour operator The Booking Company, with its 26 years of hands-on safari experience, is there to provide the latest travel advice.

and mobile safaris as well as specialist safari

PERSONAL WELCOME

products such as birding and walking safaris and

It is a source of great pride for the team that

desert expeditions.

they are always there when clients land at Maun International Airport to extend a personal

IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE

welcome. Guests can also be assured The

Linking travel with safari adventures is made

their adventure.

Booking Company is there for them throughout

easy through the company’s affiliations with Air Botswana, Airlink and a range of charter flight

Whatever information and assistance is required

operators. The Booking Company can also

– from lodges, hotels and safari camps to confer-

assist with local car hire.

ence bookings and tailor-made packages – The Booking Company is able to help.

The company has its head office in Maun,

THE BOOKING COMPANY

Start planning your

gateway to the Okavango Delta, so the team The company offers the full range of tour oper-

can provide up-to-the-minute knowledge of the

ating services, arranging photographic safaris

area and is able to give immediate assistance to

throughout the region. These include both fly-in

clients during their Botswana safari.

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FOOD

From traditional tastes to

INTERNATIONAL OFFERINGS

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ou don’t have to venture far to sample some of Botswana’s top delicious dishes. For those who appreciate a good standard of cuisine, there’s plenty of treats in store at most hotels, lodges and camps across the country, most of which are serving a tasty combination of both local and internationalstyle meals. A trip to Botswana is a one-of-a-kind experience and is enhanced by the mouthwatering dining options on offer.

If you choose to accommodate in hotels and lodges, expect to be served delicious buffets of freshly made foods where you can sample traditional treats as well as international staples like pasta, pizza and desserts. Away from the urban scene and down smaller streets and in rural villages, you will find markets and street food stalls offering tasty and locally sourced cuisine at great prices, including fresh fruit and vegetables.

TRADITIONAL TREATS Traditional Botswana dishes are fairly unique but share some similarities to other South

Whether you are looking for local or

African cuisines. National dishes typically

international dining options, both are easy to

include local meats, traditional maize and

find in major tourist areas. A good selection

sorghum staples. The country’s official

of international restaurants and bars can

national dish, seswaa – or leswao as it is

be found in most towns and cities across

sometimes referred to in the south – is a

the country, particularly inside many of the

tasty combination of meat (usually goat or

hotels and in major shopping centres like

beef ) and thick maize porridge. It is prepared

Airport Junction Mall and Riverwalk Mall.

with leftover cuts of meat like the legs, neck and back and boiled for two hours in a three-legged pot with a little salt and water and then pounded. The meat is placed on top of polenta or pap and is usually served with morogo – a leafy-green spinach often combined with onions, tomatoes and butter.

Common carbohydrate alternatives you will often find in restaurants are dumplings, rice and steamed bread. The recipe dates back to a time when meat was considered a luxury in most of the country and, nowadays, the locals will usually serve the dish at weddings,

Traditional dishes at Botswanacraft

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funerals and other ceremonies.

Other Botswana staple dishes include oxtail, liver, lamb and Tswana chicken, which again are usually boiled in a small pot and served

with plenty of carb and vegetable options to

served in the three-legged pots they are

choose from. A popular breakfast dish you’ll

cooked in to keep them steaming hot. The

often find in Botswana is bogobe, a type

eatery also serves breakfasts of fresh fruit,

of porridge using sorghum or millet flour

flapjacks and omelettes, and serves inter-

served with milk or sugar, although this can

national and local alcoholic drinks including

also make part of an evening meal with meat

cocktails and spirits.

and vegetables.

Additionally, the Raft Floating Restaurant in Those staying in the north and close to the

Kasane offers traditional African food that

delta in particular will find plenty of restau-

can be enjoyed on the Chobe River in a

rants serving fresh bream, tilapia and tiger

barbecue-style with local meats, bread, salad

fish, amongst many others.

and roasted vegetables.

SAMPLING CUISINE

INTERNATIONAL DISHES

To sample some of this delicious traditional

For those wanting to stick to international

cuisine, head to Main Mall in the capital city.

foods or home comforts, there are plenty

These outdoor markets and food vendors

of restaurants located across the country.

sell plenty of homemade seswaa and stews

Expect to find South African chicken restau-

priced at a great value, but head out at

rant chain Nando’s in major cities as well as

popular meal times and be prepared to wait

typical fast food places like KFC, Debonairs

as you will be sure to meet with queues of

Pizza and Wimpy if you are eating on the go.

hungry customers. Additionally, you’ll find a number of stalls with colourful bowls of fresh

One of the best-rated international eateries

fruit, seeds and nuts. A must-try is morajwa

includes the Rodizio Brazilian Restaurant

(or African chewing gum as it’s perhaps more

located on the upper level of Riverwalk

widely known) – a fruit indigenous to East

Mall in Gaborone. They are known for their

and South Africa. Peel back the tough skin

delicious steaks that are locally sourced, as

and chew on the sweet, sticky centre to reap

the country is famous for the high quality

the health benefits – it’s believed to cleanse

of its beef. Portions are generous so no

the body, prevent diseases and ease digestion

one will leave hungry and they also do

to name just a few.

superb seafood. Equally, Tandurei Indian Restaurant in Maun also proves popular.

For a sit-down meal, you can’t beat The

Food is authentic and serves some of the

Courtyard restaurant located inside

best curry in Botswana with plenty of

Botswanacraft in Gaborone. This place is

vegetarian options. Marc’s Eatery in Maun

well known among locals for serving some

is also popular, serving a variety of burgers,

of Botswana’s best traditional dishes, all

steaks and pastas.

Credit: Amy Laubach

DRINKS After sampling the delicious food Botswana has on offer, you’ll need to order something equally-tasty to help wash it down. St Louis is one of the country’s popular local beers – brewed in Gaborone, it is a crisp, clear larger and can be found in most places. A favourite non-alcoholic drink is ginger beer; you’ll often find homemade bottles in restaurants, or stick to tradition and opt for madila, Botswana’s cultured milk.

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FASHION & MALLS FASHION & RETAIL

Fashion spotlight shines

ON BOTSWANA

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otswana fashion is influenced by its rich heritage and culture, mixing tradition with modernisation and new-age ideas to give way to interesting pieces and creating bold statements. Traditional Tswana fashion has always had influences from colonisers and missionaries, both with its fabrics and patterns from western and African counties.

of emerging fashion designers. Early in 2019,

awareness including mentorship and sponsor-

twins Allison and Teresa Jonas rose to fame as

ship, in turn creating more opportunities for

they were announced as Botswana’s youngest

growth in the country’s fashion industry and

female fashion designers. Little were known

giving designers much-needed support. The

about the 20-year-old pair but 2019 saw them

show saw 13 of Botswana’s designers display

designing outfits for singers and dancers at

their garments along the streets of the Central

Bouncy’s Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAS)

business District, transformed into a runway by

and they were labelled a force in the making.

Masa Hotel.

DESIGNERS

Masa Fashion Show 2020 will be held on the

Fashion designers in Botswana have long faced

a difference.’ Sales and marketing manager

Traditional Female fashion in Botswana

challenges for entrepreneurship with limited

of Masa Square Hotel, Botho Mogami, says

consists of puffed sleeves, plenty of embroi-

exposure in the industry. In response, the

“the event is a way that the hotel can give

dery and circular wrap-around skirts with

Masa Square Fashion Show set out to develop

something back to the community while

leteise, the Tswana name for German prints,

a viable and sustainable way of contributing

attracting tourists from across the country to

and African print fabrics. These pieces

towards the creativity of Batswana. The show

head into the city for the event and see what

combined with Euro-centric style results in a

is now one of the most highly anticipated

Gaborone has to offer.” Anyone can attend

beautiful clash of colour, patterns and design.

events in the capital every year, and 2019 was

so why not pop along if you’re in the country

no exception. The extravaganza, which is held

at the time and are eager for a taste of true

In days gone by, Batswana and visitors would

at the Masa Square Hotel, ran under the theme

Botswana fashion.

hop across the border to South Africa in search

of ’spotlight on Botswana’ for its third year in

for some retail therapy. But nowadays there is

the making. The annual fashion show redefines

The year also saw the annual event Fashion

a much different story, as Botswana is home

the local creative and textiles industries by

Without Boarders hosted in Gaborone at the

to a number of shops and malls and plenty

strengthening relationships and showcasing

Grand Palm Hotel running for its fifth year.

31 October under the theme ‘beauty with

The theme was ‘ready to wear’ and saw a total over 30 designers from across southern

Pieces by fashion designer Mumse

Africa showcase their creations over a threeday event to celebrate a combination of well established and new fashion talent.

WHERE TO SHOP Gaborone has a number of shops and malls to choose from. On the banks of Notwane River is the Riverwalk Mall, one of the country’s first malls that opened back in 2002. Located in the village area, the mall is smaller than some

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intimate feel to it and is popular among both locals and tourists. As well as stores, there is also a few restaurants and supermarkets including Woolworths, Spar and Pick ’n’ Pay.

Main Mall

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Masa Square Fashion Show 2019

Clothing stores include Cape Union, Truworths and Mr Price and there is also a cinema.

One of the biggest malls in the country is Game City, a favourite among shoppers and contributing to the growth of retail in Botswana ever since it opened its doors. You can find the mall on the outskirts of Gaborone near Kgale Hill covering an impressive 59,000 square metres and offering restaurants, coffee shops, fashion outlets and supermarkets as well as a cinema. Tenants include Bata, Aldo, American Swiss and Foschini.

One of the country’s most recent offerings is Airport Junction Shopping Centre located – as its name suggests – close to Gaborone’s international airport. Estimated to have cost around BWP 385 million, the mall has a mix of high fashion outlets and classy international brands, as well as various

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supermarkets and a food court home to a Debonair’s Pizza, Nando’s and Ocean Basket.

Main Mall is the official centre of Gaborone, built in 1963 for the preparation of independence and not much has changed or been updated since for nostalgic reasons. The mall has shops, banks and business offices and if you want to gain a taste of how local people shop, then this is your best bet. Vendors display hand-carved curios and Botswanan crafts, much is a market-style fashion.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Shaping the future of

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

B

otswana is helping shape the future of sustainable travel with a number of operators, camps and hotels practicing low-impact, high-quality tourism across the country through various measures. And it doesn’t end there. An increasing number of non-profit organisations in Botswana are doing their bit for conservation in order to preserve the wonderful biodiversity and stunning landscapes found in this southern African jewel.

the company is also behind school nutrition

built water access sites and supplies for

schemes, scholarships and village upliftment

communities and built classrooms and donated

programmes. Dedicated teams organise these

bursaries to educate students. Projects in

programmes at local schools and run camps

which &Beyond is involved include Oceans

at Wilderness Safaris and its partner camps,

Without Boarders – striving to catalyse

closing them off to the public so they can host

positive change across its marine footprint

children instead. Projects range from planting

and the Lionscape Coalition – helping secure

indigenous trees and vegetables to practicing

a future for the continent’s lions, and work

low-footprint travelling by using eco-friendly

closely with the Africa Foundation.

‘pack and go’ materials like wood.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

But &Beyond and Wilderness Safaris, like many tourism operators across Botswana, are also

Wilderness Holdings also seeks to employ

practicing responsible tourism by running eco-

staff from rural community areas with little

friendly accommodation. Wilderness Safari’s

money or employment opportunities and

King’s Pool Camp operates entirely on solar-

Botswana puts sustainability at the forefront of

offer training and skills development. The

power (this system saw Wilderness win the

its tourism activities by prioritising experiences

company creates jobs that aim to give value

National Energy Globe Award for Botswana a

which are suitable for the environment over

to the wildlife in these areas, augmenting local

few years back) and a number of other camps

those which are, perhaps, more economically

economies. In financial year 2018, BWP 385

use solar-power including Wilderness’ Duma

beneficial. This is an example of the country’s

million was spent on creating employment

Tau Camp and Pelo Camp in Maun. Properties

well-managed tourism; being able to strike a

opportunities in these areas.

across the country are using sustainable

balance between preservation and generating

materials that are locally sourced and placing

sustainable income. It is one of the reasons

Safari company &Beyond is also going to

emphasis on the importance of guests reusing

why Botswana is so often praised.

great efforts to practice low-impact, high-

and recycling at all times when possible.

GIVING BACK

yield tourism. Its lodges, camps and tours aim to reduce water usage and have created

Botswana is certainly leading the way when

Wilderness Holdings is just one example

water bottling plants at lodges across Africa

it comes to sustainable travel, providing an

of how tourism operators are giving back

to reduce plastics. The company has also

example to the rest of the globe.

to their community. During 2018 financial year, the company contributed BWP 150.2 million to conservation and development initiatives – three times the value distributed Children in the Wilderness, aims to facilitate sustainable conservation through leadership development and education of children in Africa. The company recognises that children are the future when it comes to conservation and is keen to offer life skills and educational programmes to help develop the next generation of decision-makers; inspiring them to care for their natural heritage. In addition,

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Children in the Wilderness conservation programme

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to shareholders. Its non-profit organisation,

Air Botswana participates in activities geared towards strengthening developmental health, arts, music and the welfare of local citizens through education and networking. The national airline offers sponsorship to a number of employees but also to other individuals through a number of events and participants in community projects – and has hosted the Ramotswa School for deaf children and donated to the Bokaa community.

Similarly, Botswana Railways (BR) is actively involved in educational and conservation projects and community development. Security group G4S recognises that sustainable growth of its business largely depends on its engagement and development with communities across the country. Community projects include the Bhubesi Pride – working with the community of Old Naledi (Gaborone’s oldest township) helping maintain local infrastructure by offering repairs and replacements and donating to schools in the area. G4S also has a great relationship with the Philip Moshotle Primary School in the city, helping the institution with installations and education.

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It’s not just camps and lodges that are being responsible in Botswana. Initiatives set by corporations to have a positive impact on the society, environment and stakeholders – known as Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives (CSRs) – is a concept that has become a key issue in strategies of companies across the globe and corporations are actively engaging in practices that have positive impacts on the country.

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CSR INITIATIVES

WHAT YOU CAN DO? • Support local communities and their economy by being generous with tipping • Use biodegradable toiletries and laundry detergents on your travels • Don’t distress or disturb wildlife – stay on the designated trails and don’t drive after animals • Leave as little waste as possible behind when leaving camps.

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NIGHTLIFE

BOTSWANA BY NIGHT: Where to eat, drink and party

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here are a number of lively spots to be found in Gaborone and elsewhere – just don’t expect lots of places to be open until seven or eight in the morning, or find huge strips of loud bars and clubs.

There are spots to be found, however, from a quiet drink in a relaxed setting to dancing clubs and thriving bars for night owls. Here are our top picks of where to eat, drink and party.

Like most capital cities, Gaborone is home

Main Deck, an open bar and restaurant with

to the biggest number of bars, clubs and

local artwork and artistic graffiti, is located

hangout spots in Botswana, thanks to its large

in Main Mall and provides a unique hangout

hotel scene, cultural influences and number

spot to unwind on the weekend with friends

of visitors it welcomes each year.

and grab a bite to eat and a drink. There is a selection of craft beers and cocktails as well

MASA SQUARE

as a number of spirits.

If you’re in the city and stuck for things to do

Away from the square but still affording

– particularly on the weekend – then Masa

a great view of the city, Room50Two’s

Square in the Central Business District is a

on-site restaurant and bar Table50Two sits

great place to start your night. Masa Square

at the top of iTowers South on the 28th

Hotel itself has a great rooftop bar called the

floor, making it the highest dining venue in

Absolut Lounge that offers a birds-eye view

the country. The fine dining eatery has a

of the city and centred around the hotel’s

world-class menu comprising steaks, fish

swimming pool and regular entertainment.

and salads, and there is also an impressive

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cocktail selection. The outdoor lounge and

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If you’re looking for something to eat too,

bar area provide a great place to chill with

then you could do a lot worse than visit

your partner, friends or work colleagues

the property’s Don Carlos Restaurant that

and you can even rent out space for a

serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with

special occasion. The panoramic view of

a local twist. Outside the hotel are a couple

the entire city lit up at night is an opportu-

of other good bars to choose from including

nity you just can’t miss.

Cappello. This place is great for hanging out with friends and having a few drinks on a

If you are after some cocktails and dancing,

warm evening and if you get peckish, the

then Brazilian restaurant Rodizios (there’s

pizzas are pretty good too.

two in Gaborone) is the place. The venue

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regularly hosts samba parties and holds salsa events.

Rhapsody’s in Phakalane is well-known for its tasty ribs and sushi, but there is also a great selection of music and drinks. The establishment often hosts poetry evenings,

ELSEWHERE

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serves cocktails, delicious meat dishes and

Besides Gaborone, there are plenty of other locations with bars, restaurants and clubs. Maun is home to a number of open-air bars and restaurants offering a great night out. Also expect to find lively scenes in Francistown, Jwaneng, Sowa, Kasane and Selebi Phikwe. Our top picks are below:

has live DJs and a happy hour and specials throughout the week.

CIGAR LOUNGE For those really looking to let their hair

FRANCISTOWN

KASANE

• Pablo’s Executive Club

• Trekkers Night Club

• Watering Hole

• Savannah Bar

• Lizard Lounge

• Thebe Restaurant and Bar

down, then Cigar Lounge in Phakalane will

MAUN

give a taste of Botswana nightlife culture. The

• Tandurei Restaurant

club is open from Wednesday to Sunday with Fridays and Saturdays staying open until 6am and plays a mixture of South African rap and hip-hop combined with popular Western tracks. There are guest DJs and performers on Friday and Saturday evenings and they have a selection of drinks – both local and imported. Dress code is smart casual.

• Okavango River Lodge Bar • Reeds Restaurant & Bar • The Old Bridge Backpackers

• Hunters Pub & Grill SELEBI PHIKWE • Syringa Restaurant & Bar JWANENG • Galaxy Sports Club • Cresta Bar

WHAT TO DRINK There are a few of locally made beers which you can find in most bars and restaurants – Castle Lager, St Louis Special Light as well as Lion Larger. Widely available and excellent tasting are Windhoek Lager from Namibia and Zambezi Lager from Zimbabwe. Spirits and wines are imported particularly from South Africa. More traditional drinks include bojalwa, a sproutedsorghum beer brewed commercially as Chibuku.

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ART & CULTURE

A unique blend of traditional and modern art gives a taste of

BOTSWANA’S RICH CULTURE

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otswanan art has been around for thousands of years, dating back to the beginnings of modern man and takes many forms, from ancient rock paintings to contemporary clay pottery and basket ware.

Perhaps the latter two are the most renowned items visitors can expect to find and purchase as souvenirs during their travels in today’s day and age. But fine paintings, sculptures and wooden crafts are also widely being produced by local artists.

these mixtures. Basket making is an intricate

BUSHMAN ART

process and some larger baskets can take up to two weeks to complete. Traditionally,

The country’s earliest records of art forms

closed-style baskets with lids are used to store

were found to be created by San – an

grains and seeds as well as sorghum beer and

indigenous hunter-gather people. As well as

bowl-style baskets were made for women to

rock painting, they crafted beaded necklaces

carry objects on their heads. Nowadays these

and worked with wood, ostrich shells and

baskets are widely produced for the commer-

leather. Outlets across Botswana now sell

cial market and new shapes, colours and

commercial examples of San art, based closely

modern patterns have been introduced. Most

on traditional designs like bows and arrows,

baskets are made by Bayei and Hambukushu

leather bags and painted ostrich shells. In

women in the north-western Okavango Delta.

more recent times, San artists have come to the fore with bright and distinctive paintings

BASKETRY

WOODCRAFT

of animals and people, the pieces depict deep

There is a huge selection of wooden crafts in

The village of D’Kar on the Trans-Kalahari

Botswana, from kitchen utensils to traditional

Highway to Maun has a great craft gallery

carved furniture. Visitors who love wooden

displaying this type of art.

connections their lifestyles have with nature.

Traditional baskets are made by weaving

crafts can find them in Gaborone, Ghana,

together leaf fibres of the young real fan palm

Gumare, Serowe, Maun, Francistown and

If in Gaborone, head to the Thapong Visual Arts

(or mokolwane in Setswana). The leaves get

Kasane. They can also often be purchased on

Centre to experience an array of artists keen

stripped into string-like pieces and are then

the side of the road. In northern Botswana,

to distinguish themselves, from musicians to

woven together – pretty much all baskets

the Hambukushu people are well known for

fashion designers to painters. The Thapong trust

have a pattern of some type and different

their artistic carvings of animals and human

colours can be created by boiling natural dyes

figures. You’ll find these for sale in a number

taken from plants and dipping the strands into

of craft stores.

Hand-painted ostrich shells

CLAY POTTERY Clay pots have been used in the country for around 2,000 years as an integral part of daily life, as a means of storing water and sorghum beer and for cooking. Today, they still remain hand-made for the commercial market by local communities and traditionally by the women – they have the task of collecting clay and moulding it, which includes the kaolin-

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that produce the red and brown colours that are decorated using natural oxides. There are commercial pottery centres in Thamaga, Molepolole, Kanye and Gaborone.

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based clays from south-eastern Botswana

was formed in 1989 and established the centre in 1999, with the aim of promoting visual arts in Botswana. As well as encouraging aspiring artists, the centre helps educate the community through workshops focused on drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Among artists in Qaeqhao Moses who creates impressionistic oil paintings and lithographs inspired by his father’s hunting adventures and Australian Aboriginal art, using dots to create symbolic patterns. There are also fashion designers like Mumse, whose combines traditional southern African patterns with modern-day dress to create eye-capturing pieces available to purchase. The centre also holds an annual event called the Thapong Visual Arts Centre Artist of the Year and showcase the competitors’ pieces throughout their gallery, 2018’s winners include Phenyo Danny and Moatlhodi.

The Botswana National Museum, also known as the National Museum & Art Gallery, is located in the capital city and is the custodian of Botswana’s cultural and natural heritage and exhibits a number of artistic pieces by contemporary African artists. Other great places to experience Botswana’s culture and purchase some crafts include BotswanaCraft

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and the Main Mall in Gaborone.

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MICE

Doing business in

BOTSWANA

M

eetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism is fast growing in Botswana making it a leading destination in Africa, with hotels and resorts attracting large numbers of business travellers each year thanks to their state-of-the-art facilities.

neighbouring countries South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. And there are great air connections too, with foreign airlines like Qatar Airways now offering flights a few days a week and national career Air Botswana regularly updating its service with a new fleet of jets.

SADC Botswana is a member and is home to the headquarters of the Southern African

The MICE segment is globally recognised

Development Community (SADC), an inter-

as being highly lucrative – the industry is

governmental organisation aimed to further

estimated at USD 650 billion in comparison

socio-economic development between 16

to the USD 7 trillion estimated for the travel

southern African countries and thus giving

and tourism industry. And Botswana is tapping

preferential market access to over 277 million

into this market, doing reasonably well thanks

consumers in the SADC region. Botswana

to its proven record of political stability, low

is the ideal trading hub for SADC and has

taxation levels, growing economy and security

the infrastructure and facilities required to

for investments. For many years, Botswana

cater for the major conferences, meeting and

has been among the top-level credit ratings

exhibitions required.

for both economic outlook and political

The country is becoming the destination of choice for investment, leisure and work with excellent opportunities for business and trade. Part of its attractiveness comes from

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stability worldwide.

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its convenient location, sharing borders with

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Botswana’s Conference & Exhibition Centre, located in the capital’s centre, is home to two larger rooms with capacities of 2,000 and 10,000 people, with a further 16 smaller conference and seminar rooms. The centre has hosted the Global Expo Botswana and the FOBEX food and beverage exhibition in previous years.

BUSINESS-FRIENDLY HOTELS There are a number of business-friendly hotels that offers superior facilities and amenities to care for any type of conference or exhibition. Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino is amongst them and has a thriving business hub with flexible spaces and a dedicated team on hand. Their business centre is home to five seminar rooms with a capacity of up to 500 guests and is located just 15 kilometres from the airport. The hotel has a fantastic catering team and great value all-inclusive packages.

Many hotels in the city are upgrading and renovating their MICE facilities to compete.

WHY DO BUSINESS HERE? • Botswana offers a negotiable tax holiday package of 5-10 years

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• Imported raw materials for manufacturing for export are exempt from customs duty • Foreign businesses set up in Botswana are allowed full repatriation of profits and dividends • Botswana’s government offers a 200 percent rebate on manpower training for investment firms.

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KUBU LODGE

Tranquil getaway on

THE CHOBE RIVER

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here is no place quite like the banks of the Chobe River in the warm climate of northern Botswana, where tranquility and beauty mix, where the immaculate Chobe bushbuck has sanctuary and warthog, mongoose and hippo are lords of the domain. Set on 30 hectares among all this is the small, privately owned Kubu Lodge.

Dining involves each meal being carefully and freshly prepared then served al fresco on the restaurant’s deck. Facilities include a curio shop, a reading lounge, daybeds and a swimming pool with loungers under trees near the river’s edge.

Activities include the opportunity to experience

community in various capacities over the last two

Chobe National Park by boat or safari game

decades. The lodge was responsible for setting up

drive. Guests can also take a marked nature walk

the Kazungula Children’s Ark Support Group – on

at Kubu Lodge, a boat cruise to the confluence of

the property is a day care centre and youth library

Kubu is the Setswana word for ‘hippo’, a common

the Chobe and Zambezi rivers where four coun-

that provides a loving atmosphere and educational

resident of the Chobe River. The lodge comprises

tries meet, a guided tour of a working crocodile

activities to children.

11 thatched raised wooden chalets with decks

farm, trips to the wildlife centre and trips to view

set out beneath giant ebony and wild fig trees on

the Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe.

shaded lawn that extend to the river’s edge. The

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The Botswana tradition of extending a warm welcome to all visitors is proudly continued at

chalets are fully serviced offering guests all the

Kubu Lodge takes its social responsibilities seri-

Kubu Lodge, making it an ideal place from where

comforts they’d find in their own home.

ously and has been closely involved with the local

to explore this region.

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ENTHUSIASTS

uninhabited areas usually inaccessible to most

Taking a kayak through the Okavango is a

helicopterhorizons.com) offers these kinds of

wonderful way to experience the delta. If

safaris to the Okavango Delta and elsewhere

you’re feeling adventurous, or simply want to

in northern Botswana, the Kalahari Game

experience something different to the tradi-

Reserve and neighbouring Victoria Falls.

tourists and can land almost anywhere to explore on foot. Helicopter Horizons (www.

tional mokoro ride or boat trip, a kayaking safari is ideal. Opting for a kayak over a

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If you are an adventure junkie, then you could do a lot worse than visit a country like Botswana for a different type of safari. From horseback to helicopter, there is something here to satisfy all.

1. LEAVE THE MOKORO AND TAKE A KAYAK

safari, riding at some speed across the plains

3. GO ON A BALLOON ADVENTURE

or silently stalking herds of elephant or buffalo

ence and is a fun way to keep fit. You can

This provides an opportunity to enjoy

experienced riders, and beginners could still

book a kayak safari with Kayaktive Adventure

breath-taking views from high above, combing

opt for this type of safari, as knowledgeable

Safaris (www.kayakbotswana.com). Kayaktive

a unique experience of thrills and serenity.

riders and guides are there to help. African

ensures your trip runs smoothly and offers a

You’re able to explore the wildlife on the

Horseback Safaris (www.africanhorseback.

support boat that glides on the water behind

ground as well as witness birds roosting

com) offers great packages.

you, staying far enough back so your experi-

and giraffe hiding. Wilderness Safaris (www.

ence won’t be ruined but they will come in

wilderness-safaris.com) schedules hot-air

handy should you have any problems.

balloon rides over the Okavango from some

mokoro means you are able to control the canoe yourself providing a hands-on experi-

of its camps.

by riding closely behind. However, a horseback adventure isn’t just for those incredibly

5. WALK WITH ELEPHANTS Walking among the giant creatures through the Okavango is a truly one-of-a-kind intimate

2. EXPLORE FROM THE SKY 4. TAKE A HORSEBACK

encounter with memories to last a lifetime.

wildest regions of the delta or elsewhere

Riding safaris are a popular way to experience

you a thrill like no other, but be assured you

in Botswana? You can take a personalised

Botswana’s incredible scenery and wildlife.

are safely out of danger as you walk close to an

helicopter safari to reach those remote and

Experienced riders can enjoy an exhilarating

experienced and highly trained elephant handler.

Fancy exploring the unreachable and

ADVENTURE

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Top safaris for adventure

Lingering among the wildlife this way will give

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WILDLIFE

Wildlife and

Lion, cheetah and zebra can also be spotted.

WHERE TO SEE IT

Chobe National Park in particular is known as home for large herds of elephants and Cape buffalo. In addition to the larger animals, over 500 species of bird and 85 species of fish have been recorded in the delta.

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KALAHARI DESERT

B

otswana is without a doubt one of the best countries on the continent if you are looking for a true African safari experience. Regarded as one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, Botswana is in a prime location between Zimbabwe and Namibia. It’s broad range of natural habitats means there is a rich variety of experiences and encounters waiting to be had.

THE OKAVANGO DELTA The delta, located in northern Botswana,

The desert covers 900,000 sq km of semi-arid sandy savanna in southern Africa, covering much of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Located in central Botswana, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve is the world’s second-largest game reserve and has a harsh, sprawling terrain, most of which is still inaccessible. Small groups of Sen live in the reserve and it is home to just two

on the lagoons. A number of air charter

permanent camps – the Kalahari Plains Camp

companies offer flights over the Okavango so

and Tau Pan – where guests can stay and

visitors can get a stunning bird’s-eye view of

enjoy the wildlife. Alternatively, mobile safaris

the vast delta. Walking safaris and mokoro

offer a fantastic way to explore the Kalahari.

rides are also popular.

The Reserve has an abundance of herbivores Chobe National Park, in particular, is known

like the blue wildebeest, springbok and oryx

as the land of the giants as it’s home to large

found usually in the water-filled pans after the

herds of elephants and Cape buffalo. It has a

rain falls. Hyenas are also very common in the

number of ecosystems and diverse land-

Kalahari as are small predators like foxes and

scapes all centring around the Chobe River.

mongooses. Giraffe, zebra, lion and leopard can also sometimes be spotted although

A wide range of species are found within the

you are less likely to see these in the desert.

delta including, and most famously perhaps,

Visitors can find large birds like ostrich and kori

elephant, as well as hippo, buffalo, blue

bustard. Sandgrouse, pale chanting goshawk

wildebeest, giraffe and the Nile crocodile.

and snake eagles are also commonly seen.

country and draws in thousands of visitors every year, thanks to its rich population of free-roaming animals and birds. This is the largest inland delta in the world and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The delta is known for its grassy plains that flood seasonally and become a lush habitat full of flora and fauna.

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is one of the main attractions of the

FACTS • Nearly 40 per cent of Botswana’s land area is devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas • Botswana’s elephant population is among the largest in the world • The Okavango Delta is a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 400 species recorded • Botswana is the best place to observe meerkats in the wild; they are extremely common throughout the Kalahari.

EVENTS

Fabulous festivals and cultural

CELEBRATIONS

Botswana is a country full of cultural celebrations, exciting events and one-of-a-kind experiences. During your stay, check out some of the events below to gain a taste of Botswana.

DITHUBARUBA CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Shashe Horse Track, Maun | 10-13 April

Molepolole | 7 September The Mascom Derby first started in 2006 and has become an annual event. It attracts a

Dithubaruba is a festival that promotes and

number of competitors both local and from

celebrates the culture of Bakwena. It show-

neighbouring countries. In the past years it

cases history, culture, song, dance and poetry.

has attracted over 10,000 spectators to see

SALT PANS ULTRA MARATHON

jockeys fight to win in a number of events. It

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans | 3-6 October

gives Batswana horse owners the opportunity to showcase their local breeds.

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MASCOM DERBY

The Salt Pans Ultra Trail Marathon is a unique 3 day / 100 km ultra trail run on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. It is Botswana’s only

MAITISONG FESTIVAL

ultra-marathon event and showcases one

Gaborone | April

of the most unique environments. Set in the birth place of mankind, the race is flat and

This month-long international arts festival

KURU DANCE FESTIVAL

grows every year with music, theatre and

D’Kar Village, Ghanzi District | August/ September

public lectures. It involves a series of events at Gaborone venues, mostly at Maitisong in

The Kuru Dance festival is a cultural event

tional following. There are both free of charge

that usually takes place marking a full moon

and paid-for events.

around the time of August. Different San

Matsieng Aerodrome, Rasesa, Gaborone District | 30 May

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Maruapula, in a festival with a large interna-

BOTSWANA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

anything but easy.

MAUN INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Maun | 26 November, 1 December

groups from across Botswana, Namibia and

The Maun International Arts Festival (MIAF)

South Africa come together to celebrate and

celebrates artistic expressions by local,

share their rich heritage of storytelling, sing-

national and international artists in the

ing and dancing.

disciplines of comedy, theatre, poetry, visual arts, dance and live music. The festival runs for eight days with workshops, symposia and

INDEPENDENCE DAY

community outreach projects.

Gaborone | 30 September If you are visiting Botswana during this period, expect to find celebrations of all kinds

The Botswana International AirShow brings a

wherever you are. In Gaborone, the city is

tremendous day of fun and excitement for local

filled with marching soldiers, dancers and

aviation enthusiasts. Proceeds are donated to

To find out more, visit:

loud music. Head to the National Stadium

local charities and worthy social institutions.

www.eventsbotswana.co.bw or get in touch

area to capture the excitement.

by calling +267 71 73 71 84

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CRESTA LODGE

Comfort and relaxation

IN THE CAPITAL

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resta Lodge is located 2 km from Gaborone city centre, 10 km from Mokolodi Game Reserve and just a few kilometres off the Tlokweng/ Zeerust border road. The three-star lodge is set within five acres of greenery and comprises guest rooms, conference facilities, a swimming pool and gym, as well as an on-site bar and restaurant.

Conference facilities are spacious enough to

perfect place to enjoy a sundowner at the end of

accommodate up to 400 delegates and features

a busy day exploring the city, as well as a terrace

four conference and meeting halls ideal for small,

cafe, serving delicious soft drinks and coffee.

mid-sized or large events. The lodge frequently plays host to a number of business conferences,

Leisure facilities include a well-equipped gym and

from financial services companies to mining-type

swimming pool, set in lush green gardens with

indaba events and corporate getaways. These

comfortable sun loungers and shaded areas.

facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment and meeting rooms have flexible spaces so they can be organised to accommodate different events.

Each of the 156 well-appointed guest rooms

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includes all the amenities you would expect from

The Chatters Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is open

a three-star property, including air-conditioning,

to guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving

Wi-Fi, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a

a variety of tasty meals, from a buffet-style dinner

flat-screen TV. Rooms range from doubles (with

to an Ă la carte meal, as well as an extensive wine

disability access) to king rooms and family suites.

list. Tapas and snacks can be enjoyed in the terrace

Suites include seating areas and a mini-bar.

snack bar. In addition, there is a sports bar; the

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AVANI

Blissful retreat in

CENTRAL LOCATION

A

vani Gaborone Resort & Casino is located in the Maruapula area of Botswana. With access to all the city action, nearby wildlife and plenty of fun both on and off-site, Avani Gaborone offers it all.

