Welcome to The Space, Maun’s creative heartbeat. Picture an art gallery inside a shipping container: compact, colourful, and brimming with imagination. That’s exactly what The Space is all about. Founded in 2019 by a collective of artists from the Okavango Delta, it was born from a simple idea; to create a sustainable income by doing […]
Elephant Havens near the Okavango Delta is Botswana’s only elephant orphanage, dedicated to rescuing orphaned and abandoned calves and easing human-elephant conflict. Caring for young elephants is no small feat. They are incredibly vulnerable and require bottle-feeding every three hours, along with constant emotional support; caretakers stay by their side day and night. The ultimate […]
Add a local twist to your safari with an immersive three-hour cultural visit through Maun. This tour doesn’t just reveal the town’s authentic character but also supports the community behind it. Think donkey carts trundling past, roadside vendors calling out their wares, splashes of street art, and plenty of everyday moments that bring Botswana to […]
There is nothing quite like the hush of a mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) safari, and while longer excursions exist, this one-hour introduction is a wonderful way to explore the waterways of the Thamalakane River. Setting off from Thamalakane River Lodge, you’ll glide silently along the reed-lined banks, guided by an expert poler who knows […]
A sunset boat cruise on the Thamalakane River is a fabulous way to ease into your Botswana adventure; no rush, just a front-row seat to the African golden hour. Departing at 5:30 PM from Thamalakane River Lodge, this leisurely one-hour motorised cruise sets the tone beautifully. Think glowing skies, mirror-like waters and the occasional hippo […]
A sleep-out on the Makgadikgadi Pans is stargazing on a whole different level. After a proper 3-hour off-road adventure, you arrive at your “star bed” in the middle of nowhere; elevated above the pans, with nothing between you and the universe but a mosquito net. As night falls, silence takes over and the sky explodes […]
A visit to the CARACAL World of Wildlife Biodiversity Center offers a closer look at the people working behind the scenes to protect Botswana’s wildlife. This inspiring NGO focuses on both conservation and supporting local communities. At the centre, injured and orphaned animals are rescued and rehabilitated, with some remaining as ambassadors to help tell […]
Nata is a strategic stopover in northeastern Botswana, widely known for its proximity to the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans, but its headline act is the community-run Nata Bird Sanctuary: a 230-square-kilometre haven for birdlife set along the northeastern edge of Sua (or Sowa) Pan. It’s one of the few places in Africa where flamingos breed […]
At the Elephant Sands Lodge in Nata, everything revolves around one unforgettable focal point: a natural waterhole that draws in wildlife throughout the day… and well into the night. It’s not unusual to see dozens of elephants gathering here, sometimes more than 30 at once, wandering in to drink or have a bath just metres […]
Two hours in a village shows you how life runs along the Boteti River…not from a distance, but right in the middle of it! A guide takes you through a community just outside Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, where you meet people who still follow Botswana traditions in their daily work. You walk between homes and […]
