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Most Beautiful Places in Botswana

Narrowing down the most beautiful places in Botswana is no easy feat, but we love a challenge. From boundless deserts and rugged marshlands to dazzling salt pans and wild wetlands,

Four Best Safaris in Botswana

When safari specialists sing their praises for a destination, we can’t help but listen. And our Africa aficionados have a compliment or two for Botswana.

A Dream Day in the Okavango Delta

Our safari specialists know a thing or two about world-class wildlife adventures – and one place they won’t stop raving about is Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

Five Unmissable Landscapes in Botswana

A supreme safari destination where vast desert meets lush delta, Botswana is full to the brim with bucket-list landscapes and stop-and-stare scenery. From

Research Report: James’s Trip to Botswana

Our Africa specialist James recently ventured into the Botswanan bush for some safari excitement. From sailing down deltas to spotting big cats at night,

Sustainable Tourism in Botswana

Botswana takes sustainability seriously. It has to. Home to the world’s largest elephant population (as well as some other 169 species), four national parks

Must-sees in Botswana Before it is Too Late

Botswana might seem a paradise for the environment and animals alike, but some people are still suffering from the greed of others. Our consultants suggest

Batty About Botswana

Here at Original Travel, we're delighted to announce the arrival of Louise FitzGerald onto our amazing Africa team. Louise is a real specialist when it

Botswana's Zu'Hoasi Tribe: an In-Depth Look

Dry but rich in water. Desolate but full of life. Extreme in every sense, from endless skies to enormous trees. Welcome to the otherworldly magic of the

Mashatu: The Land of the Giants

Secreted away in a hidden corner of south-eastern Botswana lies the Tuli Block, a little known game reserve lying on the South African and Zimbabwean borders.

Mobile Camping (not Glamping) in Botswana

Cast aside any visions of fancy lodges and manicured camps, sometimes the best experiences come in more basic packages, which is exactly what I got when mobile camping in Botswana; just me,

Botswana Safari: What to expect

Ever wondered what it's like going on a luxury Botswana safari? One of our devoted customers, Ian Scott-Gall, has been kind enough to share his beautiful photos from his tailor made safari holdiay,

Luxury Camps in the Kalahari Desert & Makgadikgadi Pans

Jack's Camp An oasis of comfort in the middle of Botswana's Kalahari desert, Jack's Camp is pitched on a low grassland knoll in an oasis of desert palms and Kalahari acacia,

Luxury Camps in the Okavango Delta

Linyanti Bush Camp Available solely for exclusive use, Linyanti Bush Camp is a small and intimate tented camp besides the Linyanti marshes in a private

Botswana by Horseback: The Best Way to Explore the Bush

Channelling your inner cowboy and heading on a horse safari in Botswana is one of the ultimate safari experiences. With a variety of stunning landscapes available for exploration,

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