In addition to the indoor facilities, Avani

networking in the restaurants or unwinding

Gaborone Resort & Casino boasts lush

in the room.

gardens that can cater for any type of outdoor event such as team-building exercises. The

In the heart of the resort is a beautiful

Centre Court and Mopane Gardens offer the

and rejuvenating spa that promises to melt

best venue for outdoor parties, with further

away troubles. Mosha Spa offers a variety

options available by request.

of treatments to satisfy any need. Guests can relax and experience calm and tranquil

The property has 199 tranquil havens in five

Avani Gaborone’s five restaurants offer

surroundings while indulging in one of the

categories, each featuring all the modern

round-the-clock goodness, including tasty

many treatments. The property also boasts

essentials for a seamless stay. Guests can

bites, refreshing tipples and international

its own pizza oven, gym, volleyball court and

pick an Avani suite for additional space with

flavours that can be enjoyed by the pool,

kiddie’s jungle gym.

a living or dining area or be spoiled in the Avani presidential suite. Catch up on work or connect with complimentary Wi-Fi and raid the fully stocked minibar.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES Avani Gaborone’s conference facilities boast one large conference room that can be partitioned into three rooms, with five smaller breakaway rooms for smaller group meetings. Guests can also host extravagant parties and Avani’s on-site team can create the perfect atmosphere and ambience to leave a lasting impression.

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AVIS

Driving force in car hire in

SOUTHERN AFRICA

W

ith 116 outlets throughout southern Africa, Avis Rent a Car is the only car rental company represented throughout Botswana.

Known for providing exceptional services to customers, Avis offers affordable car rental with

OUR FLEET

four conveniently placed and easily accessible

The Avis Rent a Car Botswana fleet offers

branches at airports in Gaborone, Francistown,

customers a variety of modern-model passenger

Maun and Kasane. It also has its head office in

vehicles, from economical hatches to luxury

the commercial centre of Gaborone, where Avis

saloons. For the leisure traveller, the range

Car Sales is able to offer great deals on well-

includes multi-seater minibuses as well as 4x4

maintained, nearly new, quality used vehicles with

vehicles to explore the country’s stretches of

a full service history and guaranteed low mileage.

wonderful wilderness.

A FLEET FOR EVERYONE

Have a look at the company’s range of rental

Since 1974 the company has kept to its renowned

to select.

cars and decide which quality car you would like

brand promise of ‘We Try Harder’, which has permeated through the business and is the driving

For the ultimate travelling experience, customers

force behind Avis’s position at the forefront of

need look no further.

technology, offering innovative products.

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THRILLS – OR TO CHILL

J

ust as Kwalape Safari Lodge sits a few kilometres from the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers at the point where Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet, so its highly trained, competent and experienced team and partners bring together a thrilling range of safari adventures for gk=uests.

BOAT SAFARIS

The Victoria Falls, on both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides, are only about an hour’s drive from the lodge. It’s perfect for adrenalin junkies, with activities that include white water rafting, a 111-metre bungee jump, river surfing, kayaking,

the evening and traditional dinners complemented

heart-stopping gorge swings and zip wires.

by cultural dance and song performances.

For the more sedate visitor to Victoria Falls,

Business travellers have access to the fully equipped

activities include river cruises, elephant rides,

conference room, accommodating groups of up

cultural experiences, fishing, golf and safari

to 150, while the wealth of organised trips on

adventures.

offer make excellent team-building or downtime

Boat safaris along the Chobe River will deliver an

events. All activities are planned with sustainability,

abundance of riverine birds and animals. The lodge

When the day’s safari is over, the lodge provides

is also near the entrance to Chobe National Park

a warm welcome and refreshment. The restau-

conservation and community high on the agenda.

and its game drives provide opportunities to see

rant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, all served

Open as of March 2020, Ngoma Plains

and photograph a wonderful range and concentra-

buffet-style, while the bar serves drinks and light

Adventure Lodge is located 53 km into the

tion of wildlife.

meals. A boma is available nearby for bonfires in

Chobe National Park.

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An ideal place for

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PHAKALANE GOLF

A word-class resort in Gaborone’s

GOLFING ESTATE

P

hakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort is a 4-star property located in the heart of Gaborone’s premier Golf Estate.

The Estate encompasses spacious accommodation of a hotel as well as luxurious self-service apartments with extraordinary panoramic views of its 18-hole championship golf course.

HOTEL

and facilities such as the gym, golf course and

development boasts a very impressive confer-

exclusive conferencing rooms.

ence space with 24 skillfully designed venues varying in guest capacity from 6 to 700 with a

The original on-site restaurants have been dramatically upgraded in recent times – the original halfway house known as Feathers

On-site amenities include a state-of-the-art

has been redesigned, yet respects the golfing

gym, so guests can prepare for the day ahead

tradition it came from and is appropriately

or unwind at the end of the day with an

named the 19th Hole – a golfers retreat with

invigorating workout session. It has all the

a family friendly casual dining ambiance. The

essential equipment for both weightlifters and

much-loved fine dining restaurant Drotsky’s

those who enjoy their cardio sessions.

has been refashioned with an interesting flare.

The Cosmopolitan Experience eatery offers a

Combining modern lodging accommodation

global flavour.

with amenities that capture elegance, this intimate and inviting hotel is both a luxury

The Phakalane Golf Estate Resort, Hotel and

vacation getaway and an exceptional business

Convention Centre is located in Phakalane

meeting destination. The hotel features 80

Golf Estate, just 12km from Gaborone (a

spacious guest rooms, each with an elegant

short way from the A1), 12 km from Sir

décor. The sophisticated accommodation

Seretse Khama International Airport and only

offers spectacular views over its 18-hole

a 20-minute drive from Tlokweng Border

championship course to the city and beyond.

Post. This newly built convention centre is

The configuration of rooms, from executive

a bold development on the footprint of the

to grand executive, have all the comfort

forerunner Golf Clubhouse. This exciting new

and efficiency that you would expect from a 4-star hotel.

SELF-CATERING SERVICED APARTMENTS The resort is home to spacious private, fully furnished and equipped, three bedroomed self-catering apartments, with a central shared swimming pool and two parking bays for added convenience. Each unit has two bathrooms, a spacious lounge area, laundry facilities and a patio. The apartments at Phakalane Golf Estate Resort are ideally suited for families, long stay guests, golfing groups, conference participants and tourist groups. Situated on the property, they are within short walking distance to the restaurants, bars, spa and all the other amenities 30

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total capacity of in excess of 1,800 guests.

ISLAND MOBILE SAFARIS

Creating memorable safari experiences

FOR 45 YEARS

F

rom a legacy spanning 45 years, Island Mobile Safaris sets a precedent that is unparalleled in Botswana’s tourism industry. The company is focused on providing accessibility to Botswana’s heritage, offering a wide range of mobile safaris and day excursions for either land or water-based activities

A mobile safari is the ultimate way to experience the natural grandeur of Botswana. On their journey, guests encounter true nature as well as the authenticity and rich diversity Botswana has to offer. Witnessing stunning landscapes and memorable wildlife, guests are sure to have an unparalleled safari experience.

The astoundingly prolific wildlife of Botswana makes it one of the best safari destinations in Africa.

Guests can experience the breath-taking and diverse ecosystems of Botswana. From the immense inland delta of the Okavango, through the Chobe National Park with its teeming wildlife to the vast plains of the ancient Kalahari, Botswana is a world of wonders.

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CONTEMPORARY LINEN

Linen of choice for

BOTSWANA’S HOTELS

E

stablished in 2003 to serve the linen needs of the hospitality industry in Botswana, Contemporary Linens is a manufacturing, distribution and service supply company focused on the supply of high and competitively priced bed, bath and table linen as well as in-room amenities.

Coupled with its product supply, it also has a professional interior design service catering to the client’s every hospitality need.

be put down to its individually tailored service

only with products but also, more importantly,

and its team’s desire to always go the extra

with the people who use its merchandise.

mile for its customers.

The company markets and manufactures a

A FINE REPUTATION

variety of products, such as towels, robes, hotel toiletries and spa creams and oils, aimed

Contemporary Linens has a fine reputation

at the specific needs and requirements of its

in Botswana with a significant share of the

varied hospitality client base.

country’s leading hotels and lodges now valued clients. From such spectacular local success, the

QUALITY OF PRODUCT

company now has clients beyond Botswana in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Above all, the company endeavours to ensure customer satisfaction through its quality of

The company is also the sole appointed agent

The company’s directors and staff all come

product, service and reliability. The success of

for the Nortex luxury range of towels as well

with a wealth of experience in the textile

the company, in its relatively short history, can

as Bespoke Amenities.

industry. Such understanding of their profession ensures they will provide customers with the right products to suit their individual needs.

‘ONE CALL, WE SUPPLY ALL’ Based in Botswana, Contemporary Linens guarantees a convenient and effective service to its customers. Its slogan is “One call, we supply all” and clients soon understand why when they see the wide range of products on offer, both functional and decorative, and the variety of styles, textures and colours.

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SKL CAMPS

Camp

Camp

SAVUTI

LINYANTI

C

C

amp Savuti is located along the Savuti Channel and is an unfenced camp that receives regular wildlife visitors and offers a diverse landscape ideal for game viewing.

Guests at Camp Savuti will be accommodated in private and peaceful Meru-style tents. There are five individual tents built on elevated wooden platforms offering some elevation for overlooking the channel.

amp Linyanti, aside from the privacy and comfort of guests’ individual rooms and viewing decks, offers a bar, lounge and dining area in prime positioning for unending views all the way to Namibia.

The tented suites are luxuriously adorned with carpeted floors, ample space, en-suite bathrooms

The main lodge has extensive wooden decks that overlook the bulging

and private verandas, but

Linyanti River and the floodplains beyond it. Meals can be served on the

the wood, canvas and

deck for a dining experience with the birds and whatever animals happen

natural colours keep it in

to be passing by. Guests can relax on comfortable couches and gaze at the

tune with the surroundings.

endless horizon, or pick up a pair of binoculars and scan the water’s edge for

Guests will feel relaxed and

interesting birds and animals.

at ease with nothing but

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comfort and exclusivity in

The secluded location and the subsequent privacy of the experience at Camp

their Meru safari tents.

Linyanti translate to memorable, impactful understanding of Africa.

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SKL CAMPS

Crocodile Camp

SAFARI & SPA

C

rocodile Camp Safari & Spa, situated on the banks of Thamalakane River in Maun, is an oasis for those who love the safari experience. Croc Camp, with a distinguished heritage, has been a place of adventures for visitors since 1946.

This is where adventures to one of Africa´s best Safari experiences begins.

The hotel features a luxurious spa, outdoor swimming pool as well as two restaurants and bars. Set inside a gated estate, the hotel offers great security to its guests, while

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

surrounded by lush flora and pristine plantation.

Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa is a safari lodge

Whether in need of a romantic weekend away

offering the best luxury accommodation in

or planning a wedding, honeymoon, anniver-

Maun. Located within outskirts of the town,

sary, corporate event, conference or launch,

the safari camp is a tranquil retreat offering the

Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa will ensure guests

utmost in stylish comfort.

have a memorable stay and experience.

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ODE HOSPITALITY

Botswana’s renowned

HOSPITALITY GROUP The Overseas Development Enterprises (ODE) Hospitality was established back in 1980, and has since grown into a major Botswana hospitality group with four hotels and a renowned restaurant in its portfolio.

ROOM50TWO

underground parking and complementary

rooms, both have walk in showers, a 43-inch

shuttles to and from the airport.

LED TV and air-conditioning with a mini fridge

Located within iTowers South – Botswana’s

and in-room safe.

tallest building – Room50Two provides

The property’s on-site restaurant, Table50Two,

Gaborone’s business district with a uniquely

is a contemporary restaurant and bar on the

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and

stylish property defined by high standards

28th floor making it the highest dining venue in

public areas as well as free parking on the

of hospitality. The property is situated just a

the country. The outdoor airy lounge provides

property. Its rooms are equipped with contem-

20-minute drive from the airport and diamond

breathtaking panoramic views of the city while

porary amenities and facilities. TraveLodge’s

hub, in close distance to major business

the indoor setting makes for an elegant and

on-site eatery offers a breakfast buffet with a

centres, government offices and shopping

stylish dinning experience ideal for business

wide choice, while an à la carte menu is avail-

malls. Room50Two is home to a number

meetings, romantic dinners and celebrations.

able for lunch and dinner, with both local and

of spacious modern rooms, from standard doubles to family rooms and premium double rooms. Amenities in standard rooms

international dishes on offer.

TRAVELODGE GABORONE

The newly established pool bar is located

include open showers, kitchenettes and

In the suburb of Block 3 off the western

between the swimming pool and hotel and

49-inch TVs with DStv. Premium suites have

bypass in Gaborone is TraveLodge, ideally

has a casual laid-back vibe serving delicious

private lounges, a bath tub as well as an open

located for visitors travelling by air or road

wood-fired oven pizzas with a large refreshing

shower, dining table and bigger kitchenette

around the capital. The newly refurbished

drinks menu including craft beers and cocktails.

with a microwave for added convenience. In

property has 115 bedrooms designed in a

Happy hours, special offers and fun events are

addition, guests have free use of the on-site

modern style within a quiet environment.

regularly held.

gym and swimming pool, as well as free secure

Guests have a choice of standard and superior The Gaborone TraveLodge Conference Centre is an outstanding business venue in the heart of the city ideal for meetings, events, gala dinners and product launches. The dedicated team is guest-focused and offer a personalised customers service, fantastic catering options and all-inclusive packages priced at a great value. The state-of-the-art venue features a minimalistic design and the latest technology, with ample space for pre-function gatherings, meetings and exhibitions.

TRAVELODGE KASANE In close proximity to the airport, TraveLodge Kasane is a modern lodge close to banks, shops and restaurants in the northeastern town. With 66 clean and open-plan rooms, 38

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the property boarders Chobe National Park, part of the Chobe-Linyanti-Kwando-river system, and has an observation deck which is ideal in the dry winter season for guests to see herds of the largest elephant population in Africa moving around in search of water.

This spacious viewing deck is also the ideal place to enjoy the sun set after a busy day exploring the park.

There is a swimming pool and bar serving refreshing cocktails, so guests can relax and unwind after a long day exploring the park and free on-site secure parking means they can rest easy. The hotel restaurant serves delicious food with a modern and local twist that has proved popular with locals and tourists alike.

KALAHARI ARMS HOTEL The Ghanzi District is largely covered by the Kalahari Desert which is part of the huge sand basin that reaches from the Orange River up to Angola, in the west to Namibia and in the east to Zimbabwe – and in its heart lays the Kalahari Arms Hotel.

The property is well-equipped so that busy travellers can relax and soak up the sunshine.

Rooms range from singles to family rooms and executive chalets, all offering daily house keeping, an in-room safe and free Wi-Fi. The hotel’s dining venue has won a great reputation for its delicious offerings, from legendary juicy steaks to exceptional pizzas.

The property has a spacious swimming pool set in peaceful well-manicured gardens in the centre of the hotel.

Renovations were completed early 2020 where the reception and public areas have been updated and 29 new rooms added.

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MOKORO LODGE

An oasis of comfort

BETWEEN ADVENTURES

D

esigned with business and leisure travellers as well as self-drive adventurers in mind, Mokoro Lodge offers clean and functional accommodation close to where you need to be.

All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satel-

and there is a free shuttle service to and from

lite channels, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities

neighbouring Maun Airport.

A CARE-FREE STAY

longer stays, especially as a base for scenic flights,

The motel’s location on the outskirts of Maun

Each room has a kitchenette fitted with a

game-rich surrounds.

makes it the prefect transit stop for travellers

microwave and a refrigerator – ideal for a self-

venturing into the Okavango Delta or the

catering stay. But guests can also visit the on-site

Moremi Game Reserve.

restaurant, which offers lights bites and an à la

and a private bathroom fitted with bath or shower as well as free toiletries and a hairdryer.

head, but has the levels of luxury to reward

carte menu. A buffet-style meal can be organised Its standards of comfort and cleanliness will

for groups. There is also a delightful swimming

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pool for cooling dips all year round.

rooms and suites are furnished with beautiful

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teak furniture, giving them a luxury finish and a

Every element is taken care of to ensure a care-

relaxing feel.

free stay. Each room has its own parking space

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Mokoro Lodge is a welcoming place to lay your

game drives, mokoro trips and bush walks in the

MAUN LODGE

Perfect place to unwind

ON DELTA’S DOORSTEP

M

aun Lodge has a range of luxurious accommodation and upscale amenities for the business or leisure traveller looking to use the hotel as a gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve.

A place for all guests to come together is The

Guests can choose from five accommodation

The Boma also offers Ă la carte cuisine for a more

Guests have two swimming pools and a large gym

options, all fully air conditioned, with tea and

traditional dining experience, making it ideal for

at their disposal as well as a sports centre, with

coffee facilities, Wi-Fi and en-suite bathrooms.

formal business dinners or a special evening spent

tennis and squash courts, within easy reach.

There are 10 riverfront rooms, all with a private

with friends and family.

Boma Restaurant and Bar. Beneath a giant thatched roof, The Boma is an atmospheric place where guests meet to share stories and get together for buffets, braais and carveries.

DINING EXPERIENCE

veranda to take in the majestic Thamalakane

All these facilities provide wonderful downtime

River; 88 standard hotel rooms; 26 spacious

The bar is a good place to unwind after a day of

options for business and conference delegates

executive rooms; two executive suites with

travelling, business or sightseeing. Its elevated

drawn here by the largest conference facilities in

private lounge and bar area; and 12 thatched

decking area is the perfect spot for a sundowner.

this part of the country, fully equipped and with

budget chalets.

Live music is provided regularly by local musicians.

seating for 500 delegates.

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DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS

Built on a caring

PHILOSOPHY

D

esert & Delta Safaris, considered to be the most established and comprehensive safari circuit in Botswana, is a leader in responsible tourism.

At the heart of what they do is developing the human potential of tourism in this remarkable country by offering a true safari experience in some of the most pristine conservation areas of Africa.

Desert & Delta Safaris care about traveller’s

environment, they will ultimately ensure guests

health, their well-being and their future poten-

leave having enjoyed an all-encompassing

tial as individuals. They care about their families

Botswana safari.

and the communities they come from.

Most importantly, Desert & Delta Safaris cares

ECO-CONSCIOUS

about Botswana and their philosophy is one

Owing to the nature and location of their

tions, which will ultimately benefit the future of

business in these unspoilt natural environ-

the country.

ments, Desert & Delta Safaris care about Botswana’s natural heritage, and care about being eco-conscious, driving sustainable and

Today, Desert & Delta Safaris own and

innovative initiatives within their daily opera-

operate eight premier safari lodges all

tions which protect and limit the impact the

managed by local citizens. Their properties

business has on the areas in which they work.

offer stunning luxury accommodations with warm local hospitality in the top wildlife

As a lodge operator responsible for crafting

destinations in Botswana, famous for diversity

memorable, often once in a lifetime experi-

of experiences and wildlife.

ences, Desert & Delta Safaris care about guests and the experiences they have in Botswana.

They care about each one of their staff

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members who all play a fundamental role in

With over 37 years’ in the safari industry, they

creating memorable experiences for travellers.

know that by caring for the people and their

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GRAND ARIA

The new gem brings class

TO GABORONE

T

he Grand Aria Hotel & Conference Centre is a new entrant in the hospitality market in Botswana and a hidden gem in the city.

Located in Gaborone Phase 2, a stone’s throw away from the Central Business District in the vicinity of the Botswana Examination Council and Mass Media Complex, the home of Botswana’s national television.

accommodate a banquet function of 400.

The property has a lush rose garden which is

Attached to Kgotla, the Lapa function room

the perfect setting for a memorable wedding

can add another 80 pax.

or celebration.

DINING VARIETY On-site restaurants cater to all tastes including Le Grand Food Arena Restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a buffet style. Guest can order a la carte dinners from Le Grand Café Coffee Shop or the Déjà vu Pool Bar, which is perfect for a sundowner and over looks the hotel’s infinity

Grand Aria is a full-service hotel offering a

pool. Room service is also available for

perfect balance for business and Leisure.

comfort and pleasure.

With 77 spacious comfortable rooms and suites, conferencing facilities, amphitheatre and multiple food choices to excite guest’s palates. Visitors can unwind by the pool bar or take a romantic walk in the rose garden.

Rooms are modern and sophisticated offering a view of the CBD with amenities catered towards either business or leisure guests and there are two paraplegic rooms for special needs guests.

Conference facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including Wi-Fi. The Kgotla conference room has a 500 cinema-style seating capacity which can also

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CRESTA MAUN

The ideal base to

EXPLORE MAUN

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resta Maun is the latest offering from leading hotel brand Cresta. Set in lush green gardens and situated 10 km from the town’s centre and only a 15-minute drive from Maun International Airport, the property comprises 83 stylish guest rooms with state-of-the-art business and leisure facilities.

Maun is Botswana’s tourism capital, and

The on-site Tswii Restaurant offers guests

many visitors travel to the town to partake

a delicious buffet breakfast (included in the

in some of the continent’s best safaris,

room rate) as well as an à la carte menu for

driving 4x4s in the incredible game reserves,

lunch and dinner, which can be enjoyed inside

taking scenic flights or riding a mokoro in the

the restaurant’s main dining area or outside in

Okavango Delta. Cresta Maun is situated on

a shaded area. In addition, there is an outside

the banks of the Thamalakane River, home

pool bar serving refreshing cocktails and

to various species of wildlife, which guests

snacks to enjoy after a busy day on safari.

can explore and view from the property.

Cresta Maun offers guests a spacious confer-

GUEST ROOMS

ence hall that can host up to 300 delegates, or

Guest rooms range from standard doubles to

for smaller meetings and events. The confer-

presidential suites and are equipped with air

ence centre is equipped with LCD projectors,

conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen

flip charts and fast Wi-Fi.

it can be partitioned into two rooms to cater

TVs with satellite channels and other amenities. Décor is clean and fresh with wooden

In addition, guests can take advantage of the

furniture, crisp-white linen and cool-green

leisure facilities available at Cresta Maun –

touches while modern Botswana artwork can

there is a swimming pool and modern gym

be spotted on the walls.

comprising weights and cardio machines.

Since its arrival, Cresta Hotels has become one of southern Africa’s leading hotel management groups, operating sixteen business and resort hotels in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia.

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FLY AIRLINK

AN AFRICAN DREAM:

FLY AIRLINK TO BOTSWANA

S

ometimes known as the continent’s ‘Last Eden’, the breathtaking Okavango Delta is a jewel in the parched Kalahari Desert. As the gateway to the delta, Maun is the perfect launch-pad for travellers who want to explore this idyllic oasis.

game viewing vehicles. This natural phenom-

Sometimes known as the continent’s ‘Last

AN OASIS

Eden’, the breath-taking Okavango Delta is a

enon is home to thriving populations of some of the continent’s most beautiful wildlife, and the Delta is said to support 164 mammal species, 157 reptile species, and 540 bird species, promising visitors a rich safari experience that they will battle to find anywhere else in the world.

sparkling jewel in the middle of the parched

In a perfect balance of nature, the Okavango

Kalahari desert. Gateway to the Okavango

Delta season flooding coincides with Southern

Delta, Maun is the perfect launch-pad for

Africa’s dry season, making it an oasis for the

travellers who want to explore this idyllic oasis.

more than 200 000 animals that migrate to the Okavango Delta between July and September

of the Okavango Delta. Teeming with life, the

OKAVANGO DELTA

each year to seek sanctuary from the harsh dry

Delta attracts the other members of the Big

season. If you visit the Okavango Delta during

Five, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalos, too.

As close to the African Dream as you get, the

the flooding season, which is at its peak from

Okavango Delta’s maze of lagoons meander

June to August, you’ll be treated to something

At the heart of Botswana’s tourism industry,

around lush grasslands, groves and mopanie

spectacular: the Delta is home to almost half of

the Okavango Delta boasts world-class

forests. It can be explored by mokoro (a type

Africa’s elephant population at this time. It’s not

accommodation. Water-based camps are

of canoe popular in the Delta), on foot, or in

only the mighty elephant that roams the banks

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ZAMBIA

ANGOLA KASANE

NAMIBIA

LIVINGSTONE VICTORIA FALLS

KASANE

Victoria Falls

KASANE FOREST RESERVE CHOBE FOREST RESERVE MAIKAELELO FOREST RESERVE

OKAVANGO DELTA

Z I M B A BW E

Chobe District

CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

TSODILO HILLS

SIBUYU F.R.

MOREMI GAME RESERVE

AHA HILLS

MAUN

Ngamiland District

NXAI PAN NATIONAL PARK

MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK

Sehithwa Ngami Dam

NAMIBIA

KGWEBE HILLS

Nata

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

Ntwetwe Pan

Sowa Sowa Pan

FRANCISTOWN

ORAPA

Central District

TSAU HILLS

Ghanzi

B

T

W

N

Tonata M ot

Mmashoro

Paje

SEROWE

PALAPYE MOKGARE HILLS

CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE

Kang

Hukuntsi

Tshane

Kweneng District

e

SELEBI PHIKWE

MAHALAPYE

Sefophe

S e fo p h e Mogapi

TULI BLOCK L o ts ane

L im p o p

o

Sherwood

Mh

a la ts w Makwale Dinokwe e

KHUTSE GAME RESERVE

SOUTH AFRICA

Dibete

Lethakeng

Kgalagadi District

MOCHUDI

Molepolole Jwaneng

Kgatleng District

M a r i co

Ghanzi District

lo u t s

Serule

GABORONE

Ramotswa KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK

Southern District M o lo

MADIKWE

Kanye

LOBATSE

po

Tsabong

Major Roads

District Boundaries

Other Roads

KAZA Area

Railways National Boundaries

National Parks Forest Reserves

MEMBERS INDEX

Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana

SECTOR HOTEL SECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 CAMPS & LODGES . . . . . . . . . . 59 MOBILE SECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . 68 TOUR OPERATOR . . . . . . . . . . 76 CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT . . . 83 SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 AIR CHARTER & AIRLINE SECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . 87

ABU CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

BOTETI RIVER CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

CYCAD PALM GUESTHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

AFRICA INBOUND SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

BOTHO UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

DANDRIDGE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

AFRICAN EXCURSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

BOTSWANA ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

DEBENE HOSPITALTY GROUP

AFRICAN HORSEBACK SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . 59 AFRICAN SECRETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

DELTA CRUISER SAFARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

AFRICAN SOUL TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 AFRICAN VOYAGER TOURING SERVICES

BOYA SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

DELTA SURE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

BRUNSVIGIA LILLY TRAVEL & TOURS . . . . 68

DESTINY CAR RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

BUSH BABY CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

DINAKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

BUSH LARK SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

DOUBLE TRACKS AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

BUSH TRAVELLERS SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

DREAMS SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

BUSH WAYS SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

DRIFTERS ADVENTURE TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . 70

CAMEL’S INN LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

DRUMBEAT SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

CAMP KALAHARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

DUMA TAU CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

CAMP MOREMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

DWAYNE TOURS & SAFARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

CAMP OKAVANGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

EARTH ARK BOTSWANA, PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

76

AFRICA PRIDE PTY LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 AFRICA UNDER CANVAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 AFRICA VOYAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 AFRIGETAWAY TRAVEL AND TOURS . . . . . 76

AIRLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 AIRPORT HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

In general, grades awarded and supplied by the Botswana Tourism Organisation. The Botswana Star Grading System is used to differentiate the various quality levels of establishments, it provides judgements on the amenities, facilities and services of particular properties in a way that enables travellers to choose the quality of accommodation they want. The system applies objectivity obtained from the grading standards and subjectivity obtained from the grading criteria.

84

BOTSWANA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . 83

AIR BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

STAR GRADING

BOTSWANA FOOTPRINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

. . . . . . . . . . .

DECEPTION VALLEY LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

AIR SHAKAWE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ANDBEYOND BOTSWANA MOBILE CAMPING EXPEDITIONS . . . . . . . . 68 ANDBEYOND NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ANDBEYOND SANDIBE OKAVANGO SAFARI LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

CAMP XAKANAXA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 CAPRICORN SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 CAPTURE AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 CHASE AFRICA SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

DELTA RAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

EARTH ARK TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 EASY ESCAPE TRAVEL & TOURS . . . . . . . . . . 77 EDO’S CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 E&E BOUTIQUE GUEST HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . 55

ANDBEYOND XARANNA OKAVANGO DELTA CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

CHITABE CAMP AND CHITABE LEDIBA CAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

AON BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

CHOBE ELEPHANT CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

EMERGENCY ASSIST 991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

AQUARIAN TIDE HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

CHOBE GAME LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

ENDEAVOUR SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

ARMANDO TRAVEL & TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

CHOBE MARINA LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

ENDURANCE TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

AUDI CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

CHOBE SAFARI LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

EUROPCAR BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

AVANI GABORONE RESORT & CASINO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

CHOBEZI SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

EVERYWHERE BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

AVIS BUDGET RENT A CAR BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

CITY & SAFARI INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . 77

EXCELLA GUESTHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

COUCH MOBILE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

EXECUTIVE CATERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

CRESTA BOSELE HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

FAIRGROUND HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD . . . 84

CRESTA BOTSALO HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

FLIGHT CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

CRESTA JWANENG HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

FOOTHILLS TRAVEL AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

CRESTA LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

GABORONE COLLEGE OF CULINARY ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

BABU AFRICANUS TRAVEL ADVENTURES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

BALA BALA TRAVEL AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 BAOBAB SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 BARCLAY STENNER SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 BEAGLE EXPEDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 BEECH APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 BELMOND EAGLE ISLAND LODGE . . . . . . 59

CRESTA MAHALAPYE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 CRESTA MARAKANELO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 CRESTA MARANG GARDENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

ELEPHANT TRAILS SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

GABORONE ELECTRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 GEOCAM TRAVEL AND TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . 78 GET UP & GO SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

BELMOND KHWAI RIVER LODGE . . . . . . . 59

CRESTA MOWANA SAFARI RESORT & SPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

BELMOND SAVUTE ELEPHANT LODGE 59

CRESTA PRESIDENT HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

GILL SLEEPOVER HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

BORO AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

CRESTA RILEY’S HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

GOLDEN AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

BORO OKAVANGO RIVER SAFARIS . . . . . 68

CRESTA THAPAMA HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

GOLDEN AFRICA SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

BOTALA SKY TRAVEL & TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . 77

CROCODILE POOLS RIVER SAFARIS . . . . 69

GREEN WALK TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

GHOHA HILLS SAVUTI LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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MEMBERS INDEX

GUNN’S CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

KWALAPE SAFARI LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

GWETA LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

KWANDO - LAGOON CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

HAMBANATHI BUSHTRACKERS . . . . . . . . . 78

KWANDO - LEBALA CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

HAPPY SOUL ADVENTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

KWANDO - NXAI PAN CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

HARKNESS SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

KWANDO - TAU PAN CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

HAVILA GUESTHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

KWETSANI CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

HELICOPTER HORIZONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

LAHA HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

HOLIDAY WORLD TRAVEL & TOURS . . . . 78

LEO 4X4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

LEROO LA TAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

INDABA LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

LETAKA SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

INFINITE TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

LEWIS SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

ISLAND MOBILE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

LIFE VENTURES TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

ISLAND SAFARI LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

LINYANTI BUSH CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

JACANA CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

LINYANTI EXPEDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

JACK’S CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

LINYANTI TENTED CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

JAMBALAYA (PTY) LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

LIQUID GIRAFFE TRAVEL SERVICES . . . . . . 79

JANALA TOURS & SAFARIS

71

LITTLE VUMBURA CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

JAO CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

LIVE SAFARIS BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

JIKO AIRPORT CAFÉ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

LOGAN SAFARIS

KALAHARI AIR SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

LUBU TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

KALAHARI BREEZE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

LUCKY ADVENTURE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

KALAHARI CONSERVATION SOCIETY . . 83

LUNGU SAFARI & TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

KALAHARI HOLIDAY TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

MACK AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

KALAHARI SKIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

MAJESTIC FIVE HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

KANANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MAJOR BLUE AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

KANE ADVENTURE SAFARIS

71

MAJORLINK TRAVEL AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

KANGARA SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

MANKWE BUSH LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

KANG ULTRA STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

MAROO MOBILE SAFARIS & TOURS . . . . . . 72

KARIBU SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

MAROON TOURS & SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

KAZUMA TRAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

MARSH BOTSWANA (PTY)LTD . . . . . . . . . . . 85

KGORI SAFARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

MASA SQUARE HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

KGOWE TRAVEL ADVENTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

MASIMBE TRAVEL AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

KHAKI & DUST SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

72

MOMBO AND LITTLE MOMBO CAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 MOPANE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 MOPIRI CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 MOREMI AIR SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 MORULA CAPITAL PARTNERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 MOSIKIRI SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 MOSU SAFARI TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FUND . . . . . 85 MRI BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 MR.VEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 MUCHENJE SAFARI LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 NATA LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 NGWETI SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 NTHULA LOUNGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 OASIS MOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 OCEAN FOOD SUPPLIES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

86

OKACHOZI SAFARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 OKAVANGO EXPLORATION SAFARIS . . . 75 OKAVANGO HORSE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 OKUTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 OMOGOLO TRAVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

REA VAYA TRAVEL & TOURS

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REGENT SELECT HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ROGER DUGMORE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ROOM50TWO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ROYAL TREE LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 SAFARI AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 SAFARI DESTINATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 SAFARI & GUIDE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 SAFARI LIFE AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 SAFARI SPECIALISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 SAN CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 SANCTUARY- ABERCROMBIE & KENT . . . 67 SANCTUARY BAINES’ CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 SANCTUARY CHIEF’S CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 SANCTUARY CHOBE CHILWERO . . . . . . . . 66 SANCTUARY STANLEY’S CAMP . . . . . . . . . . 66 SANGO SAFARI CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 SATIB AFRICA BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 SAVANNA SAFARIS &TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 SAVUTE SAFARI LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 SAVUTI CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

PANGOLIN PHOTO SAFARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

SEASONS BOTSWANA TRAVEL AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

PAPADI SAFARIS & TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

SEBA CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

PEERMONT METCOURT INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SENSE OF AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

PEERMONT METCOURT LODGE . . . . . . . . 57

SEPOPA SWAMP STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

PEERMONT MONDIOR GABORONE . . . . 57

SEROWE CANVAS & TENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

PEERMONT WALMONT HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . 57

SERVAL SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

PELICAN LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

SETARI CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

PELO CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

SHINDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

PENDUKA SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

SHOALA’S TRAVEL & TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

PERCULIAR TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

SITTING DUCK TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

MASSON SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

PHAKALANE GOLF ESTATE HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE . . . . . . . 57

SKL GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY TRUST . . . 83

MATSEBE SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

PLANET BAOBAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

KHUDUGA BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

MAUN LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

PLANET OKAVANGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

KHWAI BUSH CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MELION LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

POM POM CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

KHWAI GUEST HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MERUBISI SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

PONY TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

KINGS POOL CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MIKELELE MOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

PRIDE OF AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

KIT ADVENTURE TRAVEL & TOURS . . . . . . 79

MOGOTLHO SAFARI LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

PUKU SAFARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

THAKADU HOTEL, CASINO & CONFERENCE CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

KORO RIVER CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MOKOLODI WILDLIFE FOUNDATION . . 83

PUMA ENERGY BOTSWANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

THAMALAKANE RIVER LODGE . . . . . . . . . . 67

KUBU LODGE, CHOBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MOLAPO GUEST HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

QOROKWE CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

THE AFRICAN WILD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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HOTEL SECTOR AIRPORT HOTEL

AQUARIAN TIDE HOTEL

Private Bag 151, Maun Tel: +267 686 5454 Fax: +267 686 4540 Email: maunairporthotel@gmail.com www.airporthotelmaun.com

PO Box 53787, Broadhurst, Gaborone Tel: +267 318 7480 Fax: +267 318 7489 Email: info@aquariantide.com www.aquariantide.com

Airport Hotel is situated next to Maun International Airport. Its accommodation consists of executive rooms and standard rooms, all air conditioned, with satellite television and a bar fridge. The hotel has state-of-the-art conference facilities and an à la carte alfresco restaurant. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all the rooms and throughout the hotel.

