A BOTSWANA SAFARI, BELMOND STYLE!
Belmond Khwai River Lodge in Botswana will always have a special place in my heart. I can hear you asking me why… Let me explain: Although I am a seasoned “Africa” traveller, I have never had the chance to meet the beautiful African wild dogs “in person” -until last May! To see this awesom
BOTSWANA’S NEW DUBA EXPEDITION CAMP OPEN
The brand new Duba Expedition Camp has opened, sitting in the heart of classic Okavango Delta habitat. A matrix of palm-dotted islands, flood plains and woodland, the 77,000-acre private concession typifies the region’s unique landscape. Located here, exclusively, is the six tent Duba Expeditio
RHINO RELOCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Rhinos Without Borders is celebrating a year during which the project has seen the safe translocation of two batches of rhino from high risk poaching areas in South Africa to undisclosed locations in Botswana, a country that boasts a far lower poaching rate. The landmarks attained in 2015 mean that
MY STAY AT JAO CAMP
During my Botswana trip last December, I had a great “water-safari” experience in the Okavango Delta. I say “water-safari”; because when you sail in a mokoro -the traditional dug-out canoe- you see lots of animals -hippos, crocs, ellies and hundreds of colorful birds- and you have a differen
MY STAY AT KING’S POOL CAMP
Bordering Chobe National Park, Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is one of the best spots in Africa where you can see big elephant herds taking bath in the river. I stayed two nights at wonderful Kings Pool Camp and I can say I had the time of my Botswana safari here! The camp’s nine luxurious tent
MY STAY AT KALAHARI PLAINS CAMP
Last December, I spent 2 days at Kalahari Plains Camp in Botswana. Set in Central Kalahari Game Reserve, this classic camp comprises 10 en-suite canvas units with a sleep-out above each from which to enjoy moonlit or star-studded nights. The main area consists of a lounge and dining area with a swi
SWIMMING LIONS OF THE OKAVANGO DELTA
Lions don’t like water. But sometimes the lions of the Okavango Delta have to swim to cross the water. The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a very large inland delta formed where the Okavango River reaches a tectonic trough in the central part of the Kalahari Desert. It’s a very unique e
THE MOST EXPENSIVE SAFARI CAMP
Great Plains Conservation’s Zarafa Camp debuted its solar-powered Dhow Suites in the heart of northern Botswana’s Selinda Reserve. Comprised of two one-bedroom suites, the tented accommodation (from $7440 per night) is Africa’s largest, with expansive living quarters, a swimming pool and a ded
