Tag: Botswana
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...






