Aquarian Tide Hotel is committed to excellence in both aesthetics and functionality, with top-class service and experienced, discreet and impeccably professional staff. The hotel offers 110 standard, queen, twin and interconnecting rooms. There is also a friendly restaurant offering excellent food. Within the immaculate gardens at the rear of the hotel is a swimming pool, where guests will also find the pool bar. The garden is close to the lobby, where the hotel serves a variety of cuisine. In addition there is a 50-person conference room with two breakaway rooms, each seating 15. Aquarian Tide Hotel also has complimentary shuttle services and Wi-Fi available 24/7.

AVANI GABORONE RESORT & CASINO

BEECH APARTMENTS

Private Bag 0016, Gaborone Tel: +267 361 6000 Email: gaborone@avanihotels.com www.avanihotels.com

PO Box 2120, Gaborone Tel: +267 393 2356 Cell: +267 721 411 01 / 778 468 10 Email: info@beechapartments.co.bw

Guests will find just the right blend of hospitality, business and leisure at AVANI Gaborone Resort & Casino, set in the vibrant centre of Botswana’s capital, making it easy to work, rest and play in style. A stay at what is one of the most luxurious hotels in Gaborone will provide the perfect start or finish to a great African adventure, with close attention to all the details that matter. The hotel has 196 rooms (comprising standard rooms, superior rooms, suites and presidential suites), two restaurants, a pool and bar, a tennis court, a fitness centre, a beauty salon and conference facilities.

Beech Apartments consists of four self-catering apartments located in the Grand Union Building in the Central Business District. They cater for both relaxation and business customers by offering a tranquil setting – surrounded by all forms of recreation – that encourages guests to unwind. Wi-Fi and various TV channels are available in-house. The reliable housekeepers clean all apartments daily. All four units of Beech Apartments have balconies that ensure a good view of the Three Dikgosi, High Court, iTowers, Masa Hotel and offices in the vicinity of Gaborone. It’s an ideal place for those on business and tourists who want to enjoy the breeze of Gaborone from the centre of the city. Beech Apartments, where dreams are made to be repeated.

CAMEL’S INN LODGE

CRESTA BOSELE HOTEL

PO Box 1176, Mogoditshane Tel: +267 316 7005 Email: camelsmarketing@gmail.com www.camelsinn.com

PO Box 177, Selebi-Phikwe Tel: +267 261 0675 Fax: +267 261 1083 Email: resbosele@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com

Camel’s Inn Lodge has the utmost classic African design. The magnificent traditionally thatched lodge, built on alluring flat rock scenery, is perfectly situated 10 km from Gaborone in the village of Mmopane.

It is a wholly citizen-owned company which commenced in 2004 as a restaurant but has since grown to become a two-star lodge.

The Cresta Bosele Hotel is set in the dynamic location of Selebi-Phikwe at the gateway to the Tuli area, famous for its abundant wildlife. Serving the needs of business travellers and tourists, the hotel has 51 air conditioned rooms with en-suite bathroom, radio, TV and direct-dial telephone. The Phakalane Conference Room seats 100 delegates, while the Peolwane Conference Room seats about 50 people. A range of equipment is available. Guests can go for a relaxing swim, sip a cocktail at the pool bar or enjoy the town’s 18-hole golf course. The Bosele Grill offers both à la carte and table d’hôte menus for lunch and dinner, while the Palm Terrace has a menu of light meals and snacks throughout the day.

CRESTA BOTSALO HOTEL PO Box 35, Palapye Tel: +267 492 0245 Fax: +267 492 0587 Email: resbotsalo@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com In the hot, dry expanse between Gaborone and Francistown lies the town of Palapye, where the cool and welcoming Cresta Botsalo Hotel can be found. Palapye is a major commercial centre with rich historical roots. The Cresta Botsalo Hotel has 51 air conditioned rooms, all with radio, TV, video channel and direct-dial telephone. For conferencing and banqueting, the Morula Room can accommodate 150 people and has a range of equipment. Other facilities include a swimming pool, gym and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Savuti Grill offers continental and full English breakfasts as well as an à la carte menu for lunch, plus the Metsing Bar. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the poolside or explore the history of the Bangwato tribe and the resting place of their king.

CRESTA JWANENG HOTEL

CRESTA LODGE

PO Box 560, Jwaneng Tel: +267 588 1090 Fax: +267 588 1052 Email: gmjwaneng@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com

Private Bag 00126, Gaborone Tel: +267 397 5375 Fax: +267 390 0635 Email: reslodge@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com

Cresta Jwaneng Hotel is located along the Trans Kalahari Highway. The town of Jwaneng is home to the world’s richest diamond mine. The hotel offers a perfect balance between business and pleasure, with adequate conference facilities, affluent accommodation and superb cuisine. Coupled with this are the hotel’s friendly staff, who will make any stay at the Cresta Jwaneng an unforgettable experience. The hotel has 65 air conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Rooms come with tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and a swimming pool and it also offers conference facilities. Wi-Fi internet access is available.

This majestic lodge, surrounded by luscious gardens, offers stylish accommodation, wonderful cuisine and the ‘extra mile’ from Cresta staff. The lodge is conveniently located 2 km from the city centre and just 10 km from Mokolodi Game Reserve. Guests can breathe in the fresh air from the magnificent gardens while generating innovative ideas. It’s the perfect accommodation setting for taking time off while on business.

All 155 modern bedrooms are equipped with satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning, minibar fridges and digital safes. A wide variety of local and imported wines and well-presented gourmet dishes are available at Chatters Restaurant.

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HOTEL SECTOR CRESTA MAHALAPYE

CRESTA MARAKANELO

Private Bag 003, Mahalapye Tel: +267 471 9000 Fax: +267 471 1440 Email: resmahalapye@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com

Private Bag 00272, Gaborone Tel: +267 391 2222 Email: crestamarketing@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com

Cresta Mahalapye is located in the central district of Mahalapye, 180 km from Gaborone, on the highway to Francistown. There are 64 rooms including presidential suites and junior suites. Cresta Mahalapye is popular for major local, regional and international conferences thanks to its state-of-the-art meeting and banqueting facilities. In addition to the several indoor meeting rooms, the property’s open terrace on the first floor is ideal for private functions including corporate cocktail parties and outdoor weddings. Mahalapye is the headquarters of Botswana Railways. This quaint town, with its warm and welcoming local people, offers more than a convenient stopover for those travelling to and from Gaborone.

Guests are sure to experience the true warmth of African hospitality at Cresta Hotels, where the management and staff will happily do whatever it takes to make their visit a success. With hotels spread across Africa, the Cresta Hotels group offers its guests a variety of accommodation options in Zambia and Botswana where they can enjoy all the creature comforts. From a single point of departure, the Cresta brand encompasses a range of products without being diluted or compromised. Whether you’re looking for a cosmopolitan or truly authentic African experience, every hotel in the Cresta Hotels group offers exceptional service quality.

CRESTA MARANG GARDENS PO Box 807, Francistown Tel: +267 241 3991 Fax: +267 241 2130 Email: resmarang@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com Cresta Marang Gardens has one of the most beautiful natural hotel locations in Botswana, just 4 km outside Francistown on the banks of the Tati River. It’s the perfect setting for business or leisure, with 58 comfortable air conditioned rooms, all with satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities, same-day laundry service and dry cleaning. The restaurant is used by both residents and visitors, while the Fox & Hound Cocktail Bar is set in the heart of the hotel and the Tati River pool bar is a popular watering hole. Conference facilities include several rooms for meetings of between 15 and 120 people. Other facilities include a courtesy bus, camping facilities, a casino and a gift shop.

CRESTA MOWANA SAFARI RESORT & SPA PO Box 266, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0300 Fax: +267 625 0301 Email: gmmowana@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com

CRESTA PRESIDENT HOTEL PO Box 200, Gaborone Tel: +267 395 3631 Fax: +267 395 1840 Email: respresident@cresta.co.bw www.crestahospitality.com

The Mowana Safari Resort & Spa was built around a baobab tree said to be over 800 years old. In this tranquil setting, guests can experience true comfort, fine cuisine and personal service. Its 114 en-suite, air conditioned rooms and presidential suite have been tastefully decorated to complement the natural ambience. The wellness centre and spa offers a wide range of services and products to pamper and indulge. The Serondela Restaurant offers cuisine inspired by the flavours of Africa and there is also the Savuti Bar. Conference facilities are available. Activities include a nine-hole golf course, tennis, swimming, fishing for tigerfish, birdwatching and game drives.

The central location of the Cresta President Hotel offers the ideal base to explore the capital of Botswana, including the government enclave, the National Museum and Art Gallery and the State House, all within a three-mile radius. Ideal for tourists and business travellers, the hotel has 80 air conditioned rooms with en-suite bath and shower, television, direct-dial telephone and room service. The Cresta President offers conference facilities easily adaptable for social occasions. The Terrace Restaurant seats up to 140 guests and offers a full menu throughout the day. The Pula Le Thebe Bar is open until late every day. Conference facilities include the Boiketlo Boardroom, with capacity for 60 people, and the Brigadier Room, which can accommodate 120 people.

CRESTA RILEY’S HOTEL

CRESTA THAPAMA HOTEL

PO Box 1, Maun Tel: +267 686 0320 Fax: +267 686 0580 Email: resrileys@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com

Private Bag 31, Francistown Tel: +267 241 3872 Fax: +267 241 3766 Email: resthapama@cresta.co.bw www.crestahotels.com

Located on the banks of the Thamalakane River and surrounded by landscaped gardens, Riley’s is an excellent venue for both tourists and business guests. Accommodation comprises 51 air conditioned bedrooms, all en-suite with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and tea and coffee facilities. Riley’s Grill, seating up to 50 guests, offers continental and full English buffet breakfasts and an à la carte menu for lunch and dinner.

The conference room accommodates up to 120 delegates and audiovisual equipment is available. Tours and safaris can be arranged to the delta and national parks.

Cresta Thapama Hotel is located in Francistown, Botswana’s secondlargest commercial centre. In order to satisfy the constant flow of tourists and business executives, it offers 96 air conditioned rooms with en-suite bathroom, television, video channel and direct-dial telephone. The Ivory Grill is the perfect place to relax in the evening, seating up to 110 guests and offering à la carte and buffet menus for lunch and dinner. In addition, the Lenaka Bar and the pool bar offer light meals and snacks. The fully equipped conference facilities are among the finest in Botswana. They can be adapted for private use as a banqueting or wedding venue. The Mokolane Room has capacity for 100 people while the Francis Room can accommodate 80. The rooms can be combined.

CYCAD PALM GUESTHOUSE

E&E BOUTIQUE GUEST HOUSE

PO Box 40874, Gaborone Tel: +267 370 0228 Email: reservations@cycadpalm.co.bw www.cycadpalm.co.bw Cycad Palm is a luxury guesthouse in Gaborone, offering the amenities that any business traveller or tourist needs, including king/queen beds, en-suite bathrooms, a self-service refreshment centre, a massage facility and an outdoor gymnasium as well as an outdoor television viewing facility. Cycad Palm Gaborone offers five luxury bedrooms and all rooms have standard fittings/amenities such as a work table, a bar fridge, satellite TV and coffee/tea making facilities. Guests in the ultra-executive room wake up to a spectacular view of the rising sun, while all guests at the house can enjoy views of the manicured garden. The guesthouse offers full English and Continental breakfasts as well as freshly prepared light meals.

Private Bag 330, Bontleng, Gaborone Tel: +267 391 7623 Fax: +267 391 7624 Email: reservations@eneboutiqueguesthouse.co.bw www.eneboutiqueguesthouse.co.bw E&E believes in creating a memorable and extraordinary experience for its guests. By focusing on its customers, employees and culture, E&E Boutique has become an exceptional place to stay. Its bespoke, luxurious rooms are complemented by beautiful grounds, premium amenities and fine cuisine. The staff make sure everybody is treated individually, that each stay is unique and every need is catered for. What’s right for a tourist desiring to unwind is very different from a businessman staying overnight.

E&E blends international standards with local roots.

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HOTEL SECTOR EXCELLA GUESTHOUSE

GILL SLEEPOVER HOTEL

Mogoditshane, Block 6 Plot 1223, Gaborone Tel: +267 768 777 47 / +267 31 139 34 Email: guesthouseexcella@gmail.com

PO Box 29, Sikwane Tel: +267 575 0490 Cell: +267 713 21734 Email: bookings@gillsleepover.co.bw Facebook: gillsleepoverguesthouse

Excella Guesthouse is located in a quiet corner bordering the vibrant capital city of Gaborone and the Kweneng District in Botswana. We are an escape from the city shuffle and just about equi-distant from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, the railway station, the lively local bus rank and the popular luxury coach stops. Therefore positioning our guests back onto the transport network of Botswana after their stay. Our key offering of luxury accommodation, excellent service, a select menu of meals and a basket of optionals for the discerning guest is guaranteed to make for an unforgettable stay. Excella Guesthouse... stay with us and experience excellence.

Gill Sleepover Hotel is a luxurious establishment in Mmathubudukwane, 40 km east of Mochudi in Kgatleng District, just 5 km from RSA/ Sikwane Border Gate. This is the first and the only hotel in Kgatleng District and the only accommodation facility in the five river villages.

The property offers 11 air conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms, DSTV, Wi-Fi, coffee /tea making facilities and a swimming pool. It has a restaurant with a seating up to 80 guests and offering a la Carte and Buffet Menus for lunch and dinner. Additionally, there is a conference facility that accommodates 80 people class room style and 200 Cinema style. We have events packages on offer, from weddings to baby showers. We are registered with international booking sites including Booking.com, Expedia and SafariNow.com.

INDABA LODGE

KANG ULTRA STOP

Private Bag RW 001, Plot 61916 Tlokweng Road, Gaborone Tel: +267 399 9500 Fax: +267 399 9501 Email: gm@indabagaborone.co.bw www.indabalodge.com

PO Box 328, Kang Tel: +267 651 7294 Fax: +267 651 7292 Email: ultrastopkang@yahoo.com www.kangultrastop.com

The luxury 84-bedroom Indaba Lodge in Gaborone is a select service hotel providing affordable, quality accommodation for the growing business and leisure travel sector. It is conveniently located on the Tlokweng Road with easy access to Riverwalk Mall, the nearby Fairground Corporate Business Hub and the University of Botswana. The Indaba Lodge consists of 84 luxury en-suite bedrooms with separate bath and shower. There is ample parking including secure underground parking, a ladies’ bar and tranquil pool deck, an executive boardroom seating up to 16 people with state-of-the-art equipment, a residents-only gym and free Wi-Fi. Airport transfers are provided.

Kang Ultra Stop is situated on the Trans Kgalagadi Highway, halfway between Johannesburg and Windhoek/Okavango Delta. It offers air conditioned rooms with DSTV, budget accommodation, camping, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a sports bar, a supermarket, a filling station, a curio shop and conference facilities.

Kang Ultra Stop is an ideal sleepover and rest stop for holidaymakers and travellers.

LAHA HOTEL

MAJESTIC FIVE HOTEL

Tribal Lot Plot 5061, New Road Boseja PO Box 21532, Maun Tel: +267 680 0352 Cell: +267 738 04 666 Fax: +267 680 0355 Email: reservations@lahahotel.com www.lahahotel.com

Private Bag 18, Palapye Tel: +267 492 1222 Fax: +267 492 1414 Email: reserve@majesticfive.co.bw www.majesticfive.co.bw

Laha Hotel is 10 minutes (6 km) from Maun International Airport and seven minutes from the Maun central business district. The hotel is 900 metres from Choppies Supermarket, Boseja and Super Quick Tyres and 1.1 km from Caltex Filling Station. Laha Hotel offers competitive prices in comparison with hotel rates of similar establishments in and around Maun.

Located in Palapye, the Majestic Five Hotel offers luxurious accommodation and conference facilities for business people and world travellers alike. It has 177 elegantly adorned rooms and suites tailored to the business and corporate traveller. All rooms are styled for convenience and comfort with free Wi- Fi internet connection, en-suite bathrooms and all hotel amenities. Rooms feature king-styled beds. If desired, they can be turned into twin rooms. Conference and meetings facilities include five state-of-the-art meeting rooms that allow for a variety of set-ups for meetings, breakout sessions, workshops and retreats. The hotel’s convention centre has capacity for 1,000 guests.

MASA SQUARE HOTEL

MAUN LODGE

PO Box 553, ABG Sebele, Gaborone Tel: +267 315 9954 Email: info@masasquarehotel.com www.aha.co.za/masasquare

Plot 549, Boseja Ward, PO Box 376, Maun Tel: +267 686 3939 Fax: +267 686 3969 Email: maun.lodge@info.bw www.maunlodge.com

Masa Square Hotel redefines the hospitality experience of business travellers in Africa. Privately owned and managed by Aha Hotels and Lodges, the hotel is uniquely positioned to ensure a wonderful guest experience. The hotel is located in Gaborone’s new central business district in one of two towers in the iconic Masa Square. The Don Carlos Restaurant offers Mediterraneaninspired cuisine with a local twist using fresh ingredients from the region; while Carlito’s Café serves hot beverages at breakfast to enjoy in the lounge or to take away throughout the day. Absolut and Elyx Lounge are rooftop poolside lounges, unique to Gaborone. Guests can escape from the heat, take in the views and enjoy a refreshing poolside drink or light bite.

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Maun Lodge is situated on the doorstep of the Okavango Delta on the banks of the Thamalakane River, just 2.5 km from Maun town centre and 4 km from the airport. With various dining options including the popular Boma restaurant, and with modern conference facilities that can seat up to 500 delegates, Maun Lodge has become a gateway to the delta. The 140-room lodge caters to individual needs by offering five accommodation options: riverfront rooms (including two presidential rooms), executive suites, executive rooms, standard rooms and chalets. All rooms are comfortably furnished and have a wide range of satellite TV channels. Each room is air conditioned and comes with tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi and an en-suite bathroom.

HOTEL SECTOR MIKELELE MOTEL

MOLAPO GUEST HOME

Lot 95, Letlhakane Link Road, Tawana Ward Private Bag 16, Letlhakane Tel: +267 297 8594/6639 Email: enquiries@mikelele.co.bw

PO Box 301482, Francistown Tel: +267 240 8592 / 7170 9997 / 7628 3635 Email: molapoguest@gmail.com

Mikelele Motel provides quality and affordable accommodation, food and drink, conference facilities and activities for business and leisure travellers in Botswana. Located in Letlhakane Village in Boteti region, Mikelele Motel is strategically located en route to some of Botswana’s most popular destinations including Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. The motel has 48 air conditioned rooms, available as budget, standard, twin, deluxe and executive rooms, as well as bungalows. The motel serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is also a bar service area. A swimming pool is available on site.

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Molapo Guest Home is a domestic lodge operating as a bed and breakfast facility and based in Francistown. It offers guests a well-thought-out service that meets international standards, thus ensuring an enjoyable stay. The guest home is notably quiet, even though it is only 7 km from the city centre. Molapo Guest Home offers a homely atmosphere at very affordable prices. Members of staff are always at your service to ensure a welcoming experience.

OASIS MOTEL

PEERMONT METCOURT INN

Lot 171, Tlokweng Road, PO Box 30331, Tlokweng Tel: +267 393 8396 Fax: +267 392 8568 Email: sales.oasismotel@gmail.com www.oasis-motel.com

Private Bag BR 105, Gaborone Tel: +267 363 7907 Fax: +267 391 0402 Email: metres@grandpalm.bw www.grandpalm.bw

For those on a budget looking for good-value accommodation in Gaborone, the Oasis Motel is the ideal place to stay. This landmark motel has been a foremost provider of accommodation in Gaborone since 1979. Over the years it has hosted many guests from all over the world Today the motel, with its serene and tranquil ambience, continues to live up to its name, providing guests with a welcome oasis from the bustle of Gaborone. Located just 5 km from the city centre, the Oasis Motel is the first accommodation of note on the main Tlokweng-Zeerust road for travellers entering the country from South Africa.

Peermont Metcourt Inn at the Grand Palm Resort is a modern, affordable three-star select services hotel where guests decide what they need and pay for nothing extra. The 149 modern rooms are comfortable and relaxing. After a good night’s rest, a delicious breakfast can be enjoyed at the restaurant. Guests can unwind in the bar and lounge area or catch up on some work in the business centre. Guests of the Peermont Metcourt Inn have access to the Grand Palm Hotel Casino & Convention Resort’s magnificent variety of facilities as well as a free airport shuttle service in Gaborone.

PEERMONT METCOURT LODGE

PEERMONT MONDIOR GABORONE

PO Box 30703, Francistown Tel: +267 244 1100 Fax: +267 244 0775 Email: reservations@metcourtlodge.co.bw www.metcourt.com

Plot 21117, Corner Mobuto and Maratadiba Road The Village, Private Bag 00324, Gaborone Tel: +267 319 0600 Fax: +267 319 0660 Email: reservations@mondior.co.bw www.peermont.com

Situated in the heart of Francistown’s central business district, the Peermont Metcourt offers quality, efficiency and excellent value for money. Francistown has seen a growth in demand for quality establishments at affordable rates and the Peermont Metcourt meets these needs completely. This cosy three-star select services hotel has 53 well-appointed rooms and an enclose atrium on the first floor. The Sedibeng Bar & Restaurant, located on the premises, offers guests a buffet breakfast, a-lacarte lunch or dinner. The newly enclosed deck adjacent to the restaurant has an open view of the junction and is a great place to hang out with friends or private functions.

Offering among the best accommodation in Gaborone, the four-star Mondior Hotel is conveniently located in the city’s business district. It has 67 semi-self-catering suites and studios equipped with high-speed internet to meet the needs of business travellers. Refurbished at the end of 2016, the hotel sports a modern green and soft grey colour palette, along with brand-new carpeting, bed throws and scatter cushions, offering comfortable accommodation along with the latest modern conveniences. A complimentary airport shuttle service is available on request.

PEERMONT WALMONT HOTEL Private Bag BR 105, Gaborone Tel: +267 363 7777 Fax: +267 391 2989 Email: info@grandpalm.bw www.grandpalm.bw

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Peermont Walmont Hotel, at the Grand Palm Resort, is proud to be Botswana’s first five-star hotel. This beautiful 188-room hotel offers comfortable bedrooms and suites with an access-controlled fifth floor featuring the Executive Club Lounge and business services. The hotel is just 4 km from the city centre and 12 km from the international airport. Guests can enjoy all the exciting facilities of the Grand Palm Resort, including a casino, a swimming pool, a gym, tennis, volleyball and a children’s playground, a jogging trail set around a picturesque lake and several good restaurants. A free airport shuttle service is available to all guests.

PHAKALANE GOLF ESTATE HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE PO Box 132, Gaborone Tel: +267 393 0000 Fax: +267 315 9663 Email: enquiries@phakalane.co.bw www.phakalanehotel.com Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel & Convention Centre is a four-star establishment located in the heart of Gaborone’s premier Golf Estate, which encompasses spacious accommodation with panoramic views of its 18-hole championship golf course. Built to five-star standards, the 80-room hotel and eight three-bedroom self-catering apartments are the epitome of comfort and luxury. The Golf Estate offers a variety of membership packages and benefits. Conference, wedding and private function venues and packages are also available. The hotel also has two restaurants for an exceptional dining experience.

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HOTEL SECTOR REGENT SELECT HOTEL PO Box 45006, Riverwalk, Gaborone Tel: +267 318 2572 Fax: +267 318 2573 Email: info@regentselect.co.bw www.regentselect.co.bw Regent Select Hotel is one of Gaborone’s top business hotels, with 30 en-suite executive rooms, a large boardroom, a 24-hour front desk, free unlimited Wi-Fi, a bar and ample free parking. It is ideally located in the heart of Gaborone, just 15-minutes from the airport. The hotel is fully air conditioned and features a refreshing pool and deck, a restaurant with a garden seating area and easy access to fairgrounds, Commerce Park and Main Mall. The hotel has every luxury a guest could wish for; and this, coupled with friendly service and excellent staff, makes the Regent Select Hotel a ‘must’ when choosing a hotel in Gaborone.

ROOM50TWO

SUNBEAM HOTEL

PO Box 1900, Gaborone Tel: +267 397 5557 Email: res@room50two.com www.room50two.com

PO Box 502850, Gaborone Tel: +267 350 0146 Fax: +267 316 0907 Cell: +267 730 01 610 Email: reservations@sunbeamhotel.co.bw www.sunbeamhotel.co.bw

room50two is located in iTowers South, Botswana’s tallest building, in the heart of the Central Business District. Just 20 minutes from the airport and a short distance from major business centres, offices and malls, the hotel is perfect for business travellers, with a ‘home away from home’ feeling. There are 54 rooms including family rooms and premium rooms with city views. In-room dining is available during the day, or guests can dine at the hotel’s restaurant, table50two. A concierge, car parking, airport transfers and laundry services are available for all guests, in addition to high-speed Wi-Fi and high-definition TVs with access to DSTV channels.

THAKADU HOTEL, CASINO & CONFERENCE CENTRE Private Bag 53, Letlhakane Tel: +267 296 0210 / 12 / 13 Fax: +267 296 0211 Cell: +267 74 236 697 / 3 446 625 Email: reservations@thakaduhotel.co.bw www.thakaduhotel.co.bw Thakadu Hotel & Casino, the only hotel and casino operation in Boteti District, is in Letlhakane along the Serowe-Orapa Highway, a convenient stopover en route to Maun and the Makgadikgadi Pans. The district is one of the world’s major diamond hubs, containing four diamond mines within a radius of 20 km. Serving the needs of business travellers, tourists and conferencing, the hotel has 30 air conditioned rooms comprising two executives, 11 standard doubles and 17 standard twins, all with DSTV, minibar and Wi-Fi. The hotel operates a state-of-the-art casino with 50 slot machines.

Sunbeam Hotel is an image of elegance, class and exclusivity. Stylishly furnished and decorated with marble, the hotel is the choice for guests seeking the highest level of service, comfort, luxury and affordable accommodation. It has 23 guest rooms, a conference facility and a cocktail bar with access to the balcony. All bedrooms are air conditioned and en-suite and come with TV, wireless broadband, minibar and direct-dial telephone. Sunbeam Hotel is convenient for business, just a 10-minute drive from Sir Seretse Khama Airport and situated in the heart of the commercial area, with a fine selection of restaurants and pubs all within a few minutes’ walk.

TOWN LODGE GABORONE Airport Junction Shopping Centre Cnr Airport and A1 Roads, PO Box 1676 ABG, Gaborone Tel: +267 316 0490 Fax: +267 316 1390 Email: tlgabs.gm@clhg.com www.clhg.com This 104-room hotel is ideally situated next to the Airport Junction shopping complex and within easy reach of Gaborone’s central business district and its international airport. Spread across three storeys, the hotel offers wireless internet throughout, ample secure parking, a boardroom and a swimming pool. A delicious breakfast is available and there is an evening bar service. This is an ideal accommodation venue for business and leisure travellers visiting Gaborone.

TRAVELODGE

TRAVELODGE KASANE

Plot 28295, Block 3, PO Box 339 ABDF, Gaborone Tel: +267 310 5000 Fax: +267 392 4082 Email: reservations@travelodge.co.bw www.travelodge.co.bw

PO Box 652, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0625 Email: gm.kasane@travelodge.co.bw www.travelodge.co.bw

Standing proudly against the Gaborone skyline, Travelodge Hotel is well located in the heart of the city close to the central business district, 10 minutes from the airport and with easy access to the western bypass and other main roads. Travelodge brings to the market a fresh, energetic and vibrant look underlined by its modern green-and-grey colour scheme and its spacious, clean and contemporary interior. All the right amenities are in place for leisure travellers, business guests and groups. Business travellers will find all the necessary facilities to carry out their work. The Travelodge has been tailored to the needs of its guests after a careful scrutiny of what makes travellers feel most comfortable.

TraveLodge Kasane offers 66 luxury rooms with guest bathroom facilities, air conditioning, a television and a tea and coffee station. Daily housekeeping ensures that rooms are always clean and tidy for guests’ comfort. A laundry service is available on request. The main restaurant caters for up to 80 guests, offering buffet-style meals in addition to an à la carte menu, while the bar menu provides light meals and snacks. Conference facilities are available for up to 200 people. The TraveLodge activity centre offers transfers to major hubs including Kasane Airport, Livingstone, Victoria Falls and Katima Mulilo.

Below is a list of HATAB members for which full details were not available at the time of going to press with this edition of ‘This is Botswana’.

HAVILA GUESTHOUSE PO Box 404468, Gaborone Tel: +267 391 6465 Fax: +267 318 0141 Email: tlalejackie@yahoo.com

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CAMPS & LODGES ABU CAMP Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com Abu Camp provides what is possibly the ultimate elephant educational safari, Wilderness Safaris / David Crookes allowing guests to interact with African elephants. Set in age-old riverine forest, Abu Camp consists of six wide, airy, en-suite tents that blend in with the natural surroundings. Each tent has its own tree-shaded deck overlooking the lagoon, with its plentiful bird and animal life. The lounge and dining tent has a breathtaking view over the lagoon. There is also a gym. Sundowners around the campfire are followed by five-star meals with award-winning wines. End your evening curling up in a ‘star bed’. Elephant encounters include interacting with each individual and walking with the herd, complemented by game drives, night drives, walks and mokoro trips to view the diversity of local game.

AFRICAN HORSEBACK SAFARIS PO Box 20671, Maun Tel: +267 686 1523 Fax: +267 686 4063 Email: reservations@africanhorseback.com www.africanhorseback.com African Horseback Safaris was one of the early pioneers of horse riding safaris in Africa; and two decades later the company prides itself on offering one of the most unique and exciting horseback adventures in the world. Led by talented guides, guests have 450,000 acres of pristine wilderness of the Okavango Delta to explore on calm, experienced horses, offering exhilarating rides alongside big game such as giraffe, zebra and elephant.

ANDBEYOND NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP

ANDBEYOND SANDIBE OKAVANGO SAFARI LODGE

Private Bag 34, Maun Tel: +267 686 1979 Fax: +267 686 1972 Email: safaris@andBeyond.com www.andBeyond.com

Private Bag 34, Maun Tel: +267 686 1979 Fax: +267 686 1972 Email: safaris@andBeyond.com www.andBeyond.com

andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp combines more than just two worlds – the remote and wild game viewing experience of Botswana’s lush grasslands offsets the intricate detail of the hidden world of the Delta’s waterways, while the simplicity of canvas merges with the elegance of an exclusive club. A beautiful view of reed-filled waterways and a sparkling lagoon in front of the camp, entice guests to discover the many wonders of this incredible location. andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is known for its elegant tented accommodation and array of safari adventures.

Situated on a private concession in the magnificent Okavango Delta, andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge boasts exclusive traversing rights over a vast stretch of land adjacent to the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve. Set in a cool forest canopy of wild palms and gnarled fig trees, this flagship lodge blends seamlessly with one of Africa’s most breath-taking landscapes. Behind the lodge, golden-grassed floodplains inhabited by a staggering variety of wildlife stretch into the distance, framed by lush palm islands and the spires of giant termite mounds.

ANDBEYOND XARANNA OKAVANGO DELTA CAMP

AUDI CAMP

Private Bag 34, Maun Tel: +267 686 1979 Fax: +267 686 1972 Email: safaris@andBeyond.com www.andBeyond.com andBeyond is a pioneering, experiential travel company that offers forward-thinking, global travellers an exclusive experience of the world as it should be. We design personalised high-end tours in 15 African countries, four in South America and five in Asia.

Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, offers a beautiful Botswana safari experience and enjoys luxurious solitude on its own Delta island within a 272 000 hectare (672 125 acre) exclusive wildlife concession. With only nine tents, this intimate camp offers an exclusive experience steeped in the wonder and magic of this extraordinary ecosystem.

Depending on the season you can float gently along clear, intricate channels and explore the myriad islands of the Delta or embark on exception game drives from the light and airy base of this ethereal camp.

BAOBAB SAFARIS Tel: +267 686 0086 Email:enquiry@wildernesssafaris.co.bw Baobab Safari Lodge is located on the quieter western side just outside the Chobe National Park approximately 60 kilometres from Kasane.

The camp is built on a ridge with a stunning view of the Chobe River, the Caprivi Strip and seasonal floodplains. The camp is a mere 2 hour drive from the magnificent Victoria Falls. All game drives are done in the Chobe National Park which is renowned for its prolific wildlife. A relaxed boat cruise on the mighty Chobe river is also an experience not to be missed. The camp is accessible by road and air, via Kasane Airport.

PO Box 21439, Maun Tel: +267 686 0599 Fax: +267 686 5388 Email: info@audisafaris.com www.audisafaris.com Audi Camp is located 12 km north of Maun on the road to the Moremi Game Reserve. It is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River, the southernmost tributary of the Okavango Delta. Accommodation is in en-suite tents on raised wooden decking overlooking the river. There are also many shaded camping areas, some with power points. A range of activities can be organised including mokoro tours to the Okavango and catered vehicle safaris to Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Nxai Pan, Makgadikgadi National Park, Tsodilo Hills and other destinations in Botswana.

BELMOND EAGLE ISLAND LODGE PO Box 100, Maun Tel: +27 21 483 1600 Email: safaris@belmond.com www.belmondsafaris.com Belmond Eagle Island Lodge has reopened, unveiling a sleek new look after an almost total rebuild. Highlights include oversized beds with Delta views, outdoor decks, private plunge pools, outdoor showers and walk-in wardrobes. The lodge offers motorboat safaris, barge cruises, mekoro safaris (a local canoe), fishing, and air safaris by helicopter.

BELMOND KHWAI RIVER LODGE

BELMOND SAVUTE ELEPHANT LODGE

PO Box 100, Maun Tel: +27 21 483 1600 Email: safaris@belmond.com www.belmondsafaris.com

PO Box 100, Maun Tel: +27 21 483 1600 Email: safaris@belmond.com www.belmondsafaris.com

An exceptional location on the edge of the Khwai River floodplains in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve makes Khwai a regular host to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dogs. The lodge is a 25-minute flight from Maun and has a hide overlooking the floodplains, a swimming pool, a private spa and a gym. Activities include game drives in open safari vehicles and guided safari walks. The 14 luxury en-suite tents and one suite are all raised on platforms, offering fine views, and each tent has a minibar, air conditioning and a four-poster bed with mosquito netting.

Unleash your spirit of adventure at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge.

Evoking the feel of a timeless explorers’ lodge, our sustainably designed oasis immerses you in the untamed wilderness of Botswana’s Savute region. Relax in visually calming spaces, filled with rich textures, earthy colours and furniture crafted by local artisans. Watch elephants, hyenas and leopards drink at the watering hole from our new viewing hide. Relax by the serene pool and enjoy Africaninspired treatments in the beautiful Spa tent, or gather round inviting firepits to share stories with new friends.

After the afternoon’s game drive, an enchanting Boma dining experience awaits by the campfire.

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CAMPS & LODGES BOTETI RIVER CAMP

CAMP KALAHARI

Private Bag 342, Maun Tel: +276 686 3763 Email: lodge-res@bushways.com www.botetirivercamp.com

PO Box 173, Francistown Tel: +267 241 2277 Fax +267 241 3458 Email: res1@unchartedafrica.com www.unchartedafrica.com

The Boteti River offers breath-taking scenery and awe-inspiring wildlife.

