BTTE Travel Manual 2017

Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo
(BTTE) 4 th - 6 th December 2017
Travel & Tourism Expo

Introduction
Dumela! Welcome to BOTSWANA. We are a well renowned destination known not only for
the vast species of flora and fauna; but for our respect for the environment, our stern stance
on conservation issues and for being a pioneer in sustainable tourism.
Tourism is the second most important source of revenue and currently contributes approx.
7% to GDP. At present over 70,000 people are directly and indirectly employed in the tourism
sector. This number is expected to rise to 100 000 by 2027.
In accordance with its master plan for the development of tourism, Botswana aims to achieve
maximum economic benefits while at the same time ensuring that this does not take place at
the expense of the population, the local culture, or the environment.
More than 1/3 of Botswana land is devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife
management areas. Most of the land reserved for wildlife remains unfenced; allowing animals
to roam wild and free in their natural habitats.
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Okavango Delta
Inscribed by UNESCO as the 1000th World Heritage Site.
Maun is the point of entry into the Delta, and often into Botswana, with direct flights from
both Johannesburg and Gaborone. The Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta, descends
from the highlands of Angola to the Kalahari. This unique link between large bodies of water
and the sand-covered or savannah landscape of the Kalahari has produced a wide range of
flora and fauna which makes the Delta one of the largest nature paradises in the world.
About one third of the area of the Delta forms part of Moremi Game Reserve, the oldest
game reserve in Botswana, the best game viewing area and the first of its kind to be established
by a community in Africa in March 1963.
Almost the entire spectrum of animals indigenous to Southern Africa can be found here and
may be observed in their natural habitat within a short period of time. Even the rhinos have
returned. Like Botswana’s other tourist destinations, the Delta can be visited by tourists all the
year round. One of the must do activities is to experience a mokoro, it was a traditional
method of transport used to traverse the Delta. A sightseeing flight over the delta is
“obligatory” and indeed unavoidable, as this is the only way of reaching most of the lodges and
“luxury-tended” camps. This bird’s-eye view enables the unique beauty of the Delta to be
enjoyed to the full.
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Chobe National Park
Linyanti & Savuti
Chobe National Park The Chobe National Park, second largest national park in Botswana,
covers 10,590 sq km and has the greatest concentrations of elephants found on the African
continent. The park is divided into four distinctly different eco systems: Serondela and Chobe
River with its lush plains and dense forests in the area in the extreme north-east; the Savuti
Marsh in the west about fifty kilometers north of Mababe gate; the Linyanti Swamps in the
north-west and the hot dry hinterland in between. A major feature of Chobe National Park is
its elephant population – the largest surviving continuous elephant population on earth. The
Chobe elephant are migratory, making seasonal movements of up to 200 kilometers from the
Chobe and Linyanti rivers, where they concentrate in the dry season, to the pans in the
southeast of the park, to which they disperse in the rains.
Savuti Often described as one of, if not the best, wildlife-viewing area in Africa today. Savuti
boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife left on the African continent. Animals are
present during all seasons, and at certain times of the year their numbers can be staggering.
Savuti is famous for its predators, particularly its resident lions that sometimes form large regal
pride big enough to take down adult elephants and spotted hyenas populations that engage
constantly in a battle with the lions. The revival of Savuti Channel which dried up three
decades ago has brought back the life that was.
Linyanti In the furthest corner of Chobe National Park lays the paradise of Linyanti. Secluded
and uncrowned, this short strip of swampy river frontage is reminiscent of the Okavango‘s
permanent waterways with papyrus-lined lagoons, reed-beds and a towering canopy of trees.
The wildlife is plentiful, especially in the dry winter months when great concentrations of
elephant, buffalo and zebra congregate along the river, with giraffe, impala and roan antelope
being seen in the forests.
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Chobe National Park

