Botswana Travel Stories

Oct 31, 2023 • 8 min read

Botswana can be challenging for those with young children but the rewards are great. Here's how to visit with kids.

Oct 30, 2023 • 6 min read

Botswana's best adventures are wild and far from civilization – but public transport will only get you so far. Here’s how to get around.

Oct 29, 2023 • 12 min read

Prepare for a road trip of a lifetime with these wild rides in Botswana.

Oct 27, 2023 • 8 min read

Botswana is one of the most expensive destinations to visit in Africa. Here is how to visit without breaking the bank.

Oct 25, 2023 • 8 min read

Before you plan your visit to Botswana, consult this season-by-season, month-by-month guide to the best times to visit.

Oct 25, 2023 • 3 min read

Botswana is renowned as an incredible safari destination. Don't let your adventure stall at the border – find out if you need a visa and how to get one.

Oct 22, 2023 • 9 min read

Botswana is a joy to explore - but even more rewarding with these tips.

Oct 16, 2023 • 8 min read

Yep. You're going to get close to nature in Botswana. Here's where.

Oct 22, 2022 • 8 min read

Botswana’s heavy metal scene is one of Africa’s most exciting subcultures: your guide to Vulture Thrust Metal Fest 2022.

Sep 8, 2022 • 7 min read

Botswana's national parks deliver big adventure, from spotting the world’s densest elephant population to watching the longest mammal migration in Africa.

Sep 17, 2020 • 5 min read

A surprising victim of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the African rhino. Here's how.

Feb 20, 2020 • 7 min read

A slow, sustainable walking safari in Botswana is the perfect way to meet the wildlife of the Kalahari up close and personal.

Oct 31, 2019 • 6 min read

When it comes to planning a safari in Africa, there is one big question you need to answer before starting. Are you ready for a self-drive safari?

Oct 22, 2019 • 5 min read

If you’ve never before been on safari in Africa, you may wonder how your days will be spent. Here we run down what you can expect, from dawn to nightfall.

Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read

Wanting to share his love of Africa with his young daughters, Anthony Ham travelled to the continent with them in tow. Was it what he (and they) hoped for?

Aug 22, 2018 • 7 min read

Sleeping in the wild on a mobile safari, with nothing but a piece of canvas between you and Africa's wildlife, may not be for everyone, but it makes for a…

May 1, 2018 • 7 min read

Botswana’s mighty Okavango Delta, which expands annually up to a size of almost 20,000 sq km, is one of Africa’s greatest and most pristine wildernesses…