Overlooking the riverbed, Boteti River Camp is the perfect escape to explore the vast open landscapes of this semi-arid area. The property features 8 en-suite chalets, a platform tent with private ablutions, swimming pool, a dining area and bar. An upstairs viewing lounge in the main area overlooking the Boteti River invites you to wait for the elephants or occasional zebra as they come by for a water break. For the adventurous traveller we also have 8 campsites. Each campsite features a fire place, water and power point, as well as a shaded area under which they can pitch their tents. The campsite area has shared ablutions, as well as an area for washing cooking equipment.

Guests have the choice between being completely independent and exploring this spectacular destination on their own with their own vehicle or joining any of the activities we offer: game drives in Makgadikgadi National Park and Nxai Pan, as well as a village walk to give one an appreciation of the culture of Khumaga village.

Camp Kalahari nestles among the acacias and Mokolwane palms of Brown Hyaena Island on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This is a relaxed, family-friendly camp, ideal for those seeking adventure without sacrificing comfort or style. The camp is an eclectic mix of original African furniture and textiles paired with campaign-style furniture and colonial antiques. All 11 traditional safari tents are en-suite and fitted out with rich textiles, Moroccan kilims and four-poster beds. Guests can interact with remarkably friendly habituated meerkats, walk with bushmen buides and go on game drives to experience unique desert wildlife as well as birding and night drives.

CAMP MOREMI

CAMP OKAVANGO

Private Bag 310, Maun Tel: +267 686 1243 Fax: +267 686 1791 Email: info@desertdelta.com www.desertdelta.com

Private Bag 310, Maun Tel: +267 686 1243 Fax: +267 686 1791 Email: info@desertdelta.com www.desertdelta.com

Camp Moremi boasts 12 expansive and modern-styled thatched safari tents, including one family room, and accommodates a maximum of 24 guests. The family room, which includes two separate bedrooms and bathrooms, connects through interleading doors. All standard tents are expansive, with spacious bathrooms consisting of double vanities and showers while private decks offer views over the Moremi Game Reserve.

Subtle decor and lighting fixtures allow for a natural and warm atmosphere within each room, creating a peaceful and harmonious environment that blends in with the camp’s surroundings.

Camp Okavango accommodates just 24 guests. The camp comprises 11 intimate safari suites and one family suite, consisting of two bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom. Every suite has been built on individual raised wooden platforms, set beneath the thick Okavango Delta vegetation. The en-suite bathrooms have double vanities, double shower and a separate water closet. The stack-away sliding doors open onto a private open-air viewing deck.

CAMP XAKANAXA

CHITABE CAMP AND CHITABE LEDIBA CAMPS

Private Bag 310, Maun Tel: +267 686 1243 Fax: +267 686 1791 Email: info@desertdelta.com www.desertdelta.com The camp accommodates 24 guests in 12 spacious canvas, classic Merustyle tents. Each luxury safari tent comes with an en-suite shower, hand basin and toilet facilities. Situated around the fringe of the lagoon, all 12 tents have a private viewing deck with comfortable loungers and excellent views. Camp Xakanaxa is one of the few camps in Botswana which still offers the essence of a classic tented camp.

Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com Chitabe Camp Chitabe is on a beautiful-island in the south-east of the delta. Its eight spacious en-suite Meru-style tented rooms are built on elevated wooden decks. En-suite bathrooms have double vanity basins and indoor and outdoor showers. Elevated walkways link rooms to the main area. A thatched dining area and lounge has open decking with superb views. There is a pool. Chitabe Lediba is a smaller camp on the other side of the same island consisting of five canvas tented-style rooms on raised decks with luxurious interiors and en-suite bathrooms, including indoor and outdoor shower. Both camps offer day and night game drives.

CHOBE ELEPHANT CAMP

CHOBE GAME LODGE

Private Bag 342, Maun Tel: +267 686 3763 Email: lodge-res@bushways.com www.chobeelephantcamp.com

PO Box 32, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0340 Fax: +267 625 0280 Email: info@desertdelta.com www.chobegamelodge.co.bw

Situated on a rocky ridge overlooking the Chobe River Floodplains, Chobe Elephant Camp allows guests to explore the wild surroundings and provides a stunning viewpoint onto one of Botswana’s prime destinations. Entirely built from red Kalahari sands, this eco-friendly lodge can accommodate up to 24 guests in 10 twin/double chalets and one family unit with two rooms. All rooms are en-suite with both indoor and outdoor showers and have private verandas. The lodge boasts a large openplan main area featuring cosy couches, bar, dining area and reading corner, as well as a swimming pool with a viewing deck onto a private water hole. A variety of activities can be carried out. A variety of activities include viewing the regions spectacular wildlife from open safari vehicles, boat cruises, canoe excursions and village tours to the nearby village.

Situated 100 km west of Victoria Falls overlooking the Chobe River and the Zambezi Region floodplains, the famous Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent safari lodge within the national park. The lodge has 40 standard rooms, beautifully decorated and river-facing with en-suite bathrooms. There are also four exclusive suites with private plunge pools and separate lounges. Other facilities include a 90-seat conference room, complimentary Wi-Fi, a cigar bar overlooking the river, a swimming pool, a riverside boma and over 250 metres of elevated decking overlooking the game-rich floodplains. Game drives, game viewing by boat and sunset cruises are all included. Chobe Game Lodge was one of the first lodges to be rated fully ecotourism certified.

CHOBE MARINA LODGE

CHOBE SAFARI LODGE

Plot 21306, President Drive, Kasane Tel: +267 625 2221 Fax: +267 625 2224 Email: res1@chobemarinalodge.com www.chobemarinalodge.com

PO Box 10, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0336 Fax: +267 625 0437 Email: reservations@chobesafarilodge.com www.underonebotswanasky.com

Chobe Marina Lodge is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Kasane Forest Reserve, the Caprivi Strip and the Zambezi River all close by. Accommodation consists of 66 air conditioned rooms, each with TV, minibar and daily housekeeping. A variety of luxurious rooms is available including standard suites, studio suites, luxury suites and honeymoon suites. Chobe National Park is just 10 minutes from the lodge. Alternatively, there are river boat cruises to the park. Other activities include a sightseeing cruise to Sedudu island, fishing and birdwatching. The lodge features a swimming pool and the Commissioners à la carte restaurant and the lodge also has conference facilities.

Chobe Safari Lodge, on the doorstep of Chobe National Park, offers luxury accommodation, camping facilities, river boat cruises, game drives and fishing trips. It is 3 km from Kasane International Airport and 80 km from Victoria Falls. Accommodation consists of luxurious twin-bed river rooms, individually decorated safari rooms, thatched rondavels and the Chobe Safari Lodge campsite. Other activities and facilities include fishing, Victoria Falls day trips, a swimming pool, a beauty salon, free Wi-Fi, a river bar, restaurant and airport transfers. The Sedudu Sunset Bar, overlooking Sedudu Island, is a perfect place to view the magnificent African sunset while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.

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CAMPS & LODGES DECEPTION VALLEY LODGE

DUMA TAU CAMP

Private Bag 114, Maun Email: bushman@dvl.co.za www.dvl.co.za

Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com

Discover an oasis in central Kalahari. This is Deception Valley Lodge, where guests can relax in total luxury. The main complex has a dining room, lounge and bar area. From the deck, guests can view activities at the nearby waterhole. A swimming pool, curio shop and small library also form part of the complex. Accommodation consists of eight private units, each consisting of a twin-bedroom, lounge and Victorian-style bathroom with an outside shower.

Each unit has a deck with views over the Kalahari bush. Activities include game drives in an open four-wheeldrive vehicle or on foot with San guides.

Wilderness Safaris / Dana Allen Duma Tau Camp offers an exclusive combination of land and river experiences, with an exquisite location by the Linyanti River’s Osprey Lagoon, close to the source of the Savute Channel in the western part of the Linyanti. It also lies between two elephant corridors. Its 10 en-suite tented units (eight twin and two family) are raised off the ground to overlook the lagoon. The window-wide netting provides a sense of space with dramatic views of the river. The main areas include a floating fire deck with spacious dining and lounge areas with fine views. Activities include day and night game drives, short nature walks and boat trips along the serene waters of the Linyanti River.

The camp uses solar energy for hot water, lighting and other energy needs and is built of FSC-standard timber.

DINAKA

EDO’S CAMP

PO Box 27, Maun Tel: +267 686 1282 Emails: info@kerdowney.bw www.kerdowneybotswana.com

PO Box 110, Ghanzi Tel: +267 7212 0399 Email: info@edoscamp.net www.edoscamp.net

An exclusive private conservancy hugging the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Dinaka is host to one of the most unique biodiversities in Southern Africa. This ever-changing desert landscape gives refuge to the Kalahari lion, springbok, Oryx and brown hyena. Guests are accommodated in seven spacious twin and double-bedded safari tents, each en-suite bathroom has an indoor and outdoor shower, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. Families are accommodated in a two-bedroomed tent, sharing a spacious en-suite bathroom – ideal for families in this child-friendly camp. Dinaka’s tents are well spaced and raised up on wooden decks giving the perfect vantage point over a permanent water hole. Connected by wooden walkways, all areas of camp are accessible by wheelchair.

Edo’s Camp is an ecolodge certified by Green Tourism Botswana. It is engaged in both conservation and community issues, including involvement with a day care centre owned by the lodge’s sister organisation.

The camp lies in a 60,000 hectare private game conservancy in the Kalahari. It can accommodate 12 guests in four meru-style tents with en-suite bathrooms and in two stone chalets. Each tent and chalet has its own private veranda with fine views of a rocky waterhole. Activities include visits to the nearby D’Kar San village or to sister organisation’s Paolo Zanichelli’s children’s home. Also available is tracking of rhinos by car with San guides.

GHOHA HILLS SAVUTI LODGE

GUNN’S CAMP

PO Box 259, Gaborone Tel: +27 63 613 9144 Email: reservations@ghohahills.com www.ghohahills.com Perched high on a ledge overlooking the Savuti landscape, the ecofriendly Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge is renowned for prime game viewing.

The lodge has been designed to blend into its natural surroundings and take advantage of spectacular 180 degree views. It can accommodate 26 guests in nine luxury tented rooms and two family-size tented rooms.

All rooms are en-suite, including a shower with a view over the national park, as well as a ceiling fan, a viewing deck and mosquito nets. The lodge offers unparalleled views over the savannah and the waterhole at the foot of the hill. The lodge is self-sustaining, with an emphasis on eco-sensitivity.

Private Bag 033, Maun Tel: +267 686 4436 Fax: ++267 686 0040 Email: reservations@gunns-camp.com www.gunns-camp.com Overlooking the legendary Chief ’s Island and bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, this luxury vintage safari camp is accessed by a short flight over the delta. Located on the same Ntswi Island as its sister property, Moremi Crossing, it has undergone a major refurbishment. It has six new large vintage-style safari tents, each with its own private and spacious lounge and veranda. The densely treed island setting is a guarantee of privacy and tranquillity. The main camp is reached a raised wooden walkway lit by lanterns. Guests have access to the elevated bar, lounge, dining room and swimming pool. Activities include half-day mokoro trips with game walks, wilderness camping, sunset cruises and fishing. The latest solar and waste deposal technology is used.

GWETA LODGE PO Box 124, Gweta Tel: +267 621 2220 Fax: +267 621 2458 Email: gwetalodge@btcmail.co.bw www.gwetalodge.co.za Set in the village of Gweta, 200 km from Maun and 100 km from Nata, Gweta Lodge is a gateway to the pans and a rare oasis in the desert. Set around a pool, the lodge offers a restaurant, a relaxing lounge, excellent accommodation options and a range of activities and safaris to suite people of all ages. The lodge offers opportunities for game viewing using several locations and camps in the area. Based within easy reach of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the lodge is ideally situated to take advantage of a gateway into the heart of the wilderness. It offers a vast range of excursions, activities and opportunities to guests and local communities.

ISLAND SAFARI LODGE

JACANA CAMP

PO Box 116, Maun Tel: +267 686 0300 Email: enquire@africansecrets.net www.islmaun.com

Private Bag 019, Maun Tel +267 686 3777 Fax +267 686 4881 Email: cathy@jaoreserve.com / martin@jaoreserve.com www.jacanacamp.com

Located by the Thamalakane River, this lodge is a cool and welcoming oasis in the heart of Maun. Shaded by large trees, it overlooks the river and floodplain beyond. The lodge is set on a 300 acre private island reserve just 10 km from Maun Airport. There are several walking trails through the bush. Guests can relax by one of the two swimming pools or head to the restaurant and bar for the river view. The lodge offers comfortable accommodation in a lush garden. The 12 thatched chalets stand alone, shaded by overhanging trees. The six Heritage rooms and six Heritage Family rooms each have a small veranda where guests can relax. All rooms have twin beds, en-suite showers, air conditioning and DStv. Well spaced out, each room has a fine view across the tree-lined garden towards the river.

Jacana Camp, west of the Moremi Game Reserve, is an authentic camp situated on a small island. Jacana offers boating and game drives on the Jao floodplains. Catch and release fishing is also offered. Elephant are regularly spotted in the area and birdlife is abundant. Enthusiasts can spot Pel’s fishing owl, rosy throated longclaw, pygmy goose and slaty egret. Accommodation consists of five en-suite tents on raised platforms with views over the lagoon. The main dining area is an elevated deck including a cosy pub and lounge, a large viewing deck, an open area to sit around the fire and a small plunge pool.

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CAMPS & LODGES JACK’S CAMP

JAO CAMP

PO Box 173, Francistown Tel: +267 241 2277 Fax: +267 241 3458 Email: res1@unchartedafrica.com www.unchartedafrica.com

Private Bag 019, Maun Tel: +267 686 3777 Fax: +267 686 4881 Email: cathy@jaoreserve.com. / martin@jaoreserve.com www.jaocamp.com

Jack’s Camp is an oasis of style and comfort in the middle of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert. This 1940s-style tented safari camp features a museum, a shop, a drinks tent and a pool. Spectacular vistas, creative surprises, expert guiding, old-world safari styling and superb cuisine all come together to create an experience that is completely different from any other. Activities on offer all year round include interacting with meerkats, walking with bushmen guides, game drives to experience the unique desert wildlife, Chapman’s baobab (one of the oldest and largest trees in Africa), birdwatching and night drives.

KANANA

KHWAI GUEST HOUSE

PO Box 27, Maun Tel: +267 686 0375 Fax: +267 686 1282 Email: info@kerdowney.bw www.kerdowneybotswana.com

Private Bag 342, Maun Tel: +267 686 3763 Email: lodge-res@bushways.com www.khwaiguesthouse.com

A hidden jewel on the Xudum River, Kanana is located south-west of the Okavango Delta. The area encompasses a necklace of islands dotted with palms, figs, ebony and knobthorn and is home to a myriad birds, plants and animals. The annual floods transform parts of this concession into a true water paradise, offering guests the best of both worlds. At certain times of the year guests can experience magnificent game sightings during drives as well as the unique experience of exploring the delta’s beautiful waterways by boat.

Visitors can enjoy the experience of water visibly rising around the camp’s raised decks.

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Jao Camp is located on a remote island in a private concession west of Moremi Game Reserve. Jao has nine large luxurious en-suite tents (including one family room), each individually handcrafted and built on raised decks with a sala offering views over the floodplains. The camp features a wine cellar, a curio shop, a spa and a gym. In addition to the dining room and lounge with pub area, a boma invites dining under the stars. Activities include mekoro, game drives, boating, fishing and birding. Herds of red lechwe can be seen as well as lion, elephant, buffalo, zebra, hippo, crocodile and the shy sitatunga.

Tucked in the heart of the friendly rural village of Khwai, at the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Guest House opens the door to a true African escape. Welcoming guests in 6 en-suite bungalows, Khwai Guest House offers a cosy nest from which to experience the spectacular destination. Guests have the choice between being completely independent and exploring this stunning destination on their own, or joining some of the many activities offered like drives in Moremi Game Reserve or the Khwai concession, mokoro (traditional canoe) excursions on a channel bordering the game reserve, night drives and a village tour.

KHWAI BUSH CAMP Private Bag BO 33, Maun Tel: +267 686 1633 South Africa Sales & Marketing Tel: +27 21 7010 270 Email: contact@africanbushcamps.com www.africanbushcamps.com Located on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta, Khwai Bush Camp traces the border of the Moremi Game Reserve. With two spacious family chalets and a dedicated Cub Club, the lodge is particularly tailored towards welcoming families. The camp itself consists of four standard and two-family chalets dotted along the Khwai River. Retreat to your elegant yet understated chalet, with either a double or twin bed configuration and spacious en suite bathroom, and savour the magnificent view over the river banks. Spend your days floating through the shallow waters of the Delta as the locals have done for centuries in a traditional mokoro or dugout canoe. Savour the utter tranquillity, only broken by the call of wildlife.

KINGS POOL CAMP

KORO RIVER CAMP

Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com

PO Box 294, Tuli Block Area, Gaborone Tel: +27 823 164363 Email: jelbertse@terraconservancy.co.bw

Wilderness Safaris / Dana Allen Named for Scandinavian royalty, this luxurious and stylish camp overlooks the oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon and Linyanti River system. Its nine well-appointed canvas and thatch rooms (including a family room) come with en-suite bedroom, outdoor shower and lounge. A veranda with private plunge pool and separate thatched sala offer fine views. The lounge and dining areas are set on spacious decks and there is a pool and an open-air boma for evening dining under the stars. Activities include day and night game drives, walks and river cruises in the property’s colonial-style barge, ‘Queen Sylvia’. In the dry season, guests watch game coming to drink at an underground hide where the water is at eye level.

Terra Conservancy Operations (TCO) is a Botswana company wholly owned by the Dutch non-profit organisation “Timbo Afrika Foundation”. TCO currently owns and operates the very luxurious safari camps Koro River Camp and Koro Island Camp in the Tuli Block. Both camps are operated by local staff trained by our mentors. All profits go back to the foundation in support of nature conservation and community training. It has set up a programme with the communities to protect them against elephant impact and is currently negotiating with the community to build a tourism safari operation owned and operated by the community in the same Tuli block area.

KUBU LODGE, CHOBE

KWALAPE SAFARI LODGE

PO Box 43, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0312 Fax: +267 625 1092 Email: reservations@kubulodge.net www.kubulodge.net

PO Box 504, RO 82, Kazangula, Kasane Tel: +267 625 1181 Fax: +267 625 1161 Email: milton@kwalapesafarilodge.co.bw www.kwalapesafarilodge.co.bw

This privately owned and run lodge, on 30 hectares of riverine forest by the Chobe River in northern Botswana, epitomises the hospitality of Africa. It has 11 thatched en-suite chalets on raised decks set beneath a canopy of trees with lawns extending to the river’s edge. At Kubu Lodge, each meal is freshly prepared and served alfresco with views over the river. Activities include game drives and boat cruises in the national park, cruises to the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, day trips to Victoria Falls, visits to a working crocodile farm and guided tours of a reptile and bird park. The lodge is closely involved with the local community.

Kazungula Children’s Ark Support Group, a day care centre and a youth library are located at Kubu Lodge.

Kwalape Safari Lodge is situated on an eight hectare plot next to the village of Kazangula and offers a variety of facilities for guests to enjoy and to make their stay as comfortable as possible. Facilities include a variety of accommodation options to cater for different travel requirements and styles. For guests requiring luxury and comfort there are chalets and executive rooms. Guests travelling on a budget can choose from comfortable safari tents; or for the more adventurous there are camping sites. Kwalape also offers a spacious dining area, the Bush Bar and Boma, a pool, a conference centre for meetings or functions, an activity centre and a curio shop in the reception area.

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CAMPS & LODGES KWANDO - LAGOON CAMP

KWANDO - LEBALA CAMP

PO Box 550, Maun Tel: +267 686 1449 Fax: +267 686 1457 Email: info@kwando.co.bw www.kwando.co.bw/lagoon

PO Box 550, Maun Tel: +267 686 1449 Fax: +267 686 1457 Email: info@kwando.co.bw www.kwando.co.bw/lebala

Lagoon is perched on the banks of the wild Kwando River, nestled beneath towering ebony and marula trees. Lagoon’s area in the Kwando Reserve has a well-earned reputation for big game and large herds of elephant and buffalo, especially in the winter months, when herds of up to a thousand are not uncommon.

Lagoon accommodates up to 16 guests in eight expansive tents. Each tent’s private deck, living area, and bathroom all afford picturesque views over the river. Likewise, these views are also perfect to wake up to.

Each tent has an ensuite bathroom with both an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a bathtub for an enjoyable afternoon soak. The main areas of the camp include a bar and sitting area, outdoor deck with a swing and dining area.

Lebala means ‘wide open spaces’, and the camp is located in the Kwando Reserve’s 232,000 hectares of private unfenced wilderness.

Lebala sits on the floodplains of the Kwando River and the special ecosystem is home to a wide variety of Africa’s plains game such as zebra, wildebeest, impala, giraffe and tsessebe. The wonderful variety of wildlife also includes elephant, hippo, buffalo and the lion, cheetah and hyena. The camp itself is comprised of eight custom designed tents, with unique mosquito net walls, allowing an unobstructed flow of cooling breezes and stunning views. Each spacious tent has its own viewing deck, bathroom and luxurious double outside showers.

KWANDO - NXAI PAN CAMP

KWANDO - TAU PAN CAMP

PO Box 550, Maun Tel: +267 686 1449 Fax: +267 686 1457 Email: info@kwando.co.bw www.kwando.co.bw/nxai-pan

PO Box 550, Maun Tel: +267 686 1449 Fax: +267 686 1457 Email: info@kwando.co.bw www.kwando.co.bw/tau-pan

Nxai Pan is located on the western edge of the fossil pan from which the camp takes its name. Nxai Pan is a 100% solar-operated camp and the minimalistic white-washed design of the camp is inspired by the surrounding white salt pans. The camp faces the private waterhole, with the main area being the best place for viewing the frequent visitors to the waterhole. Nxai Pan’s nine thatched units are specially designed to provide a constant and comfortable temperature. The main areas include an expansive open-air lounge and dining area, with a bar, pool and curio shop.

Tau Pan is the first semi-permanent camp inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and offers truly incredible views from the elevated ridge of an ancient sand dune, an unusual experience in a land as flat as Botswana, and overlooks the famous Tau Pan - recognised for its stark beauty and remoteness. As with its sister camp, Nxai Pan, Tau Pan utilises only solar power for the generation of electricity, heating of water and pumping of water from deep under the Kalahari sands. 9 environmentally adapted en-suite tents afford the same spectacular views over the plains. The main area of the camp is set around the fireplace, which is the ideal spot for game viewing down to the waterhole.

KWETSANI CAMP

LEROO LA TAU

Private Bag 019, Maun Tel: +267 686 3777 Fax: +267 686 4881 Email: cathy@jaoreserve.com / martin@jaoreserve.com www.kwetsani.com

Private Bag 310, Maun Tel: +267 686 1243 Fax: +267 686 1791 Email: info@desertdelta.com www.desertdelta.com

Situated on an island heavily wooded with palm, mangosteen and fig trees, this is one of the remotest camps in the Okavango. The luxury camp is raised on decks under a canopy of trees. There are five beautifully furnished tree house rooms, each with en-suite bathroom and viewing deck. The dining room, lounge and pub look over a floodplain often dotted with game.

Guests can watch animals from the deck, plunge pool or from their room. Excellent land and water activities, depending on annual flood levels. Guests can view wildlife by mekoro, explore lagoons by boat or experience game drives on the Jao floodplains or Hunda island. Lion, leopard, elephant, zebra, red lechwe, hippo and crocodile are all found here.

Leroo La Tau rises majestically above the bed of the Boteti River, which stretches across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The park, populated by up to 30,000 zebra and wildebeest, closely accompanied by predators, offers guests the chance to experience the exhilaration of seeing large concentrations. With 12 thatched chalets – each with en-suite bathroom – a dining room in the main lodge, a reading lounge, a bar area, wooden decks and a plunge pool, guests can immerse themselves in the wildlife experience.

LINYANTI BUSH CAMP

LINYANTI EXPEDITIONS

Private Bag BO 33, Maun Tel: +267 686 1633 South Africa Sales & Marketing Tel: +27 21 7010 270 Email: contact@africanbushcamps.com www.africanbushcamps.com

Tel: +267 686 1633 South Africa Sales & Marketing Tel: +27 21 7010 270 Email: contact@africanbushcamps.com www.africanbushcamps.com

Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony (family camp) offer the perfect setting for an authentic safari. As the only source of water in the dry months, the Linyanti marshes are one of the most sought-after destinations in Northern Botswana, with a great diversity of game. Built on raised decking overlooking the Linyanti Marsh, this intimate tented camp offers views of the Linyanti River. Activities include game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, walking excursions with an armed professional guide, boating on the lagoons and mokoro excursions. There is spectacular birding all year round. Large herds of elephant move down to the Linyanti River in early winter.

We’re going back to our original ‘Bush Camps’ roots and introducing our newest expedition-style camp to Botswana, with Linyanti Expeditions. With only 6 tents, the camp has an intimate atmosphere, ensuring a personalised service for each guest. The main area has two canvascovered hubs; a dining area with an exposed kitchen and an open lounge. Each room has en-suite bathrooms with chemical eco-friendly toilets and al fresco bucket showers. Each tent has a gazebo extension, where beds can be moved at night to give the experience of sleeping beneath a blanket of glimmering stars, immersing yourself in the wonders of the wilderness while still staying in the security of a mesh-enclosed area.

LINYANTI TENTED CAMP

LITTLE VUMBURA CAMP

Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Email: enquiry@wildernesssafaris.co.bw www.wilderness-safaris.com

Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com

Linyanti Tented Camp is ideal for families and small groups looking to explore the wildlife-rich Linyanti Concession. Unrivalled in its remoteness and sense of space, the camp overlooks the iconic Linyanti Marsh and floodplain. Its four large, airy and en-suite tents are designed to recreate the accommodation style of the early explorers. Relaxation takes place in the main area of the camp, built on a slightly raised deck, the perfect place for a wholesome meal and a crackling fire after a great day’s game viewing or just for watching the wildlife go to and from the river. Dinner also takes place in the boma.

Activities include game drives and full-day excursions with lunch at a remote scenic setting in the private northern sector of the Linyanti concession.

Wilderness Safaris / Dana Allen Little Vumbura is on a wooded island in the same region as its sister camp, Vumbura Plains. Designed to blend in with its surroundings, it’s a beautiful six-roomed tented camp shaded by an ancient Okavango forest. Each tent is en-suite, with views of the waving grasses of the floodplain. A plunge pool and reading area overlook the floodplains and a star deck leads off the dining area. The camp is surrounded by water and close to large rivers, so water-based activities are a focus, including mekoro trips across the floodplains guided by experienced polers and motor boats trips on the permanent channels. Hot air ballooning from mid April to September and helicopter scenics all year round.

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CAMPS & LODGES MANKWE BUSH LODGE Private Bag 146, Maun Tel: +267 686 5788 Fax: +267 686 5787 Email: mankwe@info.bw www.mankwe.com To stay at Mankwe Bush Lodge is like being inside a game park as the animals move around freely and there are no fences between the reserves and the campsite. There is easy access to the Moremi Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park and the Khwai River. Safari options include the seven-day Trans-Okavango Delta and Moremi Adventure, the seven-day Okavango Delta Wilderness Experience and the 10-day Delta and Chobe Adventure. Guests may wish to stay in camp and enjoy the serenity, but game drives can be undertaken and the lodge also operates the Mboma boat station in the Moremi Game Reserve. For the experience of a lifetime, a boat or mokoro can be hired for an overnight stay on an island in the delta.

MOGOTLHO SAFARI LODGE PO Box HA 144 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 686 0968 / 750 16076 Email: reservations@mogotlholodge.com/ rex.kelly@ kalahari-tours.net www.mogotlholodge.com Set in a spectacular location on the Khwai River, Mogotlho Safari Lodge is the perfect destination to indulge its guests in first class hospitality and experience the magnificent wildlife and scenery of the Mababe area.

The Lodge is under new management and in the process of being fully refurbished. Thirteen brand new tents, a pool, Three game viewers and a state of the art solar system are being added to make this property a prime destination.

MOMBO AND LITTLE MOMBO CAMPS Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com

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Mombo Camp, on Mombo Island just off the northern tip of Chief ’s Island, is built under large shady trees and overlooks a floodplain teeming with wildlife. Accommodation comprises nine spacious tents elegantly furnished with polished parquet floors. Bathrooms are en-suite and the main living and dining area is under thatch. Little Mombo is an extension of and shares the same island with the larger Mombo Camp, matching its high standards. Little Mombo has three rooms, as well as its own dining room, kitchen, lounge and plunge pool, making it ideal for small groups. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives to view the plains game and their predators.

MOPANE SAFARIS

MOPIRI CAMP

Sir Seretse Khama Rd, Maun Tel: +267 728 01 007 Email: info@mopanesafaris.com www.mopanesafaris.com

PO Box HA96 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 7747 9188 Email: res@rootsandjourneys.com www.rootsandjourneys.com

Live Botswana Safaris gives individual nature enthusiasts, as well as groups of up to 12 people, a unique chance to visit Southern Africa’s unspoilt nature accompanied by either English or Spanish speaking guides. Specializing in luxury mobile camps, these tours cover multiple locations across South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana per tour. Live Botswana Safaris offers tours in Spanish as well as English, they bridge the gap between southern Africa and Spanish-speaking only travellers. However, superior services run across the board as the whole team, including of course our experienced guides ensure they provide an unforgettable, hassle-free holiday in every way.

Mopiri Camp is hidden away on the northwestern side of the Okavango Delta, offering guests the perfect water camp experience.

The camp has been designed to make the most of the panoramic views, with seven luxury tents and three spacious family units set on the banks of Weboro Lagoon. Long winding boardwalks wind their way through the palms, adjoining the main areas and the rooms, giving guests the opportunity to explore the area around camp. The tents are light and airy and all have en-suite bathrooms with large rain showers, king-size beds and private decks. Trips incorporate all the activities on offer – boating through the papyrus channels, island hopping on foot or by mokoro, fishing for the famous tiger fish, spending time touring villages or having a relaxing lunch out on a secluded island.

MUCHENJE SAFARI LODGE

NATA LODGE

Private Bag K31, Kasane Reservations - Tel: +27 72 170 8879 The Lodge - Tel: +267 6200013 / 14 / 15 Email: info@muchenje.com www.muchenje.com

PO Box 10, Francistown Tel: +267 620 0070 Fax: +267 620 0071 Email: reservations@natalodge.com www.underonebotswanasky.com

Sitting on an escarpment in the quiet western side of the Chobe National Park is Muchenje Safari Lodge, offering unique and prolific game experiences along with wonderful panoramic views of the river, flood plains and beyond. Muchenje accommodates up to 24 guests in intimate exclusivity with 11 individual thatched chalets, all en-suite. Muchenje features a spacious reception area, large relaxing lounges, a library, dining area and a bar. Outside, is a swimming pool, a large gazebo and many viewing decks to observe the abundance of wildlife. The lodge offers diverse and considerable safari activities, including early morning, full day and evening game drives, guided bush walks and cultural excursions, giving a real insight to life in the western Chobe region.

Nata Lodge is ideally situated close to the entrance of the Nata Bird Sanctuary, just off the main road and 10 km south of Nata Village. The lodge offers 22 luxury air conditioned chalets with en-suites, 10 customdesigned Meru tents set on wooden decks, two family chalets and a chalet for physically challenged guests.

There is also a camping site. The indoor restaurant has an open-air patio serving Continental and English breakfasts, lunches and dinner. Menus vary between home-style cooking, traditional African buffets and braais.

The bar area overlooks the swimming pool and offers ice-cold refreshments. Activities include exploring the Nata Sanctuary in open 4x4 safari vehicles.

OKAVANGO HORSE SAFARIS

OKUTI

Private Bag 23, Maun Tel: +267 686 1671 Fax: +267 686 1672 Email: safaris@okavangohorse.com www.okavangohorse.com

PO Box 27, Maun Tel: +267 7577 5300 Fax: +267 686 1282 Email: info@kerdowney.bw www.kerdowneybotswana.com

Founded in 1986, Okavango Horse Safaris is the first riding safari company in southern Africa. The focus is a journey through the diverse landscape of the Okavango Delta. The company uses two camps: Kujwana, luxury en-suite tents raised on deckings under a natural canopy; Mokolwane, two metre high tree houses along the edge of the Matsibe River. Rides are limited to six guests and non-riders can be accommodated. The remote camps are accessed by helicopter, based in private concession areas of over 2,500 sq km bordering Moremi National Park. Guests will also experience the delta from mokoro, on foot and game drives with night drives.

Okuti Camp is built amid the wilderness of one of Botswana’s prime game viewing regions. This delightful camp lies alongside the Maunachira River, which flows through Xakanaxa Lagoon within the worldrenowned Moremi Game Reserve.

Here, guests can experience unhindered views from specially designed safari vehicles. Moremi Game Reserve is rich in wildlife and its consistent year-round game viewing makes it ideal for first-time visitors to Botswana.

Guests can also explore the Okavango Delta by motor boat and the area’s open lagoons and winding channels make it a birdwatchers’ paradise, with herons and storks in the breeding season.

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CAMPS & LODGES PELO CAMP

PLANET BAOBAB

Private Bag 019, Maun Tel: +267 686 3777 Fax: +267 686 4881 Email: cathy@jaoreserve.com / martin@jaoreserve.com

PO Box 173, Francistown Tel: +267 241 2277 Fax: +267 241 3458 Email: res2@unchartedafrica.com www.unchartedafrica.com

Wilderness Safaris / Dana Allen The word pelo means ‘heart’ – a fitting name because, from the air, the island on which Pelo Camp is situated is heart-shaped. It also lies deep in the heart of the delta. The camp is eco-friendly, with solar power providing all energy requirements. The main area comprises a tented dining area and lounge situated under impressive wild date palms, jackalberry and Natal mahogany trees, with a spacious deck overlooking the waterways. There is also a swimming pool, an outdoor boma area and a raised platform built onto an old anthill. Small and intimate, the five spacious guest tents have en-suite bathrooms and a veranda with outdoor shower. Activities focus on mokoro excursions in the shallow floodplains as well as boating and island walks.

Situated close to the village of Gweta, 290 km from Francistown and 200 km from Maun, this family-friendly camp accepts children of all ages. Planet Baobab combines style with comfort while remaining true to its African inspiration. Accommodation provides different options at all price levels, with traditionally styled, beautifully painted Kalanga huts with en-suite bathrooms or the shady campsite. The Africantastic ‘shebeen’ style central mess features a tasty bar menu; and when it’s hot, guests can cool off in the biggest pool in the Kalahari. Activities on offer all year round include: guided bush walks; traditional cattle post and village visits; friendly habituated meerkats; and historical baobabs.

PELICAN LODGE

POM POM CAMP

Tel: +267 247 0117 Fax: +267 247 0170 Email:reservations.pelican@thewildlodges.com

Private Bag 33, Maun Tel: +267 686 4436 Fax: +267 686 0040 Email: reservations@pompomcamp.com www.pompomcamp.com

The Wild Lodges “Out of Africa in Africa” Your gateway into the African wild. Entails five properties, dedicated to provide its customers with a unique African experience rooted in African traditions. With eco-friendly lodges and campsites, our intent is to share the Botswana wild experience with the world and also provide memorable experiences. Our operations are around the most preferred tourist destinations in Botswana, that is Makgadikgadi, Okavango and Chobe and are as follows; Pelican Lodge and camping in Nata, Dzibanana Lodge and camping in Sepako, the Chiefs Guests House in Maun, Mamasi Boats in Kasane and the Boma Resturant. Our activities include game drives to Nata Birds Sanctuary, game drive to the CT5 Wildlife Management Area, bush walks, village tours, game drive to Moremi Game Reserve, facilitate a day trip to Savuti or Khwai and boat cruises in Chobe River, game drive to Chobe National Park and a day trip to Victoria Falls.

