DP Kalahar Welcome to the summer edition of the Waterhole. For the UK this has been the most amazing summer weather continuously for many years.

In fact one of my acquaintances from Botswana asked me recently about the travel profile of British holiday makers and said that surely, since the weather in the UK was so good, this year no one would be taking foreign holidays!

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Wildtrack Safaris Eco Lodge – A cultural safari awaits…

A private and exclusive lodge offering more than a bush safari. Situated in the centre of the new Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation area.

Kwando Safaris – Opening of Splash Camp

Announcing that Splash, the newest camp in its Botswana-based portfolio, has received its first guests.

Tuli Safari Lodge – Yoga Safari

Guests enjoyed practising yoga in the peaceful tranquillity and ancient majesty of Tuli, combined with safari activities.

Letaka Safaris – Lodge to lodge itinerary for 2019

Letaka Safaris is excited to announce our new guided lodge to lodge itinerary for 2019 – Three Rivers.

Bush Ways – Lodge to lodge comfort & bush experience

Bush Ways Safaris is happy to announce a new itinerary for the much loved lodge to lodge mobile safari experience – the Zebra Accommodated Safari!

The new cruise from Ihaha jetty, Chobe National Park

Africa Albida Tourism – Two new river-based safaris

Guests at Ngoma Safari Lodge, ranked number one in the world's 20 most incredible luxury hotels for honeymooners by the UK’s The Telegraph newspaper in May.

Wilderness Safaris – Vumbura’s Hot Air Ballooning

Guests will be able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime adventure which offers an unmatched bird’s-eye view of the pristine Vumbura Concession.

Mashatu Game Reserve – Next generation

Has added a new member to the team. Kelly Evans has joined Mashatu in a sales and marketing capacity, she officially joined in April 2018.

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Letsatsi Safaris & Lodge – Mobile Tour Operator

We are a Mobile Tour Operator based in Maun the getaway to the Okavango Delta, the largest Delta in the world and the world heritage pristine site.

Muchenje Safari Lodge – Exploring the Western Waterfront

We are proud to launch (literally) the new water experience at the Ihaha Jetty on the western waterfront within the Chobe National Park.

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Wilderness Safaris – Launches war on plastics campaign

World Earth Day was commemorated on the 22nd of April, with people across the globe coming together to push one theme: End Plastic Pollution.

Feline Fields – Community Enhancing Tourism

The Botswana-based Lodge places sustainability and eco-tourism at the heart of its operations with the non-profit Feline Fields Trust.

aha Hotels & Lodges – New General Manager appointment

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Mukuwa as General Manager at Chobe Marina Lodge.

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Safari Destinations – High season advice

High season in Botswana is upon us and in preparation we would like to share some important details for travellers to remember when planning their safari holiday.

Sense of Africa – How to sell family travel to Botswana

Over the years Botswana has seen an increase in family and intergenerational travel, and as a result, the industry has adapted to cater for this development.

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SGS – Game Drive Fleet Refurbishment

We recently refurbished all our game drive vehicles (done by our friends at Kavango Engineering in Maun).

Chobe Game Lodge – ‘expands’ our offering

We have built a brand-new spa. The new spa has doubled in size and is located on the first floor of the lodge.

Wilderness Safaris – New Spa Experience

The new spa room is a relaxing retreat for guests wishing to enjoy a range of signature treatments.

Mashatu Game Reserve – Elephant hide bigger & better

After much digging, dusting and painting, the newly refurbished photographic hide is officially welcoming guests.

Belmond – Golden age of exploration

Celebrating the golden age of exploration, the designs are inspired by the great explorers of history, from scientists, botanists and adventurers who pioneered a new era in travel.

Sanctuary Retreats – Stanley’s Camp has been reborn

Stanley’s Camp has been reborn. Situated on an animal-rich 260,000-acre private concession in the renowned Okavango Delta.

Footsteps in Africa – New for Oddballs’ Camp

New tents: Oddballs' has undergone a significant change. The tents have all been replaced and are now 3m x 3m with new pine flooring and new seating.

Limpopo Horse Safaris – Unpredictable & fascinating Jackals

It is always unpredictable and fascinating and when you add the adventure of viewing game from horseback.

Wilderness Safaris – The tough little Lion Cub

Vumbura Plains guide Speedy Senase, recounts his relief at spotting a tiny lion cub that had been missing for several days…

Kwando Safaris – October Special 2018

October, typically a hot and dry month in Botswana, provides for excellent game viewing opportunities, as all wildlife from the littlest to the largest.

Under one Botswana Sky – Green Desert Safari

The circuit of participating safari camps and lodges explores "desert" areas such as the Okavango Delta, Linyanti, Chobe, Nxai Pan and the Central Kalahari.

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