Explore the Okavango Delta by Mokoro
Exploring the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, or wooden dugout canoe, is the most spectacular way to experience this vast wetland in Botswana. If you've ever thought about going…
When is a good time to travel to South Africa
South Africa is a year-round destination. The best time to visit South Africa will depend on where you want to go and what you want to do. Temperatures vary depending…
When is a good time to travel to Zimbabwe
The dry season, which lasts from July through October, is the best time to visit Zimbabwe. Because of the little rainfall during this time of year, vegetation is sparse and…
Kazungula Bridge – Botswana and Zambia
Exciting news! The Kazungula Bridge is due for completion in December 2020. Gone will be the days of depending on a pontoon ferry to cross the Zambezi River that runs…
Flood Predictions for the Okavango Delta
In 2019 the rainfall in the Angola highlands was way below average and the Okavango floods were almost non-existent. So, what are the predictions for 2020? So far, there have…
Travelling to Botswana with children
You may have heard that South Africa dropped its requirement for children under 18 to have unabridged birth certificates to enter the country in late 2019. Please note that this…
Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo
In December Tracy attended BTTE – the Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo, held in Kasane. Travel agents from around the globe were invited to join, so we could broaden our…
Water levels in the Okavango Delta (2019)
The source of the Okavango Delta flood lies in the highlands of Angola, to the north of Botswana. From here the Cubango River flows south through Namibia and into Botswana,…
Okavango Delta water levels: An Explanation
As a result of global warming, weather patterns around the world are changing and Botswana is no exception.Comprising of permanent swamps, seasonal swamps, occasional flooded areas and dry land the…