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In the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Matsebe concession area, Pom Pom Camp is a 25-minute scenic flight over Okavango Delta from Maun. Surrounded by miles of reeds, the camp overlooks a lagoon and is nestled under shady trees. In the lagoon, hippo frolic and guests can explore the area in a mokoro, providing a unique means of viewing wildlife. The camp has nine luxury safari tents with en-suite showers and flush toilets. In the main thatched building there is a cosy bar, lounge and restaurant, serving imaginative meals prepared by safari chefs. Activities available include game drives, night drives, mokoro excursions, boat cruises, game walks and fishing.

QOROKWE CAMP

ROYAL TREE LODGE

PO Box 20380, Maun Tel: +267 686 3282 Email: cobus@calitzsafaris.com www.botswanaspecialists.co.uk

PO Box 250088, Maun Tel: +267 680 0757 Email: info@royaltreelodge.co.bw www.royaltreelodge.com

Qorokwe Camp is a fine example of contemporary architecture, with its sweeping lines, sharp angles and bold use of wood, set among trees and overlooking a permanent lagoon in the world famous Okavango Delta. Your stay revolves around 4×4 and walking safaris, with the possibility of boat and mokoro rides when water levels allow. The main social areas are set on a raised deck that enables you to watch wildlife at the lagoon as you chat to other travellers, enjoy freshly prepared meals and simply relax. The swimming pool is especially appealing on a hot day, and the firepit becomes the heart of camp at sundown, as guests gather for drinks. The individual suites echo the style of the central area, built on elevated timber decks and with wide verandas facing the lagoon. Inside there’s a great feeling of space, with the bedroom and a separate living area, each leading out to the deck.

The Royal Tree Lodge is a small lodge ideally situated away from the bustle of Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. The lodge itself is set on a 200-hectare wildlife estate along the Thalamakane River, 20 minutes’ drive from the town centre. A number of wildlife species have been introduced to the area including giraffe, eland and kudu. The main thatched lounge, bar and dining room is spacious, stylishly furnished and opens onto a large teak deck. Guest accommodation consists of 10 well appointed luxurious tents and two honeymoon chalets. Activities include the marked walking trails, horse riding and day trips to the Moremi Game Reserve.

SAN CAMP PO Box 173, Francistown Tel: +267 241 2277 Fax: +267 241 3458 Email: res1@unchartedafrica.com www.unchartedafrica.com San Camp, deep in the Kalahari, is one of the most romantic and intimate camps in Africa. The camp’s classic six white tents stand on the edge of the endless Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The central dining tent houses a small library and natural history museum filled with fascinating artefacts from the area. There is also a yoga and meditation tent for guests wanting to enjoy the space and serenity of the area. San Camp operates during the dry season from 16 April to 15 October. Activities on offer at San Camp include: interacting with meerkats, game drives, Chapman’s baobab, one of the oldest and biggest trees in Africa – birdwatching, night drives and quad biking across the pans.

SANCTUARY BAINES’ CAMP

SANCTUARY CHIEF’S CAMP

Private Bag 45, Maun Tel: +27 11 438 4650 Email: reservations.safrica@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com

Private Bag 45, Maun Tel: +27 11 438 4650 Email: reservations.safrica@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com

Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is located on the Boro River in the 260,000 acre private concession NG32, neighbouring the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp has five suites set on elevated platforms with decks offering views over the Boro River. The suites feature en-suite facilities and a private viewing deck. The four-poster beds are fully mobile, giving guests the option of sleeping under the stars. There is a swimming pool and the area is superb for viewing animals and bird species, which guests can explore in open-sided 4x4 vehicles, in a mokoro or motor boat, or on foot. The unique and educational elephant interaction is available at an additional cost.

Newly rebuilt Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp is situated in the Mombo Concession of Moremi Game Reserve, known as the predator capital of Africa. The area is also home to the Big Five. The camp is situated on Chief ’s Island in the ‘seasonal delta’. There are 10 luxury bush pavilions and each guest room has its own private pool with en-suite facilities including an indoor and outdoor shower.

The new Geoffrey Kent luxury suite can sleep four to six guests. The main deck area offers expansive views over the floodplain. Relaxing spa treatments are available, offering a great way to relax after an afternoon game drive.

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CAMPS & LODGES SANCTUARY CHOBE CHILWERO Private Bag 45, Maun Tel: +27 11 438 4650 Email: reservations.safrica@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero borders Chobe National Park, the secondlargest national park in Botswana, covering an area of 10,566 sq km.

The lodge sits above the Chobe River and offers panoramic views across the islands and flood plains as far as Namibia. Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero has 15 air conditioned cottages with en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers, private garden, sala, minibar and in-room safe. The area is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa as well as an abundance of hippo, buffalo, antelope and lion. The full-service spa offers a range of treatments and rituals of the highest quality to relax.

SANCTUARY STANLEY’S CAMP Private Bag 45, Maun Tel: +27 11 438 4650 Email: reservations.safrica@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com Set on the southern tip of Chief ’s Island, Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp borders the southern section of the Moremi Game Reserve. This private concession is located in seasonal delta. The floodwaters arrive around June. The area is home to a wide variety of big game including elephant, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard and wild dog. The camp consists of eight safari tents, raised on decking, all with en-suite facilities. The main building, also raised on decking, offers fine views over the floodplains. An educational elephant interaction is available at additional cost.

SANGO SAFARI CAMP Private Bag 342, Maun Tel: +267 686 3763 Email: lodge-res@bushways.com www.sangosafaricamp.com Sango Safari Camp is nestled in the shade of the trees overlooking the Khwai River. The camp offers its guests the perfect base from which to explore the wildlife and culture of this unique habitat. Accommodating 12 guests in 6 en-suite meru tents, Sango Safari Camp is designed in the style of the classic tented safari camp of days gone by. With its open-air showers, hand-crafted furnishings and classic styling, the camp aims to recreate the atmosphere of days gone by, blending the rustic with the luxurious. The camps ideal location allows guests to take advantage of a host of wildlife activities; drives in Moremi Game Reserve or the Khwai concession, mokoro (traditional canoe) excursions on a channel bordering the game reserve, night drives and a village tour.

SAVUTE SAFARI LODGE Private Bag 310, Maun Tel: +267 686 1243 Fax: +267 686 1791 Email: info@desertdelta.com www.desertdelta.com To ensure a private and relaxing environment, Savute Safari Lodge accommodates just 24 guests in 11 thatched chalets and one family room consisting of double bedrooms, built from local timber. The chalets, which have been elegantly furnished in calm neutral tones to blend with the natural environment, feature expansive private decks, a combined bedroom and lounge area and en-suite facilities. Savute Safari Lodge is located on the banks of the Savute Channel, an area renowned for its population of bull elephant and for the unique interaction of the resident predator species.

SAVUTI CAMP

SEBA CAMP

Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com

Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com

Savuti Camp is set deep in the wilderness on the productive Savute Wilderness Safaris / Dana Allen Channel, a refuge for wildlife. For many years the channel was dry, before the waters returned in 2008 and abundant game congregated there and adapted to their new surroundings. As part of a natural cycle, the channel is dry once more, resulting in a rich feeding ground and corridor between the surrounding mopane woodlands for both plains game and predators. Savuti is 17 km downstream from the Zibadianja Lagoon. Accommodation comprises seven large en-suite canvas-and-thatch rooms (including a family unit) raised off the ground and facing the channel. Activities include day and night game drives, guided nature walks and boating.

Wilderness Safaris / Dana Allen Set in a riverine forest of majestic hardwood trees and overlooking a perennial lagoon with prolific birdlife and visiting pods of hippo, Seba Camp has eight raised, well-appointed and spacious tents, each with en-suite bathroom and private deck, and each celebrating a different tribe through its vibrant decor. The dining area, lounge-library and pool are all set on raised saligna decks with spectacular views. Seba Camp is ideal for families, with two suites that can accommodate groups of varying sizes. Each has its own plunge pool.

Activities include day and night game drives and nature walks, while mokoro rides, motor boat excursions and fishing are popular in winter. Expert guides are on hand specialising in children’s activities.

SEPOPA SWAMP STOP

SHINDE

All Star Investment t/a Sepopa Swamp Stop PO Box HA 49 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 686 3958 Cell: +267 759 78 221 Email: jenny.wittstock@gmail.com www.sepopa-swampstop.com

PO Box 27, Maun Tel: +267 7577 5300 Fax: +267 686 1282 Email: info@kerdowney.bw www.kerdowneybotswana.com

Located near the village of Sepopa on the Okavango River, 50 km south of the Namibian border, Swamp Stop is the perfect getaway for self-drive travellers looking to experience the best of the Okavango at an affordable price. Guests can enjoy a range of classic experiences including mokoro trips, day boating, birdwatching and guided camping safaris into the delta. Sunset cruises, guided island walks and guided river safaris are all available. The camp features 12 newly renovated en-suite rooms and a new campsite with 12 sites. The camp has two pools, a licensed bar and restaurant and a viewing deck and lounge overlooking the river.

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Nestled on a palm island in the northern Okavango Delta, Shinde is an intimate camp on the edge of Shinde Lagoon, which teems with animal and birdlife. The camp’s main area comprises a multi-tiered dining room and lounge which is set under canvas in the shade of ebony and mangosteen trees. Thanks to its location, Shinde can offer both water and land activities all year round. Motor boats or mokoro provide a chance to experience the species in the aquatic habitat of the delta. Game drives are conducted by a personal guide in comfortable vehicles. For the more adventurous, guided walks are available, while fishing enthusiasts will enjoy catching a variety of species.

CAMPS & LODGES SKL GROUP

THAMALAKANE RIVER LODGE

PO Box 1860, Maun Tel: +267 686 5365 Fax: +267 686 5367 Email: reservations@sklcamps.co.bw www.sklcamps.com SKL operates public camping grounds in Botswana’s prime national parks. Within Chobe National Park, SKL has campsites in Savuti, which is known for excellent game and offers good sightings through the year.

Linyanti is nestled in the furthest corner of Chobe National Park with five beautiful campsites among tall trees overlooking the Linyanti perennial river. In Moremi Game Reserve is Khwai. It consists of 10 camping sites along the banks of the Khwai River. There are ablution blocks with hot and cold showers. Kumaga is located in Makgadikgadi National Park with 10 camping sites and two ablution blocks. Now SKL has two small intimate tented camps within Chobe National Park. Camp Savuti and Camp Linyanti offer tranquil escapes for travellers.

TUBU TREE AND LITTLE TUBU CAMPS Private Bag 019, Maun Tel: +267 686 3777 Fax: +267 686 4881 Email: cathy@jaoreserve.com / martin@jaoreserve.com www.tubutreecamp.com

PO Box 888, Maun Tel: +267 680 0217 / 76 315 207 Email: res1@botswanabooking.com www.thamalakane-lodge.com Thamalakane River Lodge is ideally located an easy 20-minute drive from Maun and en route to the famous Moremi Game Reserve. It’s a secluded haven of tranquillity nestled in a grove of mature riverine trees by the Thamalakane River. 34 Character en-suite stone chalets are positioned overlooking the river. The widely acclaimed restaurant serves à la carte and buffet meals. Free wifi available. Lounging poolside, bird-spotting and reading are favourite activities around the lodge. There are opportunities, for sunset boat cruises, full day boat cruises into the delta as well as Moremi day trips and mokoro day trips and overnights. We also offer luxury mobile safaris

VUMBURA PLAINS CAMP Private Bag 14, Maun Tel: +267 686 0086 Fax: +267 686 0632 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com Wilderness Safaris / Dana Allen

Tubu Tree lies on the western side of the isolated Hunda Island. Elevated walkways through the canopy link the camp’s eight secluded tents on raised platforms. Each tent has a private front deck, en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower. A family unit is available. The main dining, bar and lounge areas are raised on platforms while the pool deck below has fine views. The sister camp, Little Tubu, has three traditional-style tents, all en-suite, with private decks. The elevated dining area, bar and pool decks are shaded by trees and overlook a seasonal riverbed.

XUGANA ISLAND LODGE Private Bag 310, Maun Tel: +267 686 1243 Fax: +267 686 1791 Email: info@desertdelta.com www.desertdelta.com Xugana Island Lodge accommodates 16 guests in private chalets with en-suite facilities and private viewing decks situated on the shaded fringe of the island. The lounge, bar and dining areas are set back under the ebony and African mangosteen tree canopy in open-sided thatched structures. The swimming pool is a perfect place to relax. Xugana Island Lodge’s open boma and alfresco dining area lead onto a large and spacious deck overlooking the Xugana Lagoon. Guests can explore the delta by motor boat or mokoro or take walks on surrounding islands. Bird watching opportunities are outstanding and fishing for bream and tiger fish on a catchand-release basis is also offered.

Wilderness Safaris / Dana Allen Vumbura Plains is a luxury camp situated in the northern Okavango Delta, comprising two separate satellite camps, each with its own raised dining, lounge and bar area with a vista across the floodplains. The main area is ideal for relaxation, with soft sofas and idiosyncratic objets d’art. The 14 rooms, raised off the ground, are in a contemporary design making best use of light, wood and space. Each suite has a large, comfortable bedroom, sunken lounge with cushions, sala, en-suite facilities, an outdoor shower, private deck and plunge pool. Two family suites come with private decks. Activities include game viewing in open vehicles, mekoro and boats. Hot air ballooning is offered from mid April to September and helicopter scenics all year round.

Below is a list of HATAB members for which full details were not available at the time of going to press with this edition of ‘This is Botswana’.

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MOBILE SECTOR AFRICAN EXCURSIONS PO Box 20788, Maun Tel/Fax: +267 680 1000 Cell: +267 7125 7636 / 7241 2372 Email: africanexcursions@btcmail.co.bw www.africanexcursions.co.bw African Excursions is a mobile operator based in Maun and has been operating since 2005. We gives the clients the opportunity to experience the distinctiveness of the flat plains and river channels of the Okavango Delta on a traditional dug out canoe (mokoro), offers tailor made mobile and accommodated safaris to suit guest’s personal requirements. African Excursions conducts transfers in Botswana and the region for individuals, parties and corporate groups. We gives clients opportunity to explore the cultural diversity available in the surroundings areas. Value for money, safety and service is our priority.

ANDBEYOND BOTSWANA MOBILE CAMPING EXPEDITIONS Private Bag BO 34, Maun Tel: +267 686 1979 Fax: +267 686 1972 Email: safaris@andBeyond.com www.andBeyond.com Combining the untamed wilderness of Botswana’s most iconic destinations with comfortable mobile camping accommodation and an exclusive game viewing adventure, andBeyond Botswana Mobile Camping Expeditions are privately guided throughout and offer the avid explorer the opportunity to engage in a comprehensive Botswana safari experience. These expeditions offers six all-inclusive tours that range from six to eight nights and cover the best destinations of Botswana. They are perfect for families, small groups, adventure-seekers and photographic and wildlife enthusiasts.

ARMANDO TRAVEL & TOURS

BEAGLE EXPEDITIONS

PO Box 20541, Francistown Tel: +267 684 1232 Cell: +267 718 603 29 Email: armandotravelandtours@gmail.com www.armandotravelandtours.com

Tel/Fax: +267 726 93971 / 722 2431122 Email: simon@beagle-expeditions.com

Armando Travel & Tours prides itself on the quality of its friendly guides as they further enhance the mobile safari wilderness experience. Knowledgeable and passionate, the guides on mobile safaris are there because they enjoy what they do and do not see it merely as a job. Because of the remoteness of the Botswana wilderness, there is a genuine feeling of being in Africa. No other sounds but the wilderness will be heard from the camp as the private campsites are situated far apart. This is one of the prime attractions of Armando Travel and Tours mobile safaris. The company offers a wide variety of itineraries at attractive prices.

Beagle Expeditions is a small, intimate, family run business owned by Simon and Marleen Byron. Together we have more than 25 years of experience in the safari industry in Botswana. Through trial and error (and a few epic arguments) we have learnt our strengths and weaknesses within the industry; fortunately we have very opposite skill sets, putting Beagle Expeditions in a position to provide our guests with a phenomenal experience. We believe that the greatest luxury of all is experience! Our expeditions are true, limited exclusive travel; with an availability of only 100 days on expeditions a year (roughly ten expeditions).

We do not do mass tourism and we do not have any set itineraries. The places we explore are determined by the seasons, the amount and time of recent rain, the level of the Okavango flood and of course you!

BRUNSVIGIA LILLY TRAVEL & TOURS

BORO OKAVANGO RIVER SAFARIS

PO Box 712, Kasane Tel: +267 624 0251 Email: bookings@brunsvigialillytours.co.bw www.brunsvigialillytours.co.bw

PO Box 21678, Gaborone Tel: +267 680 0796 Cell: +267 7380 7099 Email: res@borocamp.com www.borocamp.com

Brunsvigia Lilly Travel and Tours (Pty) Ltd is a citizen-owned Botswana registered company based in Kasane which tailors unforgettable trips to suit specific tastes, needs and budget. Its team creates unique and socially responsible travel experiences, providing services beyond expectations. The company’s main scope of business comprises mobile and game drives activities as well as tourist transfer services. Included among them are game viewing tours in Chobe National Park and other protected areas in Botswana, boat cruises on Chobe River, cultural tours, wilderness walks as well as village and educational tours. The company also takes care of airport transfers between Kasane Airport and lodges as well as trips to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Livingstone in Zambia and Katima Molelo in Namibia.

Boro Okavango River Safari is a mobile safari operator based in Maun.

Our fully equipped camp site is strategically located at the mouth of the delta, known as the Mokoro station.

Boro Okavango River Safari specialises in tented and lodge to lodge mobile safaris in Botswana’s prime destinations. Our clients can tailor-make their own safari either by road, boat cruise, Mokoro (dugout canoe) or a flight over the delta, all of which guarantee a close encounter with the untainted and untamed wilderness. Fully customized tours can also be arranged to accommodate the travellers’ unique needs.

BUSH BABY CALLS

BUSH LARK SAFARIS

PO Box 21351, Maun Tel: +267 726 14010 Email: info@bushbabycalls.co.bw / bushbabycalls@gmail.com

PO Box 150006, Maun Tel: +267 684 0677 / +267 732 50924 Email: res@bushlarksafaris.com/ info@bushlarksafaris.com Skype: bushlark.safaris1 www.bushlarksafaris.com

Bush baby calls is a citizen owned mobile safari company based in Maun, the gateway to Okavango Delta. The company has a vast experience in the tourism industry and having served a number of locals and international clients. We offer mobile safari experience throughout Botswana thus: mobile safari expeditions, mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions and boat cruise. This mobile safari has developed many styles and standards of camp to accommodate any requirement the customer may request not only do we pride ourselves in that but our staff is highly trained in the tourism industry, they also believe in team work and they are very courteous. Bush Baby Calls is also represented on SafariBookings.com.

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Bush Lark Safaris is a Maun-based company offering birding, photographic and tailor-made safaris into some of Southern Africa’s finest wilderness areas including the World Heritage listed Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve, the Okavango Pan Handle, Savute and Chobe River front and the semi-arid environs of Nxai Pan, Makgadikgadi Pan and the Central Kalahari and beyond. The founder and owner’s passion lies largely within the world of birds, photography and became involved in the tourism industry as a guide and has followed his passion for wildlife and conservation ever since.

MOBILE SECTOR BUSH TRAVELLERS SAFARIS

BUSH WAYS SAFARIS

PO Box 21452, Maun Tel: +267 686 1341 Email: info@bushtravellers.com www.bushtravellers.com

Private Bag 342, Maun Tel: +267 686 3685 Email: safari-res@bushways.com www.bushways.com

Bush Travellers Safaris is based in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. It is owned and operated by Buxton and Sage, a father and son team who are well known as two of the most experienced professional tour guides in the region. Bush Travellers Safaris strives to offer unique experience and quality ser-vices – guaranteed to deliver the experience of a lifetime. The company offers mobile camping in the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park, Nxai Pan, CKGR, and Makgadikgadi. Enjoy the best of Botswana with Bush Travellers Safaris, with an exhilarating combination of game drives, mokoro excursions, walking safari and boat trips.

Established in 1996, BUSH WAYS strives to offer quality safari experiences to travellers with adventures to some of the most amazing wilderness areas. Bush Ways Safaris offers scheduled and tailor-made mobile safaris for small groups. Travellers have the choice between 3 types of safaris: semi participation camping, fully serviced camping and accommodated “lodge-to-lodge” safaris.

Scheduled safaris range from 7 to 17 days, covering Chobe, Moremi, the Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari and Nxai Pan, as well as the Victoria Falls and Namibia’s Caprivi Strip. Hosted by a Bush Ways team of a professional local guide and a camp chef, one discovers the bush in comfort and awe. With either a French or German translator accompanying them on selected safaris, all guests are able to enjoy the adventure.

CAPRICORN SAFARIS

CAPTURE AFRICA

Private Bag 021, Maun Tel: +267 686 1165 Fax: +267 686 2991 Email: info@capricornsafaris.com www.capricornsafaris.com

Matlapana Ward, Private Bag BO 28, Maun Tel: +267 686 1200 Email: hildrene@captureafrica.net www.captureafrica.com

Capricorn Safaris is a Botswana-based safari company founded in 1972 that operates scheduled departures or specific tailor-made safaris.

There are two scheduled departure safaris exploring the various regions of Botswana. The Botswana Overland Safari is an 11-day tented safari from Maun that combines the best of the Kalahari with northern Botswana. The Okavango Wildlife Explorer is an eight-day tented safari that explores the Okavango Delta. Guests can create their own safaris to include the Kalahari, the Okavango, a flying safari and multiple country safaris. Capricorn Safaris has experience in providing camping with all the comforts of a luxury tented camp, yet still a true African wilderness experience.

A family owned and run company since 1997, Capture Africa specialises in luxury tailor-made private safaris throughout Botswana’s most pristine wildlife areas. Our style of mobile camping give our guests the feeling of staying in a permanent luxury lodge, yet it is still mobile. You will enjoy all your creature comforts of home, with spacious large meru tents that include en-suite bathrooms, water on tap from constantly filled buckets, percale linnen and down duvets, to name a few. We employ only the most knowledgeable and professional guides, as we believe guest must have a fully enriched experience and learn from our passionate guides. Children all ages are most welcome and safaris can be tailored to suit their needs.

CHASE AFRICA SAFARIS

CHOBEZI SAFARIS

PO Box 20072, Maun, Tel: +267 717 25434/ 716 22268 Email: chris@chaseafricasafaris.net / angie@ chaseafricasafaris.net www.chaseafricasafaris.travel

Tel: +267 625 1667 / 625 0992 Cell: +267 7495 0980 - 24-hr emergency Fax: +267 625 1297 Email: info@chobezi.com / chobezi@yahoo.com Skype: chobezires

Chase Africa Safaris is a family run, mobile safari operation offering guided mobile safaris throughout Botswana’s top destinations. We offer three levels of tailor-made safaris, luxury, comfort & budget – which are all suited to your specific needs & budget. We believe in the “personal touch,” and pay great attention to every detail. Each safari is private and exclusively tailor-made for you. Children of all ages are welcome, making it a perfect choice and an adventure for the whole family. “With Old World Values, and a modern day Style – We Strive to build memories that last”

Chobezi Safaris is an inbound/outbound tour operator ideally based in Botswna’s Chobe Kasane, which has the highest concentration of elephants in the world.Our experienced, proficient team is there when you need them thanks to our dedicated 24-hour mobile reservations line. Our portfolio of products includes Chobe day safari trip, Victoria Falls day trip, game drives, boat cruises, overnight mobile camping safaris, multiday mobile camping safaris, multiday around Botswana packages, fishing and transfers.

COUCH MOBILE SAFARIS

CROCODILE POOLS RIVER SAFARIS

PO Box 472, Maun Mobile: +267 74794575 Email: bookings@couchmobilesafaris.com www.couchmobilesafarisbw.com

Plot 46 Notwane Rd, Gaborone, Tel: +267 766 29575 Email: crocpoolssafaris@gmail.com www.riversafarisbotswana.com

Sit back, relax and experience Botswana with Couch Mobile Safaris. The travel company offers a variety of privately guided mobile tours that cater for all budgets, providing game viewing for adventurers and rustic, yet comfortable camping experiences, while ensuring everlasting holiday memories.

Tours include day trips to Moremi Game Reserve and Makgadikadi Pans National Park as well as two to sevennights visits to Botswana hotspots such as Moremi, Savuti, Makgadikadi, Nxai Pan or the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Mokoro or motorboat trips to the Okavango Delta and scenic flights over the Okavango Delta can also be arranged.

Crocodile Pools River Safaris, a 100% citizen company, is the only boat cruise safari opportunity in Southern Botswana and is only a 15 minute drive from Gaborone. Our solar powered boats tour a majestic 4km stretch of the Notwane River and provide you with a unique wildlife photographic experience. Cruises are 2 hours long. Enjoy a meal and drink at our riverside restaurant or have food platters on board. The area has the four largest reptiles in Botswana, namely, the Nile crocodile, water monitor lizard, rock monitor lizard and the Southern African python. We also host kids’ birthdays, photo shoots for weddings and special occasions. Come and enjoy nature with us in Notwane.

DANDRIDGE SAFARIS PO Box 20387, Maun Tel: +267 7273 0729 Email: safaris@dynabyte.bw www.dandridgesafaris.com Chris Dandridge was born in Maun, which is considered the gateway to the Okavango Delta. He established Dandridge Safaris in 1996 offering safaris into the Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert and their outlying areas. Considering the areas we visit, which are as much as possible off the beaten track, our camping safaris provide an unexpected level of comfort and service. Join us on a unique safari, a blend of adventure, personal service, excitement and uncompromising attention to detail. Game viewing in our custom built, four wheel drive safari vehicles is a rewarding experience and our safari camps have been developed over a period of many years to provide the ultimate in comfort and practicality.

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MOBILE SECTOR DELTA CRUISER SAFARI

DELTA RAIN

PO Box 2014, Maun Tel: +267 7280 3880 / 7308 1548 Email: info@deltacruisersafari.com www.deltacruisersafari.com

PO Box HA107HAK, Maun Tel: +267 680 0380 Fax. +267 680 0381 Email: bookings@deltarain.com / safaris@deltarain.com www.deltarain.com

Delta Cruiser Safari was set up to offer the most demanding traveler an authentic and emotional experience. The company’s mobile camps allows guests to silently explore the most hidden and primitive areas of Botswana and feel a part of it. The eco conscious camps ensure these fragile areas are left intact. Guests get an unforgettable experience, made of images, sounds and sensations only achievable by the direct experience. Our mobile camp represents the most authentic and discrete way of visiting this splendid country. Just like the first grand English explorers, Delta Cruiser Safari moves through the various parts of the country: cutting through the lunar landscapes of the Kalahari, exploring the thousand canals of the Delta, driving along the riversides of the river Chobe, always surrounded by uncontaminated nature.

Delta Rain provides quality, affordable mobile and mokoro safaris in the Okavango, throughout Botswana and further through southern Africa. Established in 1997 and based at Sitatunga Camp on the outskirts of Maun, Delta Rain is ideally situated to provide itineraries to suit all tastes, levels of comfort and budget. Alongside standard departures, the company offers bespoke tours created for individuals or groups. Some of the itineraries are specifically for families, including mokoro excursions into the beautiful Okavango Delta and tented mobile safaris throughout Botswana. Regardless of your interests, contact Delta Rain to design your mobile safari.

DELTA SURE SAFARIS

DREAMS SAFARIS

Private Bag 234, Maun Tel: +267 686 0968 Email: reservations@deltasure.com

PO Box 877, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0332 Fax: +267 625 0332 Email: dreams@btcmail.co.bw www.dreamssafaris.com

Delta Sure Safaris is a diverse service provider for external tour operators and the local safari industry. With a fleet of high quality, fully rigged safari vehicles and a team of well qualified, experienced staff and professional guides, Delta Sure Safaris offers an affordable safari experience beyond expectation. With many years of hands-on experience, Delta Sure Safaris offer the industry a tried and tested product. For external operators, Delta Sure can serve their groups with vehicles and guides. For all safari needs, please contact Delta Sure Safaris.

Dreams Safaris is a family-owned business founded by a father and a son. The company’s dream is to fly higher in terms of service. Its operations manager, Mist Setaung, is the field guide, with experience from as far back as 1996. After obtaining his professional licence, he explored various places and acquired experience and constant training, making him one of the most popular field guides in the country. His specialities are birdwatching and stargazing. Dreams Safaris offers Victoria Falls day trips, boat trips, game drives and fishing trips.

It aims to make your dreams come true and offer an experience you will never forget.

DRIFTERS ADVENTURE TOURS

DRUMBEAT SAFARIS

Private Bag 205, Maun Tel: +267 723 04472 Email: drifters@drifters.co.za www.drifters.co.za

PO Box 20228, Maun Tel: +267 686 3096 Email: drumbeatsafarismaun@gmail.com www.drumbeatsafaris.com

Established in 1983, Drifters is a specialist adventure tour operator that offers a selection of safari tours. Its regularly scheduled tours cater for those wishing to go beyond the normal tourist routes in order to see the parts of Africa that few visit. Drifters takes its visitors camping to remote destinations, using its custom-built safari vehicles, and where no other facilities exist.

Tours include a 16-day Botswana tour featuring the country’s highlights, from the national parks to the paradise of the Okavango Delta. Drifters also offers private tours for small groups; while the Drifters Maun Lodge offers guests comfortable accommodation with beautiful river views.

Drumbeat Safaris is a small mobile safari operator owned by Annelies Zonjee, who began her African experience in 1990.

The company organises private safaris for families or groups, making use of exclusive campsites, which allows them to take younger children out in the bush as well. This is often not possible in lodges or with other organised tours. Drumbeat Safaris believes that this is your safari and therefore you can set the pace. Tours are guided by professional guides and cooks provide delicious three-course meals in a dinner tent or under the stars. The big tents have proper beds and en-suite facilities, making your experience in the African bush very comfortable.

EARTH ARK BOTSWANA, PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALISTS

ELEPHANT TRAILS SAFARIS

PO Box 20387, Maun Tel: +267 727 39 729 / 722 01 339 Email: chris@eartharkbotswana.com / marie@eartharkbotswana.com www.eartharkbotswana.com Earth Ark Botswana is an independent safari company which offers expeditions with varied levels of comfortable mobile camping accommodation into the untamed wilderness of Botswana’s most iconic destinations. Our guides, who have a deep understanding of the region’s flora and fauna and know how to frame perfect pictures as souvenirs of your trip, will take you on an exclusive game viewing adventure. Our specialist safaris under canvas are tailor-made to enhance true wildlife photographic experiences. Vehicles are specially modified to create greater visibility when viewing and photographing wildlife.

PO Box 989, Maun Tel: +267 721 518 08 / 722 459 68 Email: guy@elephanttrails.com www.elephanttrails.com We offer highly personalised, small group safaris with top quality guides to the best wildlife areas in Botswana. Conducting safaris in Botswana since 1995 has given us a wealth of experience and knowledge of the best places to go at the best time of year for the best wildlife and safari experience. We use only private campsites throughout Botswana and have a dedicated crew who ensure a level of comfort and service to create an unforgettable experience. We have specially designed vehicles that maximize the game viewing and photographic experience. We are committed to providing highly memorable safaris that are safe, fun and educational.

ENDEAVOUR SAFARIS

GET UP & GO SAFARIS

Private Bag 206, Maun Tel/Fax: +267 686 0887 Email: info@endeavour-safaris.com www.endeavour-safaris.com

PO Box 350198, Maun Tel: +267 7688 7055 Fax: +267 621 2458 Email: lorato@jenmansafaris.com

Endeavour Safaris is a tour operator providing travel in southern Africa, particularly Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Victoria Falls and Mozambique. In addition, Endeavour Safaris has a division that specialises in accessible travel for guests with disabilities, including mobility, visual and hearing impairment as well as those requiring oxygen or kidney dialysis. The experiences on offer include: luxury lodge safaris; semi-luxury camping safaris; semi-participation, mobile, budget camping safaris; photographic safaris; family safaris; honeymoon packages; beach and dive packages; disabled tours and safaris; lodge and camping combinations; country combinations and circuits; self-drive tours; boating safaris in the Okavango; and many more. Scheduled departure tours are also available.

Get Up & Go Safaris is an incoming tour and mobile safari operator based in Maun specialising in small-group, scheduled lodge and camping safaris throughout Botswana as well as private, guided, tailor-made travel. Scheduled safaris offer travellers a well planned holiday combining land and water-based game viewing activities. Clients can chose between adventure safaris that incorporate camping and mid-range lodge safaris. Get Up & Go Safaris understands that a dream holiday may be very specific; therefore it tailors holidays to suit clients’ needs, wants and budget. Its 4x4 safari vehicles are custom-built, reliable and equipped with the latest safety features and GPS system. Experience the wonders of Botswana with Get Up & Go Safaris.

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MOBILE SECTOR GOLDEN AFRICA SAFARIS

HARKNESS SAFARIS

PO Box HA 67 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 7269 1551/ 7741 8088 Email: res@golden-africa.com www.golden-africa.com

PO Box HA 97 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 7289 3736 / 26 Email: enquiries@harkness-safaris.com www.harkness-safaris.com

We provide exclusive and luxurious tailor-made mobile safaris throughout Botswana, allowing our guests to spend time in the heart of the bush experiencing nature up-close. In the comfort of your own safari camp and with the knowledge and experience of your private guide, you will travel across the best of Botswana. Get in touch to start your adventure of a lifetime.

Harkness Safaris is a small family run company founded in 2008 with the wish to conduct safaris in the world’s top wilderness destinations. The company offers some of the most authentic and luxurious safari holidays available in 10 different locations, including the beautiful Okavango Delta and surrounding areas, such as Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park.

ISLAND MOBILE SAFARIS

JANALA TOURS & SAFARIS

PO Box 116, Maun Tel: +267 686 0300 Email: enquire@africansecrets.net www.islandmobilesafaris.com

PO Box 405, Kasane Tel: +267 6251 775 • Fax: +267 6252 709 Skype: tillyk1 Email: reservations@waterlilylodge-botswana.com www.janalatours-botswana.com

Based out of the legendary Island Safaris property in Maun, Island Mobile Safaris encompasses the history of Island’s experience gathered since 1973. Island Mobile Safaris is the ideal partner for anyone looking to experience Botswana by offering a broad range of activities and day trips in and around Maun, as well as a number of traditional mokoro excursions. In addition, Island Safaris offers three classes of mobile safari: Adventurer (participation), Heritage (semi-participation) and Heritage Blue Ribbon (serviced).

Janala Tours & Safaris is an adventure-focused mobile safari company based in Kasane in the Chobe. It is managed by the proprietors, who have over 20 years’ experience in tourism with an excellent reputation in the safari sector. The company organises bespoke standard and en-suite non-participatory mobile camping safaris as well as boat cruises, game drives and day trips to Victoria Falls. The aim is to show its guests the wilderness and wildlife of Botswana while sharing in the culture. Janala uses only qualified licensed guides and its fleet is comfortable, safe and well maintained. An airport shuttle service is available. Janala engages proficient guides for specialist requests such as archaeology, astronomy, birdwatching, botany and photography.

