Located in the outskirts of Maun, The Space is anything but ordinary. It’s an art gallery housed in a recycled shipping container that doubles as a vibrant hub for local creativity. Step inside and you’ll find an unexpected world of contemporary Botswana art, where artists work, create and share their stories in real time. It’s […]
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 […]
A repurposed shipping container sets the stage for this one-hour visit at The Space Botswana in Maun, founded by Atang L.S Arnold. You walk through a small gallery where paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works rotate regularly. The tour focuses on guided discussions, where you learn how artists shape ideas, choose materials, and link their work […]
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 […]
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 […]
You set out in an open 4×4 for a three-hour game drive in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, which covers almost 4,000 square kilometres along the Boteti River. This part of the park does not include the large salt pans themselves; those lie in the wider Makgadikgadi area, which stretches to more than 16,000 square kilometres. […]
Seven giant baobabs stand like guardians at the edge of Kudiakam Pan, famously painted by Thomas Baines in 1862 and still looking almost the same today. You spend 2 hours exploring this spot in the southern part of Nxai Pan National Park, where the trees are nicknamed the Sleeping Sisters. In the dry season, the […]
