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Russia and Botswana goes visa-free

An intergovernmental visa waiver agreement between Russia and Botswana, signed in June 2019, will go in effect on October 8, Russian Foreign Ministry announced last week. “Under the agreement,...

Wilderness Safaris Botswana launches Biomonitoring Programme

Wilderness Safaris Botswana recently launched a biodiversity monitoring programme in its Linyanti and Vumbura concessions, with the aim of helping to improve scientific knowledge...

Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Gaborone

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October 2019. The capital and largest city of Botswana...

Botswana bans the use of foreign currency

Botswana citizens and travellers intending to visit  Botswana have been informed that from 1 August 2019 BURS (Botswana Unified Revenue Service) will no longer...

Wilderness Wildlife Trust helps fund vital Botswana Rhino Conservation Operation

In a collaboration led by Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), the Wilderness Wildlife Trust, with generous support from its donors, and...

Botswana lifts ban on Elephant hunting

Gaborone (Botswana) (AFP) | Botswana on Wednesday lifted its ban on elephant hunting, saying the population had increased and farmers’ livelihoods were being impacted, in...

IHG expands presence in Sub-Saharan Africa

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has signed a Master Development Agreement with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa to roll out multiple franchise hotels over the...

Botswana says lift on hunting ban not yet final

The Botswana government has confirmed that it has not taken any formal decision on lifting a four-year ban against trophy hunting of elephants on public land. Last...

Wilderness Safaris rebuilds King’s Pool Camp in the Linyanti

The rebuild of Wilderness Safaris’ King’s Pool Camp is well underway, with its nine luxurious tented suites set to open in the heart of...

Botswana Tourism officially joins WTTC as Destination Partner

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) yesterday welcomed the Botswana Tourism Organization (BTO), as its newest Member and the first Destination Partner from...