KALAHARI HOLIDAY TOURS Plot 721, President Avenue, Private Bag K 15, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0880 Reservation cellphone: +267 7389 7596 Email: info@kalahari-tours.net www.kalaharichobe.com Kalahari Holiday Tours is a dynamic, Kasane-based company right on the doorstep of Chobe National Park. The company specialises in tented overnight safaris, game drives, boat cruises and transfers in the area and across borders. They offer professional service and experienced guides and staff. Camping trips run within Chobe National Park with various overnight options available. On daily game drives, guests can enjoy optimum wildlife viewing from the comfort of specially adapted 4x4 vehicles. Boat cruises into Chobe National Park offer some first-rate game viewing from a variety of vessels including doubledeck and aluminium speedboats. Day trips can be arranged.

KALAHARI SKIES

KANE ADVENTURE SAFARIS

PO Box 20012, Maun Tel: +267 686 2898 Cell: +267 722 995 23 Email: kalahariskies@ngami.net / eddy@kalahariskies.net www.kalahariskies.net

PO Box 1721, Maun Tel: +267 680 0882 • Mobile: +267 71 90 48 19 Email: res@kaneadventuresafaris.com www.kaneadventuresafaris.com

Organising safaris since 1994, Kalahari Skies is run by real African bush lovers with over 20 years of experience in guiding Guests can meet the last bushmen/San in their habitat, search for the famous black-mane Kalahari lions, enjoy playful suricates, follow descending vultures to a kill, find themselves in a herd of elephants and marvel at the unforgettable sundowners. A better ‘Out of Africa’ feeling is hard to find.

Kane Adventure Safaris is a mobile safari company operating mobile tented safaris in Botswana’s prime destinations. It offers fun filled and adventurous travel experiences, led by easygoing guides who will ensure guests have their best ever trip. The company prides itself on showing its guests that travel is more than just a holiday, but a lifetime experience. The company’s focus is on providing high quality and unforgettable adventures throughout Botswana by creating distinctive mobile expedition itineraries such as the Bird Tour, the Predator Trail safari, the Green Season Photo safari and the Walk Botswana. The full itinerary available on the website at www.kaneadventuresafaris.com where you are sure to find your next life-changing experience.

KANGARA SAFARIS

KARIBU SAFARIS

PO Box HA 90 HAK Maun Physical Address: Okavango River Lodge, Maun Tel: +267 686 3707 / 728 57398 / 722 49272 Email: kate@kangarasafaris.com www.kangarasafaris.com

Private Bag 39, Maun Tel: +267 7696 8395 Fax: +267 680 0390 Email: karibubots@info.bw www.karibu.co.za

Kangara Adventure Safaris is owner operated by Neil & Kate Kendrick with a joint bush experience of over 35 years. A small family operated company that focuses on traditional camping values and budget friendly safaris. We take you back to nature and the rustic beauty of the simple yet comfortable camp life. Our safaris venture into the Okavango Delta World Heritage site focusing on the famous Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai concession area, and to the south the awe-inspiring Kalahari National Park and Nxai Pans. Located in Maun, the hub of the safari industry servicing the Okavango Delta, we offer day activities and multi day safaris, inner Delta boat safaris and traditional mokoro trips (dug out canoe). Our mission is to encourage more families and independent travellers to experience the magic of Botswana’s beauty and culture.

Karibu is a reputable, well established safari company that has been organising safari vacations in southern Africa since 1983. Over the past quarter of a century its dedication to well planned, authentic safari experiences for the discerning traveller has secured it the reputation of leading mobile safari operator in southern Africa. Its experience in Botswana, with its unique range of comfort mobile safaris, authentic mobile safaris, scheduled, private and tailor-made safaris, creates the perfect balance between a true African safari and a superior level of comfort. All safaris are served by a tour guide, chef and camp crew, thus allowing guests time to relax and unwind.

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MOBILE SECTOR KAZUMA TRAILS

KGORI SAFARI

PO Box 838, Kasane Tel: +267 7136 3653 Email: reservations@mobile-safaris.net www.mobile-safaris.com

PO Box 146, Maun Tel: +267 686 2049/ 686 1073 Fax: +267 686 2048

Guests are invited to join Kazuma Trails on an African safari holiday of a lifetime. The company is owned and run by Antonette and David Carson and operates luxury and semi-luxury level mobile safaris into Botswana National Parks including Chobe, Moremi, Savuti, Central Kalahari and Nxai Pan areas. All our trips are tailor-made.

Kgori is a well-liked and respected company, and has a wealth of experience when it comes to safari operations in the Moremi Game Reserve.

Over the past 27 years Kgori has been running a boat and mokoro operation around the remote and wild Mboma Island region in Moremi in the centre of the Okavango Delta; and is surrounded by a network of waterways offering unparalleled game viewing and exquisite landscapes. The waters in the this region are perennial, which means mokoro and boating excursions are always possible. Kgori is proud of its reputation as a successful Botswana tourism company that’s stood the test of time. The Kgori team have partnered with Sun Destinations and a booking agent called Masimbe Travel Agency to ensure efficiency and professionalism across all fields.

LETAKA SAFARIS

LEWIS SAFARIS

Private Bag 206, Maun Tel: +267 680 0363 Fax: +267 680 0955 Email: info@letakasafaris.com www.letakasafaris.com

Private Bag BO13, Maun Tel: +267 686 1211 Email: lewissafari@gmail.com www.lewis-safaris.com

Letaka Safaris is a citizen-owned safari company that has been operating in Botswana since 2000. The founding directors, known locally as the Letaka Brothers, have over 34 years of combined guiding experience and have been guiding in Botswana since the mid-90’s. Originally all our safaris were owner-guided but the company now employs a growing team of Botswana’s most highly qualified mobile safari guides. The company was also featured in a six-part Nat Geo Wild series called ‘Safari Brothers’. Letaka Safaris offers small group scheduled safari departures as well as private and tailor-made safaris. Apart from the conventional wildlife viewing safaris, Letaka Safaris offers specialised birding safaris and dedicated photographic departures and workshops.

The safari experience of a lifetime - experience the best of Botswana with a mobile safari. Are you looking for an exceptional safari experience and a great value mobile safari in Botswana? Perhaps you are looking for something different, something authentic, something real - an experience where you can see, smell, taste and feel Africa? A mobile tented safari in Northern Botswana lets you experience one of Africa’s authentic and unique safari experiences. At Lewis Safaris we focus on the timeless basics to ensure we provide “a safari experience of lifetime”- a great guide, a great bed and great food. There is something magical about sitting around the campfire on a dark winter’s night, listening to the far off grunt of a solitary lion and the soft consistent call of a Scops owl.

LIFE VENTURES TRAVEL

LOGAN SAFARIS

Ezzela House, Plot 21075, Village, Gaborone Tel: +267 713 38672 / +267 738 63058 (Maun) Email: ratanangtsayang@gmail.com / molamats@yahoo.co.uk

PO Box 762, Kasane Tel: +267 624 0998 Email: bookings@logansafaris.co.bw www.logansafaris.com

Life Ventures Travel offers the best safaris in South Africa. Guides will happily assist you in your dream African safari. Life Ventures Travel has set itineraries for clients to choose from and these cover areas in and around Ngamiland. A few nights at a time with the journeys normally starting in Maun, through some of the different concessions including but not limited to NG32, Mababe Khwai, the Moremi Game Reserve, the Savuti and Lenyanti areas and all the way to the Chobe National Park and into the Victoria Falls. Itineraries also cover the Makgadikgadi salt pans and the Central Kalagadi Game Reserve.

From these many options available, we can also tailor make a preferred route on request, subject to availability of sites and dates.

Logan Safaris is a Kasane based company that specialises in tourism majoring in Chobe day safari trips, game drives, boat cruises, Victoria Falls day trips and transfers to their customers both local and outside the boarders. They offer professional services through their experienced guides and staff. Logan Safaris is for premium adventures, meaning embracing the spirit of adventure through a more immersive cultural journey. Each tour includes at least one stand out property – places that offer a deeper level of cultural immersion or unique perspective of a destination.

LUCKY ADVENTURE SAFARIS

LUNGU SAFARI & TOURS

PO Box 757, Kasane Tel/Fax: +267 6251 782 Cell: +267 714 938 65 / 718 942 54 Email: info@luckyadventuresafaris.com Skype: mpho.mokgowe www.luckyadventuresafaris.com

PO Box 497, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0297 Cell: +267 7380 1115 Email: lungusafaritours@yahoo.com www.lungusafaris.com

Lucky Adventure Safari is a tour operator based in Kasane, the most northern town of Botswana, bordering three countries: Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. This makes it a unique location because of where the four countries meet on the confluence of the two major rivers – Chobe and Zambezi. The company is a fully citizen-owned and its main objectives are to offer the best tailor made camping mobile safaris or lodge to lodge tours in Botswana and tours to the neighbouring countries. Activities include, game drives, walking safaris, bird watching, bushmen walks, village tours, mokoro/canoeing day trip, Vic Falls day trip and sightseeing excursions in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia.

Lungu Safaris is a locally registered independent tour operator and travel agency based in Kasane. The company was established in 2005 with the aim of providing extensive and competent leisure and business tour services to both corporate and individual clients based locally and abroad. Lungu Safaris organises mobile safaris in 4x4 vehicles and provides all the materials needed for overnight camping. Game drives are available in Chobe National Park lasting from three hours to a full day. The company also offers day trips to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

MAROO MOBILE SAFARIS & TOURS

MASSON SAFARIS

PO Box AD850ADD, Postnet Kgale, Gaborone Tel: +267 311 4433 / +267 713 03209 / +267 740 00721 E-mail: info@maroomobilesafaris.com www.maroomobilesafaris.co.bw

Private Bag 257, Maun Tel: +267 686 2442 Fax: +267 686 244 Email: sallie@massonsafaris.net www.massonsafaris.net

Maroo Mobile Safaris and Tours is a small Botswana-owned company that provides quality adventure safaris. The staff have a great passion for the outdoors and the majestic wildlife of Botswana. The owners have been exploring the savannah and northern Botswana for over 25 years. Maroo specialises in providing guided camping safari tours, transfers and shuttles throughout Botswana and Southern Africa. Maroo provides all categories of expedition from luxury to budget itineraries covering all national parks and game reserves throughout the region.

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Masson Safaris runs safaris dedicated to wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Its ecologically friendly approach ensures that its presence has minimal environmental impact. The company’s senior guide, Ewan Masson, has lived and guided in Botswana for over 20 years. Masson Safaris operates fully mobile camps consisting of large frame tents, en-suite toilet, camp beds, linen and towels. It offers tailor-made safaris as well as themed safaris such as Discover Northern Botswana, Saltpans and Waterways, Rivers Past and Present and Desert and Delta. Safaris are available to the Transfrontier Park, hiking safaris at Tsodilo Hills, fishing on the Okavango River and excursions to Victoria Falls and Namibia.

MOBILE SECTOR MATSEBE SAFARIS

MOSIKIRI SAFARIS

PO Box HA123HAK, Maun Tel: +267 716 77 712 W/App: +267 768 23 146 Email: reservations.origins@gmail.com www.originsbotswana.com

PO Box 257 Kasane Tel: +267 624 0060 Cell: +267 715 53835 Email: mosikisafaris@gmail.com

Matsebe Safaris is a small owner operated safari company with 25 years experience in the mobile safari sector. As Kalahari specialists we take you to the far corners of the desert interior. Our journeys are unusual in the sense that we design and host safaris and journeys with shamans and healers. We specialise in interspecies communication, bird language, primitive skills, tracking and animal behaviour – all part of a much bigger holistic approach to spending time in the wilderness. We outfit safaris for world reknown photographers, with emphasis on animal behaviour as a prerequisite for great photography. We offer luxury tented safaris as well as more budget orientated trips.

Mosikiri safari is a local operator, based in Kasane offering safari trips throughout Botswana. We do 3 hours game drives in the Chobe, Kasane area, both morning and afternoon game drives. We also do mobile safaris and camping trips in the Chobe National Park, Savuti, Lenyanti, Moremi game reserve, Xakanaka, Nxai pan and Makgadikgadi National Park. Mosikiri Safaris is led by some top guides in Botswana. With Mosikiri safaris the emphasis isn’t just about viewing the big five; it’s about the warmth of the camp fire and distant roar of lions and hyenas. Mosikiri safaris also do day trips from Kasane to Zimbabwe and Zambia, to see the spectacular Vic Falls. Mosikiri Safaris can tailor make your safari according to your expectations.

MOSU SAFARI TOURS

NGWETI SAFARIS

PO Box 22041, Maun Tel: +267 7479 6407 / 7245 7121 Email: mosusafaritours@gmail.com / mosusafaritours@btcmail.co.bw www.mosusafaritours.com

PO Box 888 Tel: +267 680 0217 / 753 16585 Email: res1@botswanabooking.com

Mosu Safari Tours will plan and cost itineraries to ensure an incredible experience at a reasonable price. The company strives to make each safari the holiday of a lifetime so that guests leave with memories to treasure forever. Mosu Safari Tours is able to design holidays to suit individual needs, desires and budgets.

All of the company’s vehicles are custom built to ensure comfortable and safe touring. An authorised passenger vehicle builder constructs each vehicle and every seat has a lap belt to ensure peace of mind when travelling with Mosu Safari Tours on the often-demanding African roads.

Nestled in the Okavango Delta, Ngweti Safaris offers a range of safaris in Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park and Savuti. Ngweti Safaris values its guests and tailors each safari to suit their needs, comfort and luxury. The company’s safaris are in prime wilderness areas, offering guests a private and comfortable experience, no matter how big or small the group. Families with children are most welcome. Boating safaris in the Moremi Game Reserve and the famous Chief ’s Island are available Enjoy a safari exploring waterways that are filled with wildlife and birdlife.

OKACHOZI SAFARI

PAPADI SAFARIS & TOURS

PO Box 401545, Gaborone Tel: +267 625 2559 / 777 90555 Cell: +267 726 66696 / 777 43023 Email: okachozisafaris@gmail.com / info@okachozisafaris.co.bw www.okachozisafaris.co.bw

PO Box HA 75 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 739 940 22 Email: bianca@papadisafaris.com

We are a Botswana registered tour operator in Kasane – Chobe, creating fabulous safari itineraries for a discerning traveller into Africa.

We also do transfers throughout Botswana and its neighbouring countries. Our industry knowledge and experience will guarantee you the very best customised itinerary which suite both your budget and expectations for your planned travel-dates. We are committed to providing our guests with the best bush life and adventure safari experience, whilst preserving the delicate environment and natural beauty of our magnificent landscapes of Botswana. We also strive to help sustain livelihoods of local communities within the vicinity of our operations.

Papadi Safaris & Tours has been taking travellers into the less visited areas of Southern Africa for many years and caters for travellers with a love of nature, wild open spaces and the culture and history of Africa. It ensures a holiday without formalities or pressure.

Our standard groups compromise between two and nine clients to ensure personalised service. Larger groups are also welcome. Papadi Safaris & Tours offers basic departures or tailor-made camping safaris in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. We cater for all kinds of guests, including special interest groups, families, friends, birders, specialist photographers and film crews.

PANGOLIN PHOTO SAFARI

PENDUKA SAFARIS

PO Box 418, Kasane Tel: +267 625 1244 Email: guts@pangolinphoto.com www.pangolinphoto.com

PO Box 66, Maun Tel: +267 686 4539 Cell: +267 7130 0215 Email: info@pendukasafaris.com www.pendukasafaris.com

Pangolin Photographic Safaris operates all year round in the Chobe region of Botswana, one of the most picturesque and game-filled parks on the African continent. It is a company set up by photographers for photographers. The company will provide every client, should they require it, with a state-of-the-art camera and zoom lens free of charge while they are on safari. It uses Nikon D7000 bodies with Sigma 150 to 500 mm and 120 to 400 mm lenses. Pangolin Photographic Safaris offers photographers an abundance of wildlife photo opportunities and the means by which to maximise those opportunities.

Established in the 1960s, Penduka Safaris is a leader in the mobile safari industry. Involved in wildlife since the 19th century, the family that runs the company has a long heritage in the industry. Based in Maun, Penduka is one of the few mobile safari outfitters to operate throughout Botswana, including Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, as well as the adjacent countries of Zambia, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Penduka offers prescheduled safaris and specialises in tailor-made cultural, special interest and flying safaris. Penduka’s guides take pride in sharing their knowledge. All safaris are fully serviced with comfortable accommodation and delicious meals prepared by a bush chef. All vehicles offer unrivalled rooftop viewing on game drives.

PLANET OKAVANGO

PRIDE OF AFRICA

Private Bag 114, Suite 49, Maun Tel: +267 686 0273 Cell: +267 7 445 2783 Email: info@planetokavango.com www.planetokavango.com

Private Bag BO59, Maun Tel: +267 6800 890 / 723 02 590 Email: reservations@prideofafrica-safaris.com Contact person: Patrick Hill www.prideofafrica-safaris.com

Planet Okavango is a Maun based operation that specialises in wildlife and culture oriented safaris throughout Botswana and southern Africa.

Options include: accommodated adventures, under canvas camping and classic journeys scheduled mobile safaris with sell-in ‘seat on safari’ available on specific departure dates (with maximum group size of 12 people); family safaris tailored to client requirements and quoted on each private group; and private small group special interest safaris designed to client’s requirements and quoted to the client’s budget. With 23 years of experience, Planet Okavango operates each safari to a high standard with local qualified guides and a substantial operations back-up office.

We are a leading Inbound Tour Operator and Destination Management Company that offers a wide range of extraordinary products and services for discerning travelers as well as groups. Our highly motivated and experienced team offers excellent service and professionalism. Our success is based on personal service.

Pride of Africa is an energetic and exciting company that offers a wide range of services from mobile camping safaris, lodge safaris, mobile boat safaris, self drives, walking safaris, family safaris to incentive and corporate events in Southern Africa. Our founders have together over 30 years of experience in the tourism industry.

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MOBILE SECTOR PUKU SAFARIS

ROGER DUGMORE SAFARIS

PO Box 784, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0753 / 1064 Fax: +267 625 0754 Email: pukusafaris@btcmail.co.bw www.pukusafarisbotswana.com

Private Bag 035, Maun Tel/Fax: +267 686 2427 Email: rdsafaris@ngami.net www.rogerdugmoresafaris.com

Puku Safaris offers day trips to neighbouring Zimbabwe or Zambia, visits to Victoria Falls or village tours into Namibia or Kasane, which allow tourists to get to know a bit more about the tribes that inhabit Botswana. The company also provides the opportunity for morning and afternoon game drives into Chobe National Park and morning and sunset cruises on the Chobe River. The staff at Puku Safaris make sure travellers have a unique experience in each and every one of its services.

Roger Dugmore Safaris offers mobile tented safaris to some of the most striking areas in Botswana: Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve, Nxai Pan National Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. These awe-inspiring destinations offer their own magnificence and abundant wildlife. All guides are creative personalities and gifted photographers and have a long history in the safari business. Itineraries are custom-designed to make every trip unique and memorable. Walk-in tents with all the amenities needed for a luxury stay in the bush as well as hearty meals and camp service add to the comfort of the adventure. As Roger Dugmore would say ‘the luxury is the adventure’.

SAFARI & GUIDE SERVICES

SAFARI LIFE AFRICA

PO Box 1856, Maun Tel: +267 680 1444 Skype: SGS.Africa Email: reservations@sgsafrica.com www.sgsafrica.com

PO Box 20605, Maun Tel/Fax: +267 680 0456 Cell: +267 71 676 772 Email: info@safarilifeafrica.com www.safarilifeafrica.com

Safari & Guide Services (SGS) has been designing and running TailorMade Mobile Safaris throughout Botswana’s stunning wildlife locations for 30 years. Choose from four distinct levels of mobile safaris, from budget to deluxe including our bespoke family tent, giving you a variety of options for all budgets and tastes.

All levels are fully serviced with a dedicated team of safari staff to take care of all aspects of mobile camping and can be combined with a myriad of extra activities. Safaris are led by some of Botswana’s most experienced professional guides and are ideal for Families and Small Groups. Guests can choose a full mobile safari, combine the mobile tented experience with lodges and permanent camps or enjoy a full lodge experience.

Safari Life Africa is an owner-operated safari company that specialises in going off the beaten track. All trips are custom-designed to suit the individual and vary from bush camping to upmarket lodges. The company’s emphasis is on photography, conservation and giving guests an experience of a lifetime. All of the camping safaris are private and non-participation with some of the best specialist guides Botswana has to offer.

In addition, Safari Life Africa combines camping safaris with some upgrades to permanent lodge accommodation. It operates throughout Botswana’s National Parks and in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. There are many safari options to suit all time frames and budgets for both individuals and groups.

SERVAL SAFARIS

SETARI CAMP

PO Box 116 Maun Tel: +267 686 0300 Email: enquire@africansecrets.net www.servalsafaris.net

PO Box 190, Maun Tel: +44 772 413 8637 Email: kate@setaricamp.com www.setaricamp.com

Trek across this beautiful and fascinating country by land and water, witnessing stunning landscapes and wildlife spectacles that will remain with you forever.

A mobile safari is the ultimate way to experience the natural grandeur of Botswana. On your journey you’ll encounter true nature as well as the authenticity and rich diversity this fascinating country has to offer.

Private expeditions are exclusive to your party and designed by one of our safari experts to be the safari of your dreams. On a set departure safari you’ll meet new people on a pre-arranged adventurous and exciting safari.

Situated in the heart of the Okavango, Setari Camp offers a range of activities from mokoros, boating and walks on the neighbouring islands.

Each of the 10 tented suites offer guests comfort and luxury and far reaching views over the Okavango. For further information and reservations, please contact the above.

SWAMPLAND SAFARI TRAILS

THEBE RIVER SAFARIS

Private Bag 350, Maun Tel: +267 712 34300/ +267 714 45266 Cell: +267 712 34300/ +267 714 45266 Email: swampsaf@iafrica.com/ umkulu@info.bw/ info@ swampland-safari.com www.swampland-safari.com

PO Box 5, Kasane Tel/Fax: +267 625 1272 Cell: +267 625 0995 Email: reservations@theberiversafaris.com www.theberiversafaris.com

Welcome to Swampland Safari Trails, “The Safari Adventure Company”. Established in 1992, we specialize in safaris and tours throughout Botswana, Namibia and Angola. At Swampland Safari Trails, we believe that adventure should be synonymous with comfort and reliability. We have therefore endeavoured to add high levels of professionalism, reliability and comfort to our tours, vehicles, equipment and guiding style. This combination makes our safaris an ideal adventure holiday for a wide range of travellers.

Thebe River Safaris is ideally situated for visitors to Chobe National Park and the Chobe River area in northern Botswana. Thebe River Lodge is 12 km from the Kazungula border and 5 km from the Chobe National Park entrance. The lodge offers affordable accommodation featuring air conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms and 220 volt power points are available in each campsite. Boat cruises on the Chobe River are available as well as game drives and overnights into Chobe National Park. Game drives, Chobe day trips and overnight safaris are genuine African experiences combining land and water game viewing. Mobile safaris into the Chobe, Savuti, Moremi and Nxai Pan areas are also available.

TOURISM FIRST

ULINDA SAFARI TRAILS

PO Box 22211, Maun Cell: +267 730 34310 Email: bookings@tourismfirst.co.bw www.tourismfirst.co.bw

PO Box 156, Maun Tel: +267 7412 6667 Email: ulindawsafaris@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ulinda.safaris

Tourism First (Pty) Ltd is a unique travel and safari company based in Maun. It is a joint venture enterprise that was founded by three tourism facilities within Maun with the aim to deliver the best phenomenal service that appreciates the needs of all types of travellers. With the experience of nature and adventure, the Tourism First experts are willing to take you on an adventure safari tour to indulge in the diversity of truly amazing panoramic satisfactions tours and have magnificent wildlife photography opportunities at the most stunning places in Botswana. We identify the necessity to personalise the experience to suit the diversity of each individual at affordable fees for adventure groups, team building events, corporate and high profile groups, safari self-drives, students and individuals.

Ulinda Safari Trails specialises in tailor-made photographic safaris in Botswana. The company offers its guests the best opportunities to capture first-rate photographs in comfort. By keeping small, Ulinda Safari Trails can assure its guests of attention to detail and provide them with a unique safari that exceeds their expectations. Ulinda clients can experience intimate group sizes with personalised itineraries as well as the comfort of a fully backed-up safari. All guides have years of experience that enhance each safari trip.

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MOBILE SECTOR UNCHARTED AFRICA SAFARI CO. MOBILE SAFARI EXPEDITIONS Mobile Safari Expeditions - Mess Tent PO Box 173, Francistown Tel: +267 241 2277 Fax: +267 241 3458 Email: reservations@unchartedafrica.com www.unchartedafrica.com Uncharted Africa provides tailor-made safaris to suit the interests and pace of each guest. Uncharted The safari company offers visitors the freedom to move to the best areas and follow game. Private camps and guides make Uncharted Africa ideal for families and small groups desiring privacy and exclusivity. The camp’s central area is equipped with day beds, a small library with books and games and a drinks cabinet. Guests’ accommodation is in traditional and comfortable Meru tents with en-suite bathrooms and flush loos.

UNLIMITED TOURS & SAFARIS PO Box 20604, Maun Tel/Fax: +267 680 0300 Cell: +267 711 121 41 Email: booking@unlimitedsafari.com www.unlimitedsafari.com Unlimited Tours & Safaris is an African owned and run safari company that offers custom, private, mobile, tented safaris in Botswana’s beautiful national parks. A private tented safari is the ultimate authentic safari experience. Guests can join one of the professional guides in their own private game vehicle and spend their nights under the canvas of comfortable tents at exclusive campsites in the wilderness. By combining extensive knowledge of the national parks and expertise on animal movements with its guests’ interests, Unlimited Tours & Safaris creates unforgettable custom safaris for every traveller.

WALK BOTSWANA SAFARIS

WATERBURG SAFARIS

PO Box HA91 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 7153 8060 Email: info@walkbotswanasafaris.com walkbotswanasafaris.com

PO Box 592, Kasane Tel: +267 625 1806 Cell: +267 7174 9668 / 7148 5342 Email: waterburgsafaris@gmail.com www.waterburgsafaris.com

Walk Botswana Safaris is a small Botswana-based, owner-managed safari company that operates mobile-tented safaris in some of the country’s remotest areas; from the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park to the far and remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Walk Botswana Safaris specialises in semi-luxury, private, tailor made safaris. We don’t just do safaris, we live for them!

WILD AFRICA SAFARIS Physical Address: VDC Square Market Kasane PO Box 467, Kasane Cell: +267 71 540 040 / 72 393 802 / 73 642 703 Tel: +267 625 1314 Email: wildafricasafarii@gmail.com / info@wildafricasafarisbw.com www.wildafricasafarisbw.com Wild Africa Safaris tented camps have all you need for a comfortable stay in the wilds of Botswana. Our en-suite tents come complete with all amenities as well as additional small tents with stretchers, bedrolls and linen and a toilet and shower at the back. Our main activities include camping, game drives, boat cruises, traditional canoeing and transfers. Transfers to Kasane International Airport, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) or Livingstone (Zambia) can be arranged.

Waterburg Safaris is a mobile safari company located in Kasane, a key tourist destination in Botswana. The company is owned by Batswana citizen Cally Mabe, who grew up in Maun and has knowledge of Botswana’s history and its attractions. The company offer mobile camping safaris to various parks in Botswana, as well as game drives, boat cruises along the Chobe river and transfers around Botswana and neighbouring countries. They also offer day trips to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Waterburg Safaris is geared to be a helping hand in the community.

WILD RIDGE BUSH TRAILS SAFARIS PO Box 21931, Maun Tel/Fax: +267 686 4688 Email: info@wildridgebushtrailssafaris.com www.wildridgebushtrailssafaris.com Wild Ridge Bush Trails Safaris is a mobile safari operator that offers tented, custom-made, semi-luxury and budget safaris to suit the individual. All tours are cross-country and include stays at exclusive private campsites. Safaris vary from bush camping to lodge-to-lodge safaris. Other services on offer are professional guiding for self drives, mokoro/ traditional dugout canoe excursions, river boat safaris and photographic safaris. The company’s experienced staff ensure that guests enjoy the most spectacular places in Botswana and create everlasting memories.

WILDERNESS DAWNING PO Box 22277, Maun Tel: +267 686 2962 Email: reservations@wildernessdawning.com www.wildernessdawning.com Wilderness Dawning is a Botswana-based safari company offering a wide variety of mobile non-participation camping expeditions.

The company also owns ‘Kabbo’, a 16-bed en-suite houseboat that operates on the Okavango Delta. At Wilderness Dawning, safaris are personal. With over 30 years’ experience among the company’s directors, travellers are in capable hands. The company’s experience allows it to provide accommodation combined with the best guides in the business.

Wilderness Dawning offers guiding with unspoilt wilderness. Groups are small on scheduled departures.

Tailor-made safaris allow individuals or groups the freedom to choose the dynamics of the safari as well as catering for special interest groups, families and incentive groups.

XAA SAFARIS Matlapaneng, Maun Tel: +267 390 4852 / 715 11 512 Email: info@xaasafaris.com www.xaasafaris.com

Below is a list of HATAB members for which full details were not available at the time of going to press with this edition of ‘This is Botswana’.

Xaa Safaris is a mobile tour operator. The name Xaa, a Sesarwa name for fire, reflects the commitment of the company to the Basarwa, the first people to settle in Botswana. Fire serves various roles in the lives of Basarwa from being a symbol of presence to domestic purposes as well as being central to social gatherings. We operate a fully serviced boat and motor vehicle safari tours with custom-made routes to and around major tourist attractions such as the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Chobe, Savute, Nxai, Makgadikgadi Pans, and the Central Kalahari Game Reserves. Other areas of interest such as Tsodilo Hills will be covered upon request. On safari, you will stay in designated camping sites in national parks, and private reserves and campsites.

OKAVANGO EXPLORATION SAFARIS PO Box 22138, Maun Tel: +267 717 31744/ 715 18275 Email: okavangoexplorations@gmail.com

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TOUR SECTOR AFRICA INBOUND SAFARIS

AFRICA PRIDE PTY LTD

PO Box HA88HAK, Maun Tel: +267 680 0012 Cell: +267 718 66373 Email: mel@africainboundsafaris.com www.africainboundsafaris.com

Travel Agents & Safari consultants PO Box 989, Maun Tel: +267 7215 1808 Email: edurne@africapridebotswana.com www.africapridebotswana.com

A Destination Marketing Company based in Maun – the gateway to the Okavango Delta in Northern Botswana – we are an up and coming, vibrant and extremely personalised little company who offer a wide range of safari options. With personal experience in every aspect of the safari industry, we pride ourselves in getting to know our individual clients and their visions of what their safari expectations, budget and requirements are before investigating the perfect safari for you. We offer honest and upfront advice to all our customers and our promise to you is to provide comprehensive information about quality pricing, best time to travel and to guide you through every stage of planning your safari, packing for your safari and actual travel.

Travel agents and safari consultants Africa Pride take the utmost care in creating the perfect itinerary for a safari. The team of specialist safari consultants with more than 20 years’ experience between them, takes great pride in its exemplary knowledge of Botswana and, whether clients are looking for a lodge safari or an action-packed trans-Okavango boating safari, can offer expert advice and help. Each team member is driven by a desire to turn every customer’s safari dream into a reality.

Desk staff at our office in Maun speak English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

AFRICA UNDER CANVAS

AFRICA VOYAGES

c/o Didibakwe Enterprises, PO Box 1135, Kasane Tel: +267 625 0139 Fax: +267 625 0149 Email: booking@africaundercanvas.net www.africaundercanvas.net

PO Box HA 59 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 686 5117 Email: info@africavoyages.co.bw www.africavoyages.info

Africa Under Canvas is a small and vibrant mobile safari operator strategically located in Kasane, a stone’s throw from three border posts: Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The company has operated in Botswana, under French management, since 2005 and specialises in tailor-made tours. Africa Under Canvas provides self-drive tours and guided lodge and camping tours throughout Botswana. Africa Under Canvas has added to its collection an exclusive mobile tented camp on the Chobe River, set up and managed by a professional and friendly team. The exclusive camp brings guests up close to the untouched beauty of Botswana, adding an adventurous and educational aspect to their vacation. Join Africa Under Canvas and awake your senses.

Africa Voyages specialises in French-speaking travellers. Since 1998 in Botswana, we are able to share the destination’ s most hidden secrets with travellers who are looking for the trip of their dream. The company’s main focus, is to tailor-made itineraries that are designed to suit the needs of each guests while on safari in the most pristine area of Botswana ! The classification of safaris offered by Africa Voyages covers a broad range including, but not limited to, family safaris, private safaris, photographic safaris, birding safaris, adventure safari, walking safaris, within a wide range of budgets, from small budget mobile safaris under the stars to the charming bush lodges to some of the most luxurious accommodation in Botswana.

AFRICAN SECRETS

AFRICAN SOUL TOURS

PO Box 116, Maun Tel: +267 686 0300 Email: enquire@africansecrets.net www.africansecrets.net

Maun Tel: +267 755 48103/ +267 729 16072 Email: africansoultours@gmail.com

African Secrets is the bookings and reservations office for the Island Group. The company prides itself on being able to offer a variety of accommodation, safaris, activities and destinations available not only within the group, but also other destinations regionally. Based and operating from Island Safaris, African Secrets nurtures a legendary reputation for unparalleled safaris, activities and excursions throughout Botswana.

Established in 2018, African Soul Tours is a travel agency providing packages that enable guests not only to go on adventures into Africa but also enjoy the ultimate experiences of the African bush and its people. With tailor-made itineraries to suit your travel aspirations, the African souls team personalises your safari experience allowing you to escape, explore and discover the hidden treasures of wildlife, primarily Southern Africa. Experiences are timeless and remain unmatched to what can feed the soul! Safari packages include a variety of adventures ranging from camping and lodge stays with activities such as game drives, nature walks, mokoro excursions, boat cruises and a variety of cultural experiences. Offering a stay from two, we curate bespoke adventures for discerning travellers.

AFRICAN VOYAGER TOURING SERVICES

AFRIGETAWAY TRAVEL AND TOURS

Solomon David Plot 22120, G-West Industrial PO Box 81066, Gaborone Tel: +267 316 3003 Email: Rachel@gmmg.com / Solomondany2@gmail.com

PO Box 348, Molepolole Tel: +267 591 0786 Cell: +267 774 11074 /74 641 855 / 73 822 252 Email: info.afrigetaway@gmail.com Facebook: @afrigetaway Instagram: @afrigetaway_official

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Afrigetaway Ltd is a newly founded 100% citizen owned cultural tourism advertising agency positioning itself within the tourism sector to promote budget travel to the millennial traveller. Afrigetaway Travel and Tours intends to offer service and knowledge with the intention of seeing and appreciating the numerous sites in the area. These include heritage sites and pre-existing cultural setups such as cultural homes and events. In addition to this, we offer tourists an opportunity to experience Botswana’s lifestyle, to have a feel of Botswana.

BALA BALA TRAVEL AGENCY

BARCLAY STENNER SAFARIS

Private Bag 234, Maun Tel: +267 686 0968 Cell: +267 750 16076 Email: reservations@balabalatravel.com

PO Box 593, Maun Tel: +267 7227 8404 Email: james@baclaystenner.com www.barclaystenner.com

Bala Bala Travel Agency is a small, dynamic company based in Maun.

Owner run, the company has over 37 years combined experience in tourism in Botswana and is dedicated to offering guests customised and interesting adventures to ensure they experience the trip of a lifetime.

