Botswana News
South Africa leads red list additions as new Covid-19 variant identified
The government has reintroduced red list restrictions on arrivals from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia with immediate effect.
Canary Islands removed from travel safe list
Also today, Saudi Arabia and Botswana have been added to the travel corridor list following in-depth analysis of the coronavirus epidemic in these countries.
Feline Fields joins Mantis collection in Botswana
Mantis has welcomed Feline Fields, a Botswana safari experience, to its collection. The location is home to a luxurious lodge with three pool suites, three bush suites, and a two-bedroom family villa.
Qatar Airways arrives in Gaborone, Botswana, for first time
The flight was greeted upon landing by vice president of Botswana, Slumber Tsogwane, and the minister of transport and communications, Thulagano Segokgo.
King’s Pool Camp re-joins Linyanti Wildlife Concession in Botswana
Wilderness Safaris’ King’s Pool Camp has reopened in the heart of Botswana’s Linyanti Wildlife Concession, showcasing the company’s commitment to driving sustainable ecotourism in this remarkable wildlife destination.
Qatar Airways to take off for Gaborone, Botswana, in October
Qatar Airways will launch a new service to Gaborone, Botswana, on October 27th. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first destination in the African country.
Wilderness Safaris opens Jao Camp in Botswana
After undergoing a complete reinvention, Wilderness Safaris’ Jao Camp has reopened in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. In addition to featuring five spacious tented suites, Jao is delighted to reveal its two new exclusive villas, each with its own private vehicle, guide, chef and butler.
Wilderness Safaris prepares to relaunch rebuilt King’s Pool Camp, Botswana
The rebuild of Wilderness Safaris’ King’s Pool Camp is well underway, with its nine luxurious tented suites set to open in the heart of the Linyanti Wildlife Concession in mid-June.
Wilderness Safaris to rebuild Jao Camp, Botswana
Wilderness Safaris will rebuild Jao Camp, with the reimagined property due to open on June 1st. The work will also see the introduction of the camp’s luxurious and brand new Jao Villas.
Botswana Tourism Organisation becomes WTTC destination partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council has welcomed Botswana Tourism Organisation as its newest member as it becomes the first destination partner from Africa.
Contiki expands into Africa for first time
Despite covering Morocco and Egypt in northern Africa, the call of wild adventures in eastern and sub-Saharan Africa has been strong, and today the global youth travel brand has announced a suite of new trips to the region.
Mapula Lodge ready to reopen following extensive renovations
Following a transformational re-design by the team behind famed ‘Jack’s Camp’ and under new ownership by Natural Selection, Mapula Lodge is ready to open for the season.