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Overlanding through Africa

Meet Patrick and Chloe – two new bloggers to join the Africa Geographic online community! This soon-to-be-wed couple departed in June 2013 to follow their dream of overlanding through Africa. They...

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Thanks Botswana, you’ve been awesome

A few weeks ago we were in Namibia, and tomorrow we drive onto Zim. Time seems to have flown in Botswana. But we’ll remember these last 19 days for a very long time. We’re writing this post from a...

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Brown hyena awesomeness at Limpopo-Lipadi

Anton Kruger visits Limpopo-Lipadi Private Game and Wilderness Reserve in the Tuli-block in South Eastern Botswana and experiences some great wildlife encounters. Read more › The post Brown hyena...

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My road trip through Africa

This blogger embarks on a month long adventure in Northern Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia and tells us about his adventures. Read more › The post My road trip through Africa appeared first on Africa...

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Meet the birds of the Kalahari Basin

Situated in central Botswana, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve is home to impression landscapes and a great variety of wildlife. In this blog, meet and learn more about some of the beautiful bird...

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Botswana minister in lion trade scandal

Botswana's Minister of Agriculture, Christian de Graaff, is under fire after he exported a large shipment of lions to a canned hunting outfit in South Africa last month. Read more › The post Botswana...

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Only 6 signatures – how successful was the Botswana Elephant Conference?

In the wake of the Elephant Summit held in Botswana in early December where urgent measures to halt the rampant illegal ivory trade were adopted one is left asking if it is enough? Read more › The...

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Botswana hunting ban takes effect

The Botswana Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism's ban on wildlife hunting commenced at the beginning of the year, says ministry spokesperson, Ms Caroline Bogale-Jaiyoba. Read more › The...

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Botswana’s rhino sanctuary leading the fight against poachers

We go inside the Botswanan rhino sanctuary where not a single animal has been poached in 24 years. Read more › The post Botswana’s rhino sanctuary leading the fight against poachers appeared first on...

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100 rhino to be moved to Botswana for safekeeping

South African safari operators and conservation groups have said they plan to move up to 100 rhino to Botswana for safekeeping, as poaching levels spike to new highs. Read more › The post 100 rhino to...

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Brave lioness takes on croc to protect cubs

Amazing images of a mother lion taking on a deadly crocodile to give her cubs a safe swim across a river in Botswana's Okavango Delta. Read more › The post Brave lioness takes on croc to protect cubs...

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Co-existence between cheetah and farmers

Cheetah Conservation Botswana, situated among farmlands in the Ghanzi area, has been studying and working to assure a secure future for the nation's cheetah. The coexistence between livestock farmers...

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Baines’ baobabs: Botswana’s ancient oasis

Baines' baobabs; a cluster of millennia-old baobab trees in the Nxai Pan National Park in Botswana are a sight sought by many travellers venturing into the untamed terrain of Botswana. Read more › The...

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Rhino games

Holiday-maker and photographer, Rory Bruins, talks about an uplifting and wonderful encounter with some of Botswana's beautiful rhinos. Read more › The post Rhino games appeared first on Africa...

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How dung beetles give birth to baobab trees

Scott Ramsay realises that despite our remarkable achievements, humans are not the only impressive life forces. That title also belongs to any number of other living things such as the impressive...

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Botswana says NO to canned hunting!

In a statement recently published on the official website of the Republic of Botswana Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism the country declares its position on the practice of canned hunting...

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Fences and wildlife

The plains adjacent to the Boteti River, which flows into the Makgadikgadi salt pans, in Botswana, are home to some of the most amazing wildlife in Africa and conservation tourism is helping to...

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Securing a future for rhinos

Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a land dedicated to the preservation of rhinos. The long-term goal of the sanctuary is to let the rhinos safely breed within its borders and re-introduce them into their...

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Discover Botswana’s hidden secrets

Finding a part of the great Botswana that is remote, unfrequented by camera-happy humans, and somewhat hidden from sight could be one of the most rewarding safari experiences of one’s life. Read more...

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Okavango Delta listed as 1000th World Heritage Site

Botswana’s Okavango Delta became the 1000th site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Read more › The post Okavango Delta listed as 1000th World Heritage Site appeared first on Africa...

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