The company also has its own mobile safari company, which helps to support this unique experience. Bala Bala Travel Agency covers a vast range of activities, including self drives, mokoro canoes, boating, island camping, scenic flights, helicopter flights, horseback safaris, Tsodilo Hills, sleeping under the stars in the Makgadikgadik Pans and the humbling experience of being with the Xai Xai San people.

Sixth generation African safari guide John Barclay and English explorer James Stenner’s luxury mobile safaris cater to the discerning customer.

Every personal safari is accompanied by John and James along with the family silverware, Persian carpets, Egyptian cotton sheets and the finest cuisine. They lead safaris into the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Makgadikgadi Salts Pans and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and to visit the Ju’Hoasi Bushmen of the Kalahari. And if it’s good enough for Taylor Swift...

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TOUR SECTOR BOTALA SKY TRAVEL & TOURS

BOTSWANA FOOTPRINTS

Shop 12, Airport Junction Block 10 0000, Gaborone Tel: +267 71 388 555 Email: botalaskytravel@gmail.com

PO Box HA 84 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 7510 6530 Fax: +267686 2561 Email: tara@ngami.net www.botswanafootprints.com

Botala Sky Travel is a Botswana owned company, which is located in the capital city of Botswana, Gaborone. Our team has vast knowledge of Botswana’s Wild Destinations namely the inland Okavango Delta and are able to offer you the ultimate Safari experience which will bring you closer to Wildlife that you can ever dream.

Our tailor made packages are given a personal touch to transform your travels, in Botswana, Africa and the around World. We make all of your travel arrangements, from accommodation, excursions, transport , insurance as well as VISA applications to assist in fulfilling your bucket list experience.

From a luxurious safari retreat in the wilderness, to sipping cocktails under a dreamy sunset in the bush, to a self-drive camping trip while you listen to the calls of the wild – Botswana Footprints ensures that travellers experience the trip of a lifetime. Clients simply need to tell Botswana Footprints where they would like to travel – and when – and the company will do the rest.

BOYA SAFARIS

CITY & SAFARI INTERNATIONAL

Unit 3, Plot 20607, Block 3 PO Box AE301AEH, Gaborone Tel: +267 71 528 022 Fax: +267 311 1629 E-mail/Skype: boyasafaris@hotmail.com www.boyasafaris.com WeChat: boyasafaris

Plot 184, Matsitama Road, Tlale House Unit 3, Gaborone Main Mall, Gaborone Tel: +267 311 5636; Cell: +267 712 16 001 / 713 95 090 Email: marketing@cityandsafari.co.bw Facebook: @cityandsafaribw Twitter: @cityandsafaribw / WhatsApp: +267 7334 6398 www.cityandsafari.co.bw

Boya Safaris is a tour operator specializing in personalized safaris and vacations across Africa. What sets us apart from all the others is our commitment to authentic and experiential travel as well as responsible tourism with luxury journeys that are specially designed and created to suit your travel style and budget. We believe the combination of expertise and luxury creates truly inspirational and personal lifetime travel experiences. We cherish uniqueness and individuality and we think the best travel experience should be small scale, intimate and personal.

City & Safari International is a destination management company (DMC) based in Gaborone specialising in the ground handling of meetings, travel groups, conferences and corporate events in Botswana. Our services ranges from venue selection, accommodation bookings, supplier identification, on-ground transportation, airport meet and greets, offsite event coordination, pre/post conference leisure excursions for delegates, leisure travel for individuals and groups.

DOUBLE TRACKS AFRICA

DWAYNE TOURS & SAFARI

Plot 357, Botshabelo PO Box 680, Kasane Tel: +267 73 223 925 Email: travel@doubletracksafrica.com

Pop In Mall, Office 11, PO Box 503324, Rail Park, Gaborone Tel: +267 767 19807 / 745 40384 Email: info@dwaynetourssafaris.com /dwaynetourssafaris@ gmail.com

Double Tracks Africa is an inbound travel management company and destination specialist. Our mission is to provide clients with top quality service resulting in exceptional travel experience. Our small team is well experienced and takes pride in curating luxury tailor-made trips into Africa. We have personally travelled to the destinations that we specialise in and sampled different activities and accommodation, from luxury to budget to adventure. We have experienced first hand the different routes and terrains across Botswana and Southern Africa.

Excellent delivery of service and customer satisfaction can describe daily activities at Dwayne Tours and Safaris. With the motto ‘Explore the eternal beauty of SADC’, Dwayne Tours and Safaris heightens one’s passion and hunger to travel. By offering a wide range of travel options, the company encourages the need to see and experience the world. With its premises situated in Gaborone, the capital city and heart of Botswana, the organisation distinguishes itself through good results and positive reviews. leaves its customers smiling and allows word of mouth to market and promote it.

EARTH ARK TRAVEL

EASY ESCAPE TRAVEL & TOURS

Tel: +267 7142 1374 Email: steve@eartharksafaris.com / robyn@eartharksafaris.com www.eartharksafaris.com

PO Box 1681, Gaborone Tel: +267 398 0328 Fax: +267 398 0394 Email: easyescape.travel@gmail.com

Earth Ark Travel is a Maun-based travel agency specialising in dedicated photographic safaris. Our main focus is teaching and improving the wildlife photographic skills of visitors to Botswana. On the expeditionstyle safaris under canvas guests will have the freedom to photograph Botswana’s flora and fauna all day long. The company also offers private guided photographic safaris to lodges as well as undertaking photographic safaris to other countries such as Zimbabwe, Uganda, Namibia and Tanzania.

We also offer promotional photography to the safari industry for the web and brochures.

Easy Escape is a travel agency and tour operator dedicated to providing corporate, leisure, adventure and educational travel to its clients.

The company is committed to offering competitive, value-for-money products and services in order to achieve total client satisfaction.

Easy Escape Travel & Tours understands the importance of hospitality and is committed to providing new and exciting opportunities. As a top tour operator, it offers a diverse range of services along with complete support in a variety of environments such as sporting events that attract passionate fans, international conferences where participants discuss the future and also serving overseas visitors who come to Botswana.

ENDURANCE TRAVEL

EVERYWHERE BOTSWANA

PO Box 1278, Maun Tel: +267 686 3643 Cell: +267 721 47 470 / 738 90 207 Email: endurancetravel@gmail.com www.endurancetravels.com

PO Box 20563, Boseja, Maun Tel: +267 763 73 485 Email: info@everywheebotswana.com www.everywherebotswana.com

Endurance Travel was born in September 2010 after its founder left formal employment and started his own business as a travel agent, tour consultant and operator in the safari industry. This was inspired by the founder’s passion and love for nature and many years of experience in the tourism industry.The company operates from Cresta Riley’s Hotel in Maun. Endurance Safaris book and put together safari packages and other related services throughout Botswana and beyond. We organise affordable top quality safaris throughout southern Africa. We specialise in Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and Zimbabwe and also do trips in Namibia. Trips are tailor made depending on the guest’s interest and budget.

Everywhere Botswana is based and operates from Maun. The company has associated itself with some of Botswana’s top safari operators and services. In doing so, Everywhere specialises in the design and offering of bespoke and tailored safari experiences to our travellers seeking to experience Botswana at its best. A safari in Africa is a deeply personal and enlightening experience. The company understands that this is an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime and to share it with like-minded people or their loved ones is a privilege and wonderful bonding experience for all. Tailoring wants and needs then putting together for a safe, thoughtful and well-organised itinerary is the company’s forte. Private guides, special accommodation, tailored activities and secret surprises will complete an ultimate safari.

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FOOTHILLS TRAVEL AGENCY

PO Box 402697, Gaborone Tel: +267 31 05 896 Email: flightconnectbw@gmail.com www.flightconnect.net

Newtown Ward, Plot 9466, Maun Tel: +267 735 935 55 (Kay) Email: foothillstravel7@gmail.com/ res.foothillstravel@ btcmail.co.bw/ Bookings@foothillstravelagency.com www.foothillstravelagency.com

Flight Connect offers the most comfortable and safest drive to and from Gaborone and O.R. Tambo International Airport. The luxury coach boasts Wi-Fi on the move, so customers can work or stay in touch with family and friends every step of the way Flight Connect’s courteous and friendly staff ensure that customers get the comforts they deserve on Flight Connect, with refreshments and multimedia entertainment.

Foothills Travel Agency is a booking company 100 per cent owned by a Motswana. We are located in Maun, the nucleus of Botswana’s tourism industry. We are strategically placed to usher you into the unparalleled beauty of the world-renowned Okavango Delta and the more than 17 per cent virgin lands of Botswana reserved for the conservation of eye-catching flora and fauna. Our vast first-hand experience in the country’s tourism makes us an ideal partner in organising your trips for you.

GREEN WALK TRAVEL

GEOCAM TRAVEL AND TOURS

Shaft Deep (Pty)Ltd PO Box 503031, Gaborone Tel: +267 7603 8184 Email: yuka@greenwalktravel.com

PO Box AB 200, ABC Phakalane Postnet, Mogoditshane Block 8, Nkoyaphiri Industrial, Unit B, Plot No. MLN 13514 Tel: +267 311 6336 / 770 57291 / 717 29292 Fax: +267 391 8362 Email: info@geocamtravelandtours.co.bw

Green Walk Travel started operations in 2013.

Our company specialises in tailor-made tours in Botswana and its surrounding countries such as Zimbabwe and Namibia. Furthermore, we have many good connections with local operators who give you great satisfaction during your tour so that we could arrange your tour in and around Botswana as you request.

The director of this company has significant knowledge of high quality service. Our team, therefore, can provide your best travel in this country to you. So, call or email to our company, now! We will answer and assist your request with in-depth knowledge of Botswana and offer top service.

GOLDEN AFRICA PO Box HA 67 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 726 91 551/ 774 18 088 Email: info@golden-africa.com www.golden-africa.com Golden Africa is an independent specialist safari company based in Maun, with vast experience and knowledge of the bush and the African safari industry. All itineraries are put together by Golden Africa personally to ensure that clients experience the ultimate and most memorable safari. The company’s motto is that every guest on a safari trip with Golden Africa will experience a unique and life-changing journey in one of Africa’s most beautiful and varied landscapes.

Geocam Travel and Tours is a 100% Motswana owned travel agency based in Gaborone. It offers transportation hire for both local and cross boarder trips ranging from quantums, sprinters and luxury coaches. The company also designs domestic and southern Africa tour packages. All fleets have free wifi, air conditioners and passenger insurance. Luxury coaches have toilets, refrigerator, USB ports on each seat and reclining seats.

Geocam caters for educational tours, churches, corporate incentive tours, safari wildlife tours and shuttles around town.

HAMBANATHI BUSHTRACKERS Plot 6496, Office 1A Chelford Centre Sir Seretse Khama Road, Maun Tel: +267 680 0155 Email: bwinfo@bushtrackers.com www.bushtrackers.com We are a division of the HALFWAY Toyota Motor group, Hambanathi Bushtrackers (Previously Mckenzie 4x4) is supported by a Toyota dealer network throughout Southern Africa giving you professional and personal en-route service. Specialising in hiring out 4x4 vehicles for the self drive adventurer wanting to explore Botswana. Our staff can assist you with all accommodation bookings for national parks, lodges and campsites to make your Botswana dream itinerary come true. Operating with only low-mileage 4x4 Toyota vehicles Hambanathi Bushtrackers bring comfort and reliability to even the most remote of areas. The vehicles come fully equipped with all your camping and off-road-travel needs, including rooftop tent and fridge/freezer, as well as satellite phone and GPS.

HAPPY SOUL ADVENTURES

HOLIDAY WORLD TRAVEL & TOURS

PO Box 4567, Molapo Crossing Mall, Gaborone Tel: +267 718 91937 Email: info@happysouladventures.agency www.happysouladventures.agency

Plot 54225, Unit 11B, Office 3A, Bahumi Centre Block 3 Industrial, Gaborone Tel: +267 310 9122/ 73 009 759 Email: sales@holidayworldtravel.co.bw www.holidayworldtravel.co.bw

A company that seeks to give you a truly unique Botswana experience through the beauty of its people. We can host you on a city tour, cycling tour and even host you at our guesthouse in Mogobane village to give you a village life experience. Come learn how to do pottery, basket weaving, cycle around the village, learn how to milk a goat and even cook traditional food with your host. Or maybe go hiking with one of our local guides. Our aim is to create experiences that speak to your soul and also allow you to engage with people in rural communities and help restore hope in their hearts by supporting their small businesses.

Holiday World Travel & Tours is a 100% Botswana citizen owned company which was established with the mission to provide some exceptional and innovative services, The company has built some long term business partnerships with some reputable other service providers in the hospitality and tourism industry around the world, including accommodation facilities/hotels, airlines, car rentals, etc. This business partnerships had assisted the company to penetrate the market rapidly and getting more exposure. We have got a team of experienced management and drivers.

HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE

INFINITE TOURS

Lot 32, Matlapana, Maun Tel: +267 684 1244 Cell: +267 7667 0777 / +260 95 63190 76 Email: hotels@hotelimpossible.co.za / hotelimpossiblesa@gmail.com www.hotelimpossible.co.za

Kalahari King Tours (Pty) Ltd T/A Infinite Tours Office Address: Plot 39969 Litabi Way, Block 6 Postal Address: PO Box 20387 Gaborone Tel: +267 725 11 111 / 777 67 396 Email: infinitetoursbw@gmail.com www.infinitetoursbw.yolasite.com

Hotel Impossible is one of the largest online seller of hotel rooms in Southern Africa. We would love travellers to see your property featured on our websites and affiliates across the world for free. Partner with us to increase your visibility and optimise your revenue.We partner with world-class online travel agencies that have over 600 million monthly site visits and whose brands attract a wide range of travelers through innovative marketing campaigns. We give your property visibility on more than 200 travel booking sites in over 75 countries and our innovative tools make increasing your booking potential simple.

Infinite Tours specializes in designing, developing and operating tourism services in Botswana, giving local and international tourists an experience of ancient cultures, wildlife and wilderness of Botswana. Our tour services include, Gaborone Game Reserve, Gaborone City Tour, Art & Crafts tour, Expedition-Village Trek, Expedition-Kalahari Trek, business travel tours and honeymoon tours. We also arrange for Safaris into Northern Botswana (Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, and Central Kalahari Game Reserve) and also transport and accommodation arrangements.

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TOUR SECTOR KALAHARI BREEZE SAFARIS

KGOWE TRAVEL ADVENTURE

PO Box HA 65 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 7383 3891 Emergency: +267 7605 9806 Email: info@kalaharibreezesafaris.com / reservations@ kalaharibreezesafaris.com www.kalaharibreezesafaris.com

PO Box 1149, Kasane Tel: +267 760 27187 / 728 17 000 Email: kgowetravel@gmail.com

As a small and local company we offer authentic safari experiences with personal touches suitable for every budget. You cannot get closer to wild animals in their natural habitat than during wild camping safaris far away from civilization or when flying into remotely-located lodges deep inside national parks and private concessions. We offer tailor-made safaris and scheduled group tours as well as day trips. Our strengh is our customer service and our social responsibility. We support fair, sustainable and culturally-respected tourism. We tailor-make the itinerary that best suits you.

Kgowe Travel Adventure has been established as a travel agency company in northwest of Botswana Chobe. Our traditional business model is based on bookings and marketing hotels, lodges, mobile safari camping, cultural activities, game drives and boat cruises in southern Africa. Based on the decision of the company to diversify our products and services; we have now established this corporation in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Kgowe Travel Adventure marketing as well as tour consulting. The company undertakes all consultation duties, to give what the guest /client is requesting and advancing them what to do or giving guest the options on their safari adventure. We have also expanded our camping services to provide safari revellers with camping equipment to Botswana’s most prolific evets like; the Makgadikgadi Epic, Khawa Dune Challenge, Camp Botswana and WesBank Air Show.

KHAKI & DUST SAFARIS

KHUDUGA BOTSWANA

PO Box HA 74 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 723 02 489 / 723 03 055 Email: katia@khakianddustsafaris.com www.khakianddustsafaris.com

PO Box 350064, Maun Cell: +267 743 07 874/ 762 41 451 Email: khudugabotswana@gmail.com www.khudugabotswanaselfdrives.com

Khaki & Dust Safaris hand-picks select lodges, game viewing experiences and activities in Botswana. Leave the beaten track and experience areas of pristine wilderness and get local advice on when, how and where to safari. Khaki & Dust is a small, personal safari company based in Botswana and prides itself on being family friendly and honest. The company also offers private guides, vehicles and boats to customise your itinerary with local knowledge and expertise to ensure a great experience.

Khuduga Botswana organises tailor-made adventurous self drives in a 4x4 car through the wilderness of Botswana. A GPS as guide, a roof tent, or lodge as accommodation, excursions and park fees included.

Clients travel without worries, enjoying the rough nature and the great variety of wildlife and birds. Elephants walking on the campsite, roaring lions in the night… in Botswana it becomes reality!

KIT ADVENTURE TRAVEL & TOURS

LIQUID GIRAFFE TRAVEL SERVICES

PO Box 300002, Maun Tel: +44 7767 265235 / +267 718 80 855 Email: info@kitadventure.com www.kitadventure.com

PO Box 21682, Boseja, Maun Tel: +267 6801 054 Email: info@liquidgiraffe.com www.liquidgiraffe.com

Kit Adventure is a small Independent tour operator, founded in 2011.

Is a Registered Travel Agency based in Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana and the Gateway to the Okavango Delta. The Company has an extensive Portfolio of Lodges, Camps and Mobile Safaris throughout the country. Kit Adventure specializes in selling various Safaris across Botswana. Covering Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta), Kalahari Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan National Park, Savuti, Linyanti in Chobe National Park and Private Concessions areas. The owners have background in conservation and we make sure our guests get hold of us at any time on their travelling if they need any assistance.

Liquid Giraffe was founded in 2006 and has grown significantly since then. Liquid Giraffe was born out of an experience of seeing giraffe galloping gracefully through the shallow waters of the Okavango Delta: giraffe in liquid motion – hence the company’s name. The giraffe also has the largest heart of all mammals, so Liquid Giraffe strives to offer all clients the experiences of Botswana ‘from the heart’. The mission of Liquid Giraffe is to provide an unparalleled and personalised booking service for visitors to Botswana and other select African countries, with an emphasis on service. Liquid Giraffe aims to ensure clients get only the best out of their time and investment.

LIVE SAFARIS BOTSWANA

LUBU TOURS

PO Box 1756, Maun Tel: +267 728 01007 Email: info@mopanesafaris.com www.live-botswanasafaris.com

PO Box 968, Kasane Tel: +267 7429 8955/ 7245 2076 Email: lubutours@gmail.com www.tlocoblog.wordpress.com

Live Botswana Safaris is the continuation of the project created by five Spaniards, who felt in love with the country on the 2011, and on the 2012 set up Mopane Game Safaris. Initially mainly focused on the Spanish speaking market, during these years we have grown up, as we have succeeded to run mobile camp safaris, with a high level of quality and comfort with a very competitive price.

Lubu Tours was established in 2015 by a young couple passionate about travel, nature and sustainable tourism in Botswana. Lubu means a salt pan in one of the native Kgalagadi languages known as sengologa. Salt pans are a place of natural scenic beauty and they sustain livelihoods of people living near them. Hence the name Lubu speaks to what we believe in; nature and sustainable tourism.

Based in Kasane, the registered tour operator provides an unmatched Botswana safari experience offering Chobe river sunrise and sunset cruises, tiger fishing, Chobe game drives, Victoria Falls day trips, airport shuttle services, road transfers, camping and cultural tourism.

MAJORLINK TRAVEL AGENCY

MAROON TOURS & SAFARIS

Milestone Plaza, Unit 6, Plot 54036 Block 6 PO Box 504762, Gaborone Tel: 3936196 • Cell: +267 7143 5857 Email: majorlinktravel@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: @majorlinktravel

PO Box 601264, Gaborone Tel: +267 318 8121 Cell: +267 7189 3361 Email: maroonsafaris@hotmail.com www.maroonsafaris.co.bw

Majorlink Travel Agency, based in Gaborone, is motivated by a passion of travelling and exploring the world. Its aim is to give customers exclusive and memorable travel experiences. The company serves both inbound and outbound travellers by ensuring that their hotel and flight bookings and reservations are taken care of; creating tailor made itineraries to suit their preferences. Services include holiday packages, special occasion packages (honeymoons, birthdays, anniversaries etc.), weekend getaways as well as events travel such as expos. Majorlink Travel Agency prides itself on its professionalism and friendly service, has strategic partnerships with a wide selection of hotels, safaris and airlines to ensure superior service.

Maroon Tour and Safaris offers cross border tours and transfers tailored for groups or individuals, airport transfers as well as to hotels, town and the embassy. They also offer cultural tours, No.1 Ladies Detective Agency tours, safari packages in Botswana and Southern Africa and the ability to hire chauffeur driven vehicles.

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TOUR SECTOR MERUBISI SAFARIS

OMOGOLO TRAVELS

PO Box 794 AAH, Gaborone Plot 54368, Western Commercial Road, Ground Floor The Hub, iTowers, New CBD, Gaborone Tel: +267 398 1944 Fax: +267 398 1901 E-mail: bookings@merubisi-safaris.com www.merubisi-safaris.com

The Village, Plot 448, Maun PO Box HA 25 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 6 800 700 Cell: +267 77 58 24 58 / 59 Email: contact@omogolotravels.com www.facebook.com/omogolotravels www.omogolotravels.com

Merubisi Safaris is a specialised expedition company for crafted wildlife and landscapes photographic and viewing safaris, exclusive for only 5 guests on board for each expedition in and around the two oldest lands on earth: Kalahari Basin and Namib. Our expedition range covers national parks and nature game reserves of not only Botswana but South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe as well. You are most welcome to get in contact with us, and let us know what we can do to make your Kalahari and Namib experience a remarkable one.

Omogolo Travels offers a choice of Botswana’s finest destinations.

Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari, Nxai and Makgadikgadi Pans, Chobe, horseback and houseboat safaris and everything else Botswana has to offer - we selected the destinations with the most character, the friendliest service, the most beautiful scenery and exciting wildlife. We are independent travel consultants and Botswana specialists. Our service is friendly and we adhere to high standards. Let our dedicated team propose your tailormade itinerary for an unforgettable and sorrow-free holiday!

PERCULIAR TOURS

REA VAYA TRAVEL & TOURS

PO Box 1770, Gaborone Tel: +267 7460 8237 Email: perculiarmogotsi@yahoo.com

PO Box 203319, Bontleng, Gaborone Tel: +267 311 1490 Cell: +267 770 57 985 Email: inquiries@reavaya.co.bw/marketing@reavya.co.bw

Perculiar Tours is a Travel Agency dedicated to providing corporate leisure, adventure and educational travel to its clients. The company is committed to offering competitive value for money products and services in order to achieve total client satisfaction. Perculiar Tours can take care of local and international travel arrangements, flights and accommodation bookings and can also act as tour guides for traditional and modern tours.

This will be all carried out with the company’s trademark superior service which has seen customers repeatedly return to Perculiar Tours. Since 2018, when Perculiar Tours began, customers have included individuals, insurance companies, banks, international and local schools, the private sector, churches, government ministries and non-governmental organisations.

Rea Vaya is a boutique travel and tours business, which aims to organise leisure trips and educational trips for companies and individuals all over the world. Our motto, ‘for people on the move’ demonstrates our passion for travelling and our constant strive to lead the industry by providing fun filled travel experiences through un-matched service. Rea Vaya seeks to differentiate itself as the premier adventure travel business in Botswana. Services offered include pre-arranged tours, custom packages, cross border tours, hotel bookings, educational tours, team building activities and bus and car rental.

SAFARI DESTINATIONS

SAFARI SPECIALISTS

Private Bag 0178, Maun Tel: +267 680 1234 Fax: +267 686 2933 Email: chantal@safaridestinations.net www.safaridestinations.net

Tel +267 723 113 21 Email: info@safarispecialists.net www.safarispecialists.net

An independent destination management company based in Maun, Safari Destinations provides local up-to-date advice and inside tips for getting the most out of each safari, while crafting unique experiences beyond the ordinary. Aside from the major suppliers, Safari Destinations proudly supports locally owned, privately run camps, lodges and mobile safari operators. As an independent company, Safari Destinations has the freedom to be objective and keep clients’ best interests at heart. The company’s teams are on the ground, on 24-hour standby to meet and assist clients during travel.

SAVANNA SAFARIS & TOURS G.I.F.P - Plot No 122 Unit 5G, PO Box 53 ADDKgale View, Gaborone Tel: +267 3187 203 / 3187 204 Cell: +267 7114 8720 Fax: +267 3187 204 Email: savannah@info.bw / savannah@bbi.co.bw www.budgetsafaris.co.bw

Safari Specialists design and co-ordinate safaris in Botswana and throughout Southern Africa. Our key strength is being based in Maun, the heart of the safari industry in Botswana, with the Okavango Delta at our doorstep. Our consultants offer a wealth of local knowledge as well as being able to offer on the ground support for guests travelling.

We work solely with direct guests, ensuring that we can offer first hand advice and a personalised consultation service in order to create the best experience possible for each individual. We don’t pick ideas out of a brochure, our choices are not made by what is the cheapest or what is the most renowned, rather we dig a little deeper, think a little harder and most importantly work hand in hand with our guests to create a lifetime experience.

SEASONS BOTSWANA TRAVEL AGENCY PO Box 535, Gaborone Tel: +267 311 3627 Email: info@seasonsbotswana.co.bw www.seasonsbotswana.com

Savanna Safaris and Tours specialises in tailor-made safaris across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar island. We bring our 26 years of experience to our professional self-drive or chauffeur-driven bespoke tours for individuals, families or groups. Savanna Safaris & Tours has gained a reputation among its valued clients for its innovative travel ideas and excellent services. Our highly qualified and experienced staff insures that ordinary tours become special and that special tours become unforgettable.

Homegrown startup business Seasons Botswana promotes the country globally as a world class destination for travel, leisure and tourism investment. The online travel and tourism booking company was established to help international travellers plan their trips online with local travel and tourism service providers.

Seasons Botswana not only simplifies access to information on travel and leisure but also provides an access point to centres of arts and entertainment as well as gateways to traditional customs and modern society, culture and people. In this way it is able to give tourists the opportunity to experience the diversity and creativity of the peoples of Botswana.

SENSE OF AFRICA

SHOALA’S TRAVEL & TOURS

PO Box 236, Maun Tel: +267 686 0822 24-hr emergency: +267 775 15751 Email: info@senseofafrica-botswana.com Skype: nicolatravelwild www.senseofafrica.com/botswana

PO Box 2362, ABG Sebele, Gaborone Tel:+267 392 3779 Cell:+267 741 03 982/756 19 088 Email:skwandabodroms@yahoo.com / kjmashoalaholdings.co.bw www.traveladventuresbotswana.com

Based in Maun, Sense of Africa Botswana is an on the ground Tour Operator / DMC with a team of safari specialists who are passionate about Botswana and have a reputation for providing high quality customer care and personalized service at competitive prices. We pride ourselves on being a small, knowledgeable and dedicated team whose enthusiasm and attention to detail, combined with our first-hand experience and love for the bush, ensures we create a safari with our personal recommendations in order to maximize our Guests safari experience. We offer versatile itineraries, insight into lesser-known tours and safari destinations.

Shoala’s Travel &Tours (Proprietary) Limited aspires to be Botswana’s most efficient and largest transport service provider and a leading supplier of tourism services, expertise and products. We aim to be the leading transport service provider in a number of categories including airport transfers, flight bookings, corporate transfers, car rentals, educational tours, tour packages, hot air ballooning, run errands and accommodation reservation.

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TOUR SECTOR SITTING DUCK TRAVEL

SUNTIDE HOLIDAY CLUB

PO Box 20387, Boseja, Maun Tel: +267 7220 1339 Email: marie@sittingducktravel.com www.sittingducktravel.com

Plot 126, Kgale Court, Unit 17, 1st Floor International Finance Park, Gaborone Tel: +267 390 6523 Email: charity@theholidayclub.co.bw

Sitting Duck Travel is a small owner-run tour operator with many years of experience in the tourism industry. Marié Dandridge started working in the mobile safaris industry in the early 1990’’s, and travelled extensively throughout Botswana and Namibia exploring well know and off the beaten track destinations. Chris Dandridge was born and bred in Maun and is a proud Motswana Citizen.

He has an in-depth knowledge of Botswana’s geography and wildlife. Botswana is Chris’s favourite place on earth and he has a huge passion for his country. We specialize in tailor-made safaris throughout Botswana and its neighboring countries. We also offer private guides, boats and vehicle hire.

The Holiday Club was started in April 1999 with the intention of attracting members who would purchase points which would allow them access to the use of holiday accommodation upon paying their annual membership and reservation fees. The current shareholders are Musawenkosi Charity Sibanda and Leisure Vacation International. The company currently sells points to existing and new members and provides holiday accommodation to its members requesting to utilise these points. Membership has steadily increased over the years since inception.

TAWANA TRAVEL AGENCY

THE AFRICAN WILD

Tawana Self Drive, PO Box 506, Kasane Tel: +267 75179037 Email: contact@tawanaselfdrive.com www.tawanaselfdrive.com

PO Box 50448, Gaborone Tel: +267 390 5617 Fax: +267 395 9223 Email: rory@theafricanwild.co.bw

Tawana Travel Agency is a family owned and run business focused on self-drive trips. The company strives to give its customers the best self-drive experience in and around Botswana providing top quality equipped vehicles. Tawana designs personalised itineraries that suit everyone’s needs whether they are heading off on a solo holiday, family holiday or wanting to explore off the beaten track. The company is based in Kasane, and staff speak English and French. Tawana loves to share information from experiences and responds to the real-time necessities of clients. With help from Tawan guests will make sure they spend more time traveling, and less time arranging and figuring out the trip. Tawana is expert in travelling in southern Africa and the company loves what we does.

The African Wild is a leading tours and safari company based in Botswana. Our flagship destinations include the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert, and all of our tours are fully customizable and tailor-made to suit each of our individual clients. The African Wild is 100% Botswana owned and run company, and our direct presence and knowledge of the country ensures that our clients experience the best the country has on offer. Furthermore, our local presence allows us to provide superior services at cheaper rates to international travellers. We strive to provide excellence and we deliver on our promise to provide safe, comfortable, cost effective and luxurious tours to one of the world’s most idyllic and iconic destinations. All tours are designed along ethical and sustainable guidelines in order to safeguard the future of Botswana.

THE BOOKING COMPANY

THE GREAT TRAVEL & TOURS

P Bag 0198, Maun Tel: +267 686 1797 Fax:+267 686 0037 Email: info@thebookingcompany.net www.thebookingcompany.net

Plot 74345 Gwest, Office FF5 Upstairs Tshipidi Building, Gwest Mall PO Box 60595, Gaborone Tel/Fax: +267 318 2940 Cell: +267 718 84 373 / 738 84 373 Email:thegreattraveltours@gmail.com / info@thegreattours.co.bw www.thegreattours.co.bw

The Booking Company, a small independent tour operator based in Maun, provides a range of services including lodge and hotel bookings, mobile safaris, road and air transfers. In combination with a safari package, The Booking Company also books regional air transfers on Air Botswana and South African Airlink.

For more information on services available, clients should contact The Booking Company directly.

THE TRAVEL AGENTS ASSOCIATION OF BOTSWANA PO Box1950, Gaborone Tel:+267 311 7656 Cel:+267 728 96502 Email: taabot@btcmail.co.bw The Travel Agents Association of Botswana is an organisation fully representative of the travel agents licensed by the Government of Botswana. The association promotes and develops general interests of its members in their relations with one another and with their principals. TAABOT also exists to establish and maintain a code of conduct or standard of conduct between members and their principals with the objective that membership of the association shall be recognised as a guarantee of integrity, competence and high standard of service.

The Great Travel & Tours is a well-respected travel company with a strong presence in Botswana and surrounding countries. We offer a complete travel management service (shuttle, corporate travel, flight tickets, accommodation, holiday package, tours and chauffeur services), taking care of everything from planning to execution of tours. We have carved a niche for ourselves within a short space of time thanks to our uncompromising standards in quality of service and choice of associates.

TRANSJOE TRAVEL & TOURS PO Box 10395, Gaborone Cell +267 730 30 855 Email: joemotse@gmail.com www.transjotours.com Transjoe Travel & Tours is a destination management company specialising in unique travel and tour programmes in Botswana and southern Africa. The company offers single or group travel itineraries, including specialised safari experiences, overland transfer services, air charter services, incentive travel, corporate hospitality travel, team building and corporate retreats. Transjoe Travel & Tours is committed to helping guests select the best destination by providing individual and/or group travellers with the best value and personalised service.

TRAVEL ADVENTURES BOTSWANA

TRAVEL FOR CONSERVATION

Private Bag BO 13, Maun Tel: +267 686 1211 Cell: +267 7231 1132 Emergency & After Hours: +267 7668 7162 / +267 7481 4658 Email: reservations@traveladventuresbotswana.com www.traveladventuresbotswana.com

Tel/WhatsApp: +267 7131 1251 Email: travelforconservation@gmail.com www.travelforconservation.com

Travel Adventures, Botswana’s premier self-drive safari company, pioneered the concept of high quality vehicles, equipment and service to the country’s growing self drive safari market. The company is perfectly positioned to plan the perfect self-drive safari. Self-driving across our wonderful country is the perfect authentic African experience. Available vehicles are top of the range and come fully equipped for an adventurous camping holiday or as a vehicle only option for a lodge to lodge itinerary. The team at Travel Adventures will assist with the complete itinerary planning from wild and remote campsites, unique owner-run B&Bs, to luxury hotels and lodges throughout Botswana.

Travel For Conservation was established back in 2009 in Maun, with the believe that tourism can help conserve and protect the future of wildlife. The company promote the idea that tourism generates employment for the local people by encouraging many of them to become tour guides who show a passion for wildlife. Once the community understand the importance of tourism, they strive to become conservationists with a want to protect the environment. Travel For Conservation also believe that tourism helps to protect the San people’s incredible knowledge of wildlife and nature. The travel agency design each safari on a tailor made basis, ensuring each trip is best suited to the individual customer. Travel For Conservation focuses predominantly on scheduling wildlife and safari tours around the world, including their top destination Botswana.

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TOUR SECTOR TRAVEL FOR IMPACT

TRAVEL GALORE

Tel: +267 686 4431 / +267 7230 7694 Email: info@travelforimpact.com www.travelforimpact.com

PO Box 405 Plot 344, President Avenue, Kasane Tel/Fax: +267 6251 856 Cell: +267 72405532 Skype: tillyk1 Email: tilly@travelgalore-africa.com www.travelgalore-africa.com

Through partnerships in the tourism industry, Travel For Impact (TFI) promotes responsible tourism in Botswana. TFI ensures that the cultural and heritage profile of Botswana as a destination is profiled; and also that corporate social responsibilities for the tourism industry are effectively managed.

Travel Galore is an owner run and managed independent destination management company based in Kasane. It aims to ensure a memorable time for clients by fostering long-lasting relationships beyond the vacation. The company focuses on bespoke trips, intimate groups, family travel, allinclusive packages and guided self-drive expeditions. In addition to the diverse topography of Botswana, it also puts together trips beyond Botswana’s borders. Travel Galore can arrange a mobile safari, a fly-in lodge-based safari, a self-drive safari or a combination of two or three of these.

TRAVELINK CONCIERGE

TROPICAL TOURS & SAFARIS

PO Box 503870, Station, Gaborone Tel: +267 311 2866 Cell: +267 722 04924 Email: travelink@btcmail.co.bw www.travelink.co.bw

PO Box 432, Kasane Tel: +267 77 696 363 (Reservations) / +267 72 198 990 (Marketing) Email:tropicaltourssafaris@gmail.com (Bookings) / info@tropicaltourssafaris.com (Marketing) www.tropicaltourssafaris.com

TraveLink Concierge offers a wide range of services for both corporate and leisure travel including: travel policies and budgets; entertainment; flight, accommodation and car reservations; travel insurance; sightseeing and excursions. TraveLink Concierge prides itself in bespoke concierge services, to help clients save time and enjoy the things that really matter.

Tropical Tours & Safaris is a Botswana registered company based in Kasane. Kasane Township has a unique disposition as it is situated in an area where four countries, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia meet – Kasane is also a gateway to Chobe National Park, Moremi Game reserve and the Okavango Delta. A keen interest and passion for African wildlife and nature conservation has kept us close to the wildlife, Safari and eco-tourism. At Tropical Tours & Safaris, we create journeys, not holidays.

VANGO TRAVEL

VINCENT EXCELLENTTOURS

PO Box 818, Maun Tel: +267 7632 9933 / 737 7297 Email: vangotraveltour@gmail.com

Plot Haile Selassie Road Gaborone West Industrial Gaborone Tel:+267 3 959 003 / 738 63 217 Fax:+267 3959007 Email: Vtoursteam@gmail.com Postal address: P/Bag 00324 www.vetours.net

Vango travel was founded in 2017 and is a registered travel agency based in Maun. It provides a range of services, including camps and lodges bookings, and mobile safaris as well as road and air transfers.

The company targets the international Asian market, especially China.

It provides Chinese tour leader services and is committed to helping its clients select the best destination by providing individual and group travellers with personalised, great value services.

Vincent Excellent Transport is a luxury passenger transport operator, who delivers first class coach charter service to existing destinations around Southern Africa. Vincent Excellent Transport offers individual and group travel to leisure clients. These include pre-arranged tours, custom packages according to client’s specifications, travel consultation and making reservations for lodging amongst other services. This company aims to offer the service and knowledge a discerning leisure traveler seeks whilst on vacation.

VIA ORIGINS BOTSWANA

WILD WHEELS 4X4

PO Box HA 123 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 716 77 712 W/App: +267 768 23 146 Email: reservations.origins@gmail.com www.originsbotswana.com

Private Bag 206, Maun Tel: +267 680 0064 Fax: +267 680 0955 Email: info@wildwheels4x4.com www.wildwheels4x4.com

ViaOriginsBotswana is a travel company based in Maun. More and more travellers to Botswana are looking for experiences which are less ‘generic’ and we are steering the market in the direction of more holistic safaris. Interspecies communication, intuitive tracking, interpretation of animal behaviour, ancient skills and bird language are some of the things we focus on to strengthen the reconnection for people with nature.

We also design and book itineraries with therapeutic healing as the focus, making this a truly unique product in the field. HEALING WITH NATURE.

Wild Wheels 4x4 offers a modern fleet of 4x4s which are ideal for those planning a self-drive camping holiday in Botswana. Vehicles available include fully-equipped camper vans and basic 4x4s. The company’s directors have more than 70 years of combined experience in rugged terrain vehicle exploration and have excellent knowledge about which vehicles work well in the bush. The customised 4x4s offered by Wild Wheels 4x4 are specifically designed for these harsh environments. The company’s self-drive vehicles and holiday packages are tailored to ensure clients get the best out of their holiday in Botswana.

ZANAZI SAFARIS

YOGA SAFARI

PO Box 2304, Maun Tel: +267 7252 0380 / +267 7769 1389 Email: zanazisafaris@gmail.com www.zanazisafais.com

Tel: +267 680 0540 Cell: +267 71 400 108 Email: info@yogasafari.com www.yogasafari.com

Zanazi Safaris is a Botswana registered tour operator based in Maun, the gateway to Unesco World Heritage site the Okavango Delta. The company was established in 2012 and specialises in semi-luxury tented camping safaris.

Guests will enjoy tents with comfortable bedding and private en-suites with showers and have three meals a day prepared for them.

Zanazi Safaris offer mobile safaris in all the parks and game reserves in Botswana. Your safaris will be tailor made to suit your special requirements and interests. Our vehicles are uniquely designed for service and comfort and all adventures will be lead by our very experienced guides.

Yoga Safari is a Maun-based tour operator registered with HATAB. Since 2008, Yoga Safari has offered guests several unique ways to enjoy the soul of Africa and explore its diverse wonders: Yoga Safari - a guided safari that travels with internationally qualified yoga teacher who adds a healthy twist of yoga to your experience as you seek out wildlife and other natural wonders. Star Safari - a guided safari to view not only the animals and sights of the area, but also the amazing night sky. Traditional Safari - a traditional safari visiting camps and lodges in Botswana and other locations in Africa, geared toward your personal needs without the yoga or star-gazing options. Yoga & Stargazing Retreat in the incredible salt pans - an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of yoga and star-gazing including a night out in the magical Salt Pans of northern Botswana sleeping under the stars.

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TOUR SECTOR Below is a list of HATAB members for which full details were not available at the time of going to press with this edition of ‘This is Botswana’.

BABU AFRICANUS TRAVEL ADVENTURES

SKATUL SAFARIS TRAVEL ANCHOR

MASIMBE TRAVEL AGENCY

Tel: +267 625 1856 Email: tilly@travelgalore-africa.com

Tel: +267 686 2049 Email: lindivanrensburg@gmail.com

CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

BOTSWANA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Private Bag 098, Maun Tel: +267 686 2671 Fax: +267 686 2673 Email: botswanawildlife@yahoo.com The Botswana Wildlife Management Association (BWMA) promotes the welfare of the wildlife industry in Botswana and has established a platform for the industry to facilitate contact with the government, its ministries and departments concerned with wildlife. BWMA provides statistics and information on the activities of the wildlife industry to government, local councils, land boards and other interested parties. As well as promoting and safeguarding the interests of the wildlife industry, it works with the Department of Wildlife & National Parks and other governmental organisations and interested entities.

KALAHARI CONSERVATION SOCIETY PO Box 859, Gaborone Tel: +267 397 4557 Fax: +267 391 4259 Email: publicrelations@kcs.org.bw www.kcs.org.bw

KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY TRUST Tel: +267 463 0713 / 460 0204 Cell: +267 71 348 468 / 73 965 655 Email: krst@khamarhinosanctuary.org.bw www.khamarhinosanctuary.org.bw

The Kalahari Conservation Society is Botswana’s oldest environmental non-governmental organisation and the only nationwide organisation dedicated to the general conservation of Botswana’s natural resources. KCS’ vision is to be an organisation of outstanding repute, priding itself in partnerships and commitments that result in sustainable biodiversity conservation in Botswana. Its Mission is to drive conservation programmes that promote integrated management of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources in Botswana.

The Sanctuary is situated in the central district of Botswana around the village of Serowe, on the Kalahari sandveld with some unique pan systems in the area. With our accommodation facilities that address the needs of those who have few days to spare at the Sanctuary, we have well laid campsites and chalets that create that African bush feel and dormitories ideal for groups. We have a restaurant that serves scrumptious food with a bar for your thirst needs, which is next to the swimming pool.

We also provide conference facilities, with a playground for team building exercises. The Sanctuary, through the environmental education centre, provides environmental awareness and acts as a hub for research on environmental issues that affect our livelihood.

MOKOLODI WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

SOMARELANG TIKOLOGO

Private Bag 0457, Gaborone Tel: +267 316 1955 Fax: +267 316 5488 Email: info@mokolodi.com www.mokolodi.com

Private Bag 00376, Gaborone Tel: +267 391 3709 Email: info.somatiko@gmail.com www.somatiko.org.bw

The Mokolodi Wildlife Foundation was formed in 1991 to promote wildlife conservation and environmental education for the children of Botswana. The first project of the foundation was the creation of the Mokolodi Nature Reserve. In addition to naturally occurring animal species such as warthog, steenbok, kudu and snakes, several species have been reintroduced, including zebra, giraffe, eland, ostrich, hippo and rhino.

The philosophy behind Mokolodi Nature Reserve is that income from tourism is used to subsidise the conservation projects and the environmental education programme.

Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana) is a memberbased environmental non-government organisation in Gaborone. Its aim is to raise awareness of environmental issues through events and demonstration projects. ST consists of dedicated staff and committed volunteer members who undertake numerous environmental awareness-raising activities throughout each year. ST operates through four subcommittees – environmental planning, resource conservation, waste management and PR and fund-raising. Somarelang Tikologo has a collection of hand-made green crafts from local producers. The organisation has nearly 100 members and donors. They include government agencies, banks, private companies and multinationals.

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SERVICES AON BOTSWANA PO Box 624, Gaborone Tel: +267 361 7300 Fax: +267 391 4608 Email: enquiries@aon.co.bw www.aon.com AON Corporation is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage and human capital consulting. Through its 36,000 professionals worldwide, AON readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

AVIS BUDGET RENT A CAR BOTSWANA PO Box 790, Gaborone Tel: +267 370 5313 • Fax: +267 391 2461 Email: Botswana.Reservations@avisbudget.co.za www.avis.com With over 116 outlets throughout Southern Africa, Avis Budget Rent a Car is the only car rental company represented throughout Botswana.

Known for providing exceptional services to customers, Avis Budget Rent a Car is conveniently located at airports in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, Kasane and the head office is in the commercial centre of Gaborone.

Since 1974, its renowned brand promise of “we try harder” has permeated through the business and has been the driving force behind the brand’s position at the forefront of technology and introducing innovative product offerings. The Avis Budget Rent a Car Botswana fleet offers customers a variety of modern model passenger vehicles, from economical hatches to luxury sedans.

BOTHO UNIVERSITY

BOTSWANA ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE

Botho Education Park, Kgale, PO Box 501564, Gaborone Tel: +267 391 9999 Fax: +267 318 7858 Email: admissions@bothouniversity.ac.bw www.bothouniversity.com

Private bag 000319, Plot 50661 Fairgrounds Office Park, Gaborone Tel: +267 395 3062 Fax: +267 390 4103 www.bac.ac.bw

Botho University was established in 1997 and has rapidly evolved over the years to become a leading multidisciplinary tertiary education provider. The Department of Hospitality and Sustainable Eco-tourism offers a BSc (Hons) in hospitality management and is currently developing short courses and vocational programmes for delivery on-site in hotels and on campus. The Hospitality Management programme is founded on the notion of integrated learning by combining theory, practical learning and industry experience ensuring that graduates are equipped with knowledge, skills and real-life experience before graduating.

Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) was established in 1996 as a joint venture between the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), The Debswana Diamond Company and the Botswana Institute of Accountants (BIA). BAC asserts itself as a centre for excellence in the Southern Africa region and beyond. BAC provides the highest quality tertiary education in accounting, finance, business, management, hospitality, leisure, taxation and ICT. The college has two campuses in Gaborone and Francistown with accommodation available.

DEBENE HOSPITALTY GROUP

DESTINY CAR RENTALS

PO Box 1226, Gaborone Tel: +267 77757944 Email: debenehospitalitygroup@gmail.com

Premier Box 737 AAH, Masa Centre, Gaborone Tel: +267 395 1885 Email: reservationsgbe@destinycarrentals.co.bw

Debene Hospitality Group offers advisory, hotel development and hotel management services to small, medium and large enterprises. Working with leading institutions, investment firms, hotel operators and developers, Debene Hospitality Group aims at solidifying a reputation of running, owning and offering excellent hospitality consultancy services to its clientele. Debene Hospitality Group continues to guide its clients to greater operating profitability, through utilizing valuable knowledge and experience of its human resources, as well as modern management techniques. This has made Debene a commendable partner to reckon with in as far as hospitality industry is concerned.

Destiny Car Rentals offers remarkable service at affordable rates.

Customers are assured of access to effective and convenient car rental services without compromised quality.

The company has offices in Gaborone, Francistown and Maun, operating at on airport and off airport locations. Each office has a fleet of vehicles, including mini buses, off road vehicles, executive and small cars, to suit all budgets and needs.

Opening hours are 8 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 12.30 pm on Saturdays.

Destiny Car Rentals - not just an alternative, your best choice.

EMERGENCY ASSIST 991

EUROPCAR BOTSWANA

PO Box 25200, Gaborone Tel: +267 390 4537 Emergency No: 991 Fax: +267 390 4542 Email: info@ea991.co.bw www.emergencyassist.co.bw

Private Bag SK10, Gaborone Tel: +267 390 7233 Fax: +267 390 2366 Cell: +267 7131 2928 Email: botswana@europcar.co.za

Emergency Assist is an assistance company with a proven and strong track record of practical experience in Botswana that offers a wide range of assistance products including roadside assistance, pre-hospital care services, that include evacuations by road or air transportation, onsite medical solutions, first aid training and call centre assistance services.

With over 16 years of operational experience, Emergency Assist 991 is dedicated to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in every facet of its operations. We strive to offer the best optimal response times and technical expertise. We have a big team who are leaders in their respective fields, so that our clients receive only the best quality service.

Europcar Botswana is owned and managed by the Imperial Group and has a history spanning over 35 years in Southern Africa. Europcar has branches at all major airports including Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Kasane. Personal service and attention to detail have been the foundation of the company, with a focus on delivering impressive customer service. Europcar attributes its success to raising the service level bar, which is the key differentiator in a fiercely competitive industry. Choose from the company’s wide selection of vehicles, including economy, SUVs, 4x4s and luxury vehicles that will meet individual travel requirements.

EXECUTIVE CATERING

FAIRGROUND HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD

Executive Catering T/A Judtel Interior (Pty) Ltd PO Box 943, Gaborone Gaborone Contacts: Tel: +279 390 0500 Fax: +279 939 12245 Orapa Contacts - Tel/Fax: +279 297 0897 Email: chandap@executivecatering.co.bw

Private Bag BO3, Gaborone Tel: +267 397 5555 / 365 1600 Fax: +267 390 4263 / 313 2651 Email: tmogomotsi@fgh.co.bw www.fairgroundholdings.com

Executive Catering is a 100% citizen owned business registered in Botswana since 1999. Since its inception, the business has seen tremendous growth in the areas of events deco, events catering and events management. Besides executive catering, we also cater for all occasions anywhere in Botswana and beyond the borders. Our policy is to arrange a beautiful setting tailor-made to suit the client’s theme, taste and corporate identity. Be it wedding, party, conference, funeral, we provide tasty meals that will whet your appetite. Our chefs are highly experienced in most food combinations, and are able to make the most sumptuous meals.

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Fairground Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Botswana Conference & Exhibition Centre is a key player in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector of the hospitality and tourism industry. Located in Gaborone’s city centre, the Botswana Conference & Exhibition Centre has built renown as a prime venue for major annual events locally and internationally. Client services include conference and meetings, equipment rental, open space rental, outside catering services, event management services, fairs exhibitions and events.

The centre’s 18 conference rooms are all equipped to hold conferences, banquet and receptions.

SERVICES GABORONE COLLEGE OF CULINARY ARTS PO Box 608 AEH, Gaborone Tel: +267 395 7106 Mobile: +267 769 22007 Fax: +267 395 7106 Email: gccabots@gmail.com GCCA is a hospitality and tourism School, Botswana’s most prominent educational centre for aspiring chefs, waitresses, bartenders etc. GCCA is a private company and a registered vocational training institution specializing in courses on culinary arts. We are committed to delivering the best and higher education to all our local students, regional and international students. Our college offers high training standards, which build the trainees into committed, responsible, ambitious employees or business partners. We aim to contribute to the growth and development of the global competitiveness of Botswana’s economy in the region and internationally, through providing valuable human resource with vocational skills.

GABORONE ELECTRONICS Private Bag 00425, Gaborone Tel: +267 390 9003 Fax: +267 390 5427 Email: info@gaboroneelectronics.co.bw www.gaboroneelectronics.co.bw Gaborone Electronics, trading as GE Laundry & Catering, is a specialised contracting company, established in 1993, that provides various services in the field of laundry, catering, refrigeration, site solutions and dry cleaning expertise. The company is one of the leading suppliers in Botswana of industrial laundry, catering, refrigeration, site solutions and dry cleaning equipment. As the industry leader, the company has been appointed as direct distributor, service and spares provider and warranty agent by various brands in the kitchen, refrigeration, cold and freezer room, ice machine, bakery and butchery industries both in South Africa and worldwide.

JAMBALAYA (PTY) LTD

JIKO AIRPORT CAFÉ

Lions Gate Business Centre, Plot 381, Boseja, Maun Tel: +267 6860097 Email: jambalaya@btcmail.co.bw

Maun International Airport, inside airport terminal, 1st Floor (upstairs), Maun Tel: +267 726 936 90/ 737 09 046 Email: jikocafebw@gmail.com www.jikocafe.com

Business and immigration consultant Jambalaya (Pty) Ltd, a registered member of the Association of Business Consultants, deals with employment, recruitment, business licenses, registration of companies, work and residence permits as well as visas.

The company has been operating in Botswana since 1994 and employs four full-time staff. The managing director spent six years on the Maun Immigration Selection Board and together our management and staff have a total of 64 years’ business working experience in Botswana.

Although based in Maun, the company has clients from all over Botswana as well as strategic partners in South Africa. Our customers come from a varied background but because of our base here in Maun tend to be tourism orientated. However we also have many customers who work in the mining industry and construction.

Jiko Airport Café is a cafe located in the gateway of the Okavango Delta – Maun. Jiko Airport Cafe concept is built upon the success stories of Botswana’s tourism, the Okavango delta, Botswana food and culture. The cafe provides affordable high-quality food, coffee-based products and entertainment to the thousands of tourists, business travellers and local residents and hotel visitors in and around Maun. We pride ourself in serving good Kenyan & Ethiopian coffee, a range of home-made ice teas and a good beverage selection. We are big on South African wines and offer an amazing wine tasting experience. Our food selection captures the culture of Botswana, thus intrusivise tourists to get the opportunity to taste our different cuisines that define our country’s rich heritage.

LEO 4X4

MARSH BOTSWANA (PTY)LTD

Plot 11538, Boseja Kubung, Maun Tel: +267 754 78 225/ 747 39 953 Email: reservations@leo4x4.co.bw www.leo4x4.co.bw

Private Bag 103, Gaborone Tel: +267 399 3100 Email: pontsho.radilwana@marsh.com www.marsh.com

Leo 4x4 and Camping is a self-drive 4x4 rental company based in Maun with drop off points in different tourism towns in Southern Africa. We strive towards world class service to ensure that our customers have the ultimate self-drive 4x4 experience. Our primary business is a fleet of 4x4 vehicles both fully equipped for both road and off-road adventures.

Marsh & McLennan Companies is the premier global professional services firm, providing advice and solutions in risk, strategy and human capital.

Marsh has an association with Botswana that dates back to 1984 when we first opened our doors as Sedgwick Insurance Brokers. Having been in the Botswana Market for 34 years, we have extensive insurance experience and knowledge that is of global standards and allows us to customise our service offerings. We are acknowledged as one of the elite, premier insurance broking firm with a dedicated team of 21 personnel, who are well versed and experienced in insurance practice. We have a broad clientele ranging from parastatals, corporate entities to large and medium commercial concerns in hospitality and tourism, banking, construction, financial services, transport and mining.

MELION LTD

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FUND

PO Box 21715, Gaborone Tel/Fax: +267 390 0244 Email: admin@melion.co.bw

3rd Floor, MVA Fund House, Plot 50367 Fairgrounds Office Park, Private Bag 00438, Gaborone Tel: +267 360 1000 Fax: +267 318 8124 Email: mvafund@mvafund.bw www.mvafund.bw

Melion (PTY) LTD was established in 2001 and was accredited by BQA in 2011. The company offers First Aid, Fire Prevention and Management, Safety Health, Environment And Quality Management, Confined Space and Rescue, Breathing and Apparatus. The institution aims to provide education and training for future needs of individuals, staff and organisations to ensure capacity building and improvement of safety services at a minimal rate.

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund reaches out to all who are affected by road crashes, compensating and supporting them in their time of pain, grief and need, and helping to restore them to health and productive life. If, as a result of a road crash, a person is injured and needs medical treatment and special care, loses a member of his (or her) family and needs help with funeral costs, loses earnings because he cannot work as a result of his injuries, or is caring for someone who has been severely disabled in a crash, then he can make a claim for assistance from MVA Fund.

MORULA CAPITAL PARTNERS

MR. VEG

Private Bag 00147, Gaborone Tel: +267 393 1063 Fax: +267 393 1098 Email: info@morula.co.bw www.morula.co.bw

Private Bag BR 235, Gaborone Tel: +267 318 2219 Fax: +267 318 2220 Email: mrveg@mega.bw www.mrveg.co.bw

Morula Capital Partners is a licensed asset management firm, offering investment solutions to pensions funds, medical aid funds, corporate’s and individual investors. Client funds are managed by one of the most qualified and experienced team of investment professionals in Botswana, who collectively have over 59 years’ experience managing money and creating wealth for clients in Botswana. One of our flagship investment solutions is the Morula Liquidity Fund, which is a professionally managed cash management solution targeting a return better than fixed deposits, while offering liquidity and capital preservation. It is ideal for corporates that have excess cashflows and would like to earn a better interest than what is typically offered on call and fixed deposit accounts but also maintaining the flexibility to have access to cash within a short period of time.

Mr. Veg is one of the largest wholesalers and distributors of fresh produce in Botswana. During the past 28 years, Mr. Veg has carved a niche for itself in Botswana’s fresh produce industry due to its commitment to quality and service and earned enormous goodwill in the market. Mr. Veg supplies fresh produce and dry goods to chain stores, hospitality and catering industry, safari companies including camps and lodges in the Okavango Delta and Chobe area. The company operates from four wholesale depots and employs over 300 citizens, promotes “Reka Botswana” and is actively involved in government and private initiatives.

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SERVICES MRI BOTSWANA

NTHULA LOUNGE

Private Bag BR 256, Gaborone Tel: +267 390 3066 Fax: +267 390 2117 Email: enquires@mri.co.bw www.mri.co.bw

PO Box 81177, Gaborone Tel: +267 395 3230 Cell: +267 7231 0679 Email: enquiries@nthulalounge.co.bw www.nthulalounge.co.bw

MRI Botswana Ltd (MRIB) has accumulated over 20 years’ experience in ground and air evacuation, transport and medical assistance to sick and injured patients in Botswana. The company works in cooperation with similar organisations in the southern African region and internationally. With the assistance of highly skilled personnel, MRI has a fleet of rapid response vehicles, ambulances, configured to ICU level, and a dedicated air ambulance. The company also has access to helicopters to ensure the most efficient and effective response possible. The essence of MRI is the 24-hour call centre in Gaborone, which forms the nucleus of expertise, information and care.

The Nthula Executive Airport Lounge is a private VIP lounge at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, located in the international departure hall. Nthula Lounge is a cool, serene and comfortable environment offering the executive traveller free Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and speciality beverages. Check in and relax on a recliner with a book or i-Pad, or watch a news channel on a DSTV flat screen. Or, for the busy executive, open your laptop at the business table and continue working. Enjoy a favourite drink from the Nthula Bar with the full knowledge that the professional lounge hostesses will keep you informed of flight status as they receive it from the airline and let you know when it’s time to board. Open from 06.00 to 20.00 daily.

OCEAN FOOD SUPPLIES

PONY TRANSPORT

Lot 2169, Unit 1, Kasane CBD Tel: +267 625 1762 Fax: +267 625 1763 Email: info@oceanfoodsupplies.com www.oceanfoodsupplies.com Facebook.com/OceanFoodSupplies

Private Bag 093, Maun Tel: +267 686 0618 Fax: +267 686 5572 Email: ponytransport@gmail.com

Ocean Food Supplies specialises in the supply and distribution of seafood and fish being sourced from Seawork Fish Processors (Pty) Ltd, a Namibian registered company which specialises in catching and fish processing. Our suppliers have two production facilities, supplied by five trawlers, which enable them to guarantee our customers a continuous source of high quality, wild caught seafood products. The main product lines are derived from hake (merluccius capensis / merluccius paradoxus). By catches like kingklip (genypterus capensis) and monk fish (lophius vomerinus) are also caught and processed.

Pony Transport (Botswana) has been serving the safari industry since 1986. The company offers road transport services, distributes fuel and lubricant and provides warehousing and logistics facilities. In terms of infrastructure, Pony Transport provides fork-lift trucks, cranes, workshops, parts, mobile storage and waste oil disposal. All these services aim to support clients in the smooth running of their day-to-day operations. The company’s impressive fleet of vehicles includes 4x4 and 6x6 trucks, tractors and freight boats. By investing in staff training, environmental awareness and appropriate equipment for operating in and around the Okavango Delta, Pony Transport is becoming the transport provider of choice throughout Botswana.

PUMA ENERGY BOTSWANA

SATIB AFRICA BOTSWANA

PO Box 183, Gaborone Tel: +267 395 1077 / 361 0300 Fax: +267 391 2836 Email: arnold.boitshwarelo@pumaenergy.com www.pumaenergy.com

Ground Floor, Gabz FM Building, Plot 64517 Fairgrounds Gaborone Tel: +267 317 0574 Cell: +267 721 005 14 Fax: +267 317 0576 Email: seamus@satib.co.bw www.satib.co.bw / www.satib.co.za

Maun Aviation, Botswana. The Okavango Delta, with its UNESCO status as a World Heritage Site, attracts around 500,000 tourists each year –90% of which come from outside of Africa! With up to 100 flights a day catering for charters into the Okavango Delta, Maun International Airport is one of the busiest on the continent. The Aviation Fueling team are always busy with between 80 and a 100 fuelings per day. This is for both general aviation aircraft and scheduled flights from Air Botswana and SA Airlink.

Acknowledged as one of Africa’s leading Tourism and Hospitality Insurance Brokers and risk consultants, SATIB Africa Botswana has a fully staffed office with experienced insurance personnel and situated on Ground Floor Gabz FM Building Plot 64516 Fairgrounds, Gaborone, this office is ideally positioned to deal with the tourism and hospitality sector as well as commercial and industrial sectors. SATIB Africa Botswana represents all the major insurers in Botswana, as well as having the capacity to work with certain Lloyd’s syndicates to provide both liability and professional indemnity cover on a wider basis. It also specialises in the placement of aviation risks and currently places the majority of the hull risks for Botswana-registered aircraft.

SEROWE CANVAS & TENT

THE BOTSWANA SOCIETY

PO Box 65, Palapye Tel: +267 463 0869 Cell: +267 727 83 656/ 715 20 550 Email: serowecanvas@gmail.com

PO Box 71, Gaborone Tel: +267 391 9745 Email: botsoc@info.bw www.botsoc.org.bw

SILVER SWORD INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD is a registered company in Botswana carrying on business under the business name SEROWE CANVAS & TENTS (trade name). It deals mainly with camping equipments and it was opened to enrich the business industry in Serowe together within Botswana. Its main objectives are mainly to attract tourists in and outside the country with accommodation for example camping tents, help the youth to start their own business, to motivate small business owners to have business registered and to improve one business to accelerate by keeping records and books (in order to register tax or vat).

The Botswana Society is a non-governmental body, founded in 1969, that advances knowledge of Botswana in all disciplines and on all aspects of the nation’s cultural, scientific and environmental heritage.

The Botswana Society reports, debates, collates and disseminates the findings of recent research on Botswana. The society publishes an annual journal (Botswana Notes and Records, Volume 40 in 2008) and other publications and holds lectures, workshops and symposiums on vital questions of national development.

THE FITZWILLIAM PARTNERSHIP Plot 831, Extension 2, PO Box 402182, Gaborone Tel: +267 395 1883 Fax: +267 390 9356 Email: puma.m@fitzwilliam.co.bw www.fitzwilliam.co.bw Founded in Ireland in 1987, The Fitzwilliam Partnership is one of Botswana’s leading consultancies, specialising in construction cost management, facilities management, project management and quantity surveying. The practice has offices internationally in Botswana, Malawi, Qatar, South Africa, the UK and Zimbabwe (Harare). The Fitzwilliam Partnership has a good understanding of the components of successful development and is constantly looking to innovate in order to deliver optimum solutions. With a focus on achieving the best in class, The Fitzwilliam Partnership strives at all times to be dependable, imaginative and purposeful.

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AIR CHARTER & AIRLINE SECTOR AIR BOTSWANA

AIR SHAKAWE

P.O Box 92, Gaborone Tel: +267 3680900/3688400/3688550 Fax: +267 3974802 Email: sales@airbotswana.co.bw www.airbotswana.co.bw

PO Box 1936, Maun Tel: +267 686 3620 Fax: +267 686 3521 Email: bookings@airshakawe.com www.airshakawe.com

Air Botswana is the country’s flag carrier, effectively linking the country’s key economic sectors of tourism & mining with convenient connections. The airline serves domestic and regional destinations with a modern and young fleet which includes 2 ATR 72-600 and 1 EMBRAER E-170 Jet aircraft.

Domestic Routes: Gaborone-Maun, Gaborone- Kasane, Maun –Kasane, Gaborone- Francistown, Francistown – Kasane Regional Routes: Gaborone –Johannesburg, Gaborone – Cape Town, Francistown –Johannesburg, Maun-Johannesburg

Air Shakawe is an air charter specialist, operating from Maun International Airport since 2010. Its services include scenic flights over the majestic Okavango Delta and lodge transfers in and around Botswana.

Our fleet consists of a wide variety of Cessna 200 series aircraft, ranging from five-seater to 12-seater passenger aircraft. Please contact us for any air charter needs.

AIRLINK Building 3, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Emerald Boulevard, Modderfontein, South Africa Tel: +27 11 451 7300 Fax: +27 11 451 7367 Email: info@flyairlink.com www.flyairlink.com Airlink, with more than 21 years of customer-focused experience, connects its customers to the widest network and choice of flights within southern Africa, connecting 37 destinations in nine African countries. Through Airlink’s alliance with SAA, customers can enjoy convenient connections with SAA, their star alliance partner airlines and other carriers throughout southern Africa and the world. Customers can earn Voyager Miles and book flights direct on www.flyairlink.com or contact their travel agent or SAA central reservations on: +27 11 978 1111.

BORO AIR PO Box 21791, Matlapana Road, Maun Tel: +267 684 5710 Cell: +267 715 00 250 Email: reservations@flyboro.com www.flyboro.com Boro Air is a charter airline based in Maun, operating out of Maun International Airport into the Okavango Delta, Kasane and the broader Botswana. Other operation areas include; Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Boro Air began its business operations in January 2017. The company operates a Cessna 206 which is suited for operating in the remote airstrips of the Okavango Delta.Services offered include camp transfers, chartered cargo flights, logistics support, ground handling and scenic flights.

HELICOPTER HORIZONS

KALAHARI AIR SERVICES

PO Box 68, Maun Tel: +267 680 1186 Fax: +267 680 1185 Email: info@helicopterhorizons.com www.helicopterhorizons.com

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport PO Box 41278, Gaborone Tel +267 395 1804 Fax +267 391 2015 Email: kas@kalahariair.co.bw www.kalahariair.co.bw

Helicopter Horizons is a bespoke helicopter company operating within Northern Botswana. We offer scenic flights, camp transfers and experiences throughout the Okavango Delta, The Makgadikgadi Pans & Linyanti Region.

Doors are removed on scenic flights for completely unrestricted views, offering great photographic opportunities and incredible game sightings. Knowledgeable and passionate pilots offer guests a guided experience to compliment any safari itinerary.

Kalahari Air Services is Botswana’s premier air charter and maintenance facility since 1968, operating mid-range jets and pressurised twin-turbine aircraft. The company’s fleet offers versatility to fly in luxury to secluded tourist lodges, isolated mining sites and business hubs throughout southern Africa. With 50 years of experience, the company prides itself on professional and service-driven operations, where safety and reliability are paramount. Kalahari Air Services also offers personalised services for private and corporate aircraft owners, as well as bespoke survey and aerial photography operations.

MACK AIR Private Bag 329, Maun Tel: +267 686 0675 Email: reservations@mackair.co.bw www.mackair.co.bw Mack Air is a well-established and respected air charter company that has been operating in northern Botswana for over 25 years. First established in 1994 by Stuart and Lara Mackay, both of whom had been working in the Okavango for a number of years before setting up the company. Over the years, Mack Air has built up a reputation for offering a reliable, efficient and personable service with an emphasis on safety as a priority. From its humble beginnings, based in a hot rustic shack, Mack Air has become the leading private air-transport service provider in Botswana operating a fleet of over 24 aircraft, with more than 35 pilots and a total staff compliment of over 100 personnel. Mack Air offers a selection of air charter services, primarily into the Okavango Delta but also throughout Botswana and neighbouring countries.

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AIR CHARTER & AIRLINE SECTOR MAJOR BLUE AIR

MOREMI AIR SERVICES

PO Box 2040, Natlee Centre (across the road from Maun International Airport), Maun Tel: +267 318 0195 Fax: +267 316 2834 Cell: +267 7129 5943 Email: info@majorblueair.com www.majorblueair.com

Private Bag 197, Maun Tel: +267 686 3632 Fax: +267 686 2078 Email: info@moremiair.com www.moremiair.com

Major Blue Air provides chartered flights in Botswana and across Southern Africa. It offers services like scenic flights, safari bush camp transfers, aerial photography, filming, private business charters and medical evacuation. Our fleet consists of C172 (3Seater), Caravan (10Seater) GA8 (7Seater), Hawker800XPJET, Kingair200, PC12 and Baron to meet the evolving requirements of different markets we serve.

Moremi Air Services is an air charter company based in Maun. Operating a fleet of seven Cessna and Islander aircraft suited to regional and international flying. The company offers services from Botswana into Zambia, South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Moremi Air has an aircraft continuously based in Kasane. This enables easy and cost-effective daily transfers between Livingstone, the Caprivi and Victoria Falls. Moremi Air offers short scenic flights from Maun to the Okavango Delta, from Kasane to Victoria Falls and a seven-hour day trip to the delta. With pilots passionate about flying in Africa, Moremi Air ensures that everyone’s journey is as pleasant and smooth as possible.

SAFARI AIR

WILDERNESS AIR

Cnr Airport Avenue and Mathiba Road, Maun Tel: +267 686 0022 Fax: +267 686 0037 Email: reservations@safariair.co.bw

Maun Airport– Private Bag 159, Maun Tel: +267 686 0778 Fax: +267 686 1649 Email: alexh@wilderness-air.com www.wilderness-air.com

Whether you want to charter a flight or just book seats, Safari Air can get you to the far-flung camps and lodges of northern Botswana safely and in style. Camps and lodges throughout northern Botswana.

The company, which was established in 1987, operates a mixed fleet of Cessna C208 (Caravan) aircraft, Quest Kodiak 100 as well as Gippsland GA8 Airvans. These aircrafts are ideally suited for operating from the remote airstrips of the Okavango Delta and Chobe. Safari Air’s operations base is in Maun, at the heart of Botswana’s safari industry.

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Wilderness Air is proud to be the air partner of Wilderness Safaris, a responsible ecotourism and conservation company with private access to the finest wilderness and wildlife areas of southern Africa. Wilderness Air began operating in 1991, with one aircraft based in Botswana servicing two camps in the Okavango Delta. Today, Wilderness Air is also based in Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, operating over 35 aircraft and employing over 50 pilots. Throughout its time, it has maintained its excellent reputation for safety and guest service. We operate a varied fleet of light aircraft, chosen for their ability to transport visitors comfortably to remote wilderness destinations with dirt airstrips.

AVANI Gaborone Resort & Casino

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Find yourself in the heart of Botswana's capital with access to all the city action.

Staying at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino, there's plenty to do, whether you're for business or adventure.

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