Central Kgalagadi & Kgalagadi
Transfrontier Park
Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) – larger than Denmark, nothing prepares you for the
immensity of this reserve, nor its wild, mysterious beauty. There is the immediate impression
of unending space, and having the entire reserve to you. It is the second largest Game Reserve
in the world, covering an area of 55,000 sq km. It was once the scene of wildebeest migrations
almost in equal to the great migration of East Africa and today CKGR is a place of unique fauna
and flora that has adapted to a semi-arid existence and a safari here is one of the wildest and
remotest experiences in Africa. This reserve is characterized by mostly flat, open plains, salt
pans and ancient river beds with grasses covering the sand dunes. Many species of trees and
shrubs grow in the north, and the central side of the reserve is a flat bushveld area. Mopane
forests dominate in the southern and eastern part of the reserve. Peculiar to this area are the
fossil river valleys that contain numerous salt pans. Four of these salt pans include the Deception
Valley, Piper pan and passage valley. The name ‚Deception‘ is derived from the dry surface
of a pan, from which a mirage sometimes makes it appear convincingly full of water, until one
gets right to the edge only to realize that it was the sun rays that were attracting.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP) – The Republics of Botswana and South Africa have joined
forces in the promotion of Natural resources conservation by forming the world’s first ever
Transforntier Park “Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park” in Southern Africa.The formation of this park
was merging the formerly known as Gemsbok National Park, which is 28,400 sq km² and lies
in the extreme southwest of Botswana, and the formerly known as Kalahari Gemsbok National
Park which is 9,591 sq km² in the South African side.The combined land area of the KTP is
about 38,000 sq km². Almost 75% of this Park is in Botswana side. There are three entrance
gates into the Park – Twee Rivieren (Two Rivers) in the south, Kaa in the north and Mabuasehube
in the east. A border post is located at Twee Rivieren for visitors wishing to enter
through Botswana and exit through South Africa or vice versa. KTP is the largest conservation
area in Southern Africa and represents an increasingly rare phenomenon: a large ecosystem
relatively free from human interference. A landscape of red sand dunes, sparse vegetation,
semi-desert savannah, denuded grasslands whose crests are covered with grey Camelthorn
bushes and Kalahari couch grass to the dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob Rivers. The park
has abundant variety of wildlife and the famous antelope herds which are
non-waterdependent or desert adapted aminals. The KTP also boasts Africa’s big wild cats, the
black maned Kgalagadi lions (only found in Kgalagadi), cheetah, and leopard. Brown and
spotted hyenas are also found here. Visitors to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park offer a majestic
and infinite desert landscape with herds of wildebeest, gemsbok, springbok and eland. Ground
Squirrel and Meerkats are two more of the park’s more prominent species. Both these ground
dwelling species live in large family groups for added protection and can easily be seen
throughout the park.
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Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans
Nxai Pan National Park, of the great Makgadikgadi complex, Nxai Pan National Park covers an
area of 2,100 sq km, and comprises several larger pans – Nxai Pan, Kgama-Kgama Pan and
Kudiakam Pan, which were once ancient salt lakes. These larger pans are now grassed, and are
scattered with islands of acacia trees, and smaller pans that fill with water during the rainy
season – thus providing rich resources for wildlife.
Makgadikgadi, the name of which implies a vast open land, is not without its folklore. Makgadikgadi is not
always dry. The pans fill with water during the rains from mid-November and mostly retain
their water into April or May. The „thirst lands“ are then transformed into great sheets of
water, which attract a spectacular array of water birds and trigger dramatic migrations of
wildebeest and zebra. Both dry season and wet season visits to this area are recommended in
order to witness the dramatic appearance of the pans at their driest and to experience the
transformation to a water wonderland, and see the wildebeest and zebra migrations, in the
wet season. A visit to Makgadikgadi will give a distinctly different experience – a vast wilderness
of space and timelessness.
Kubu Island. Within the Makgadikgadi and raising no more than 20m above the Sowa Pan, this
national monument with its fossil beaches, stunted baobab trees and mysteriousstone walls,
leaves an indelible impression upon all who visit its water-worn shores. This scrap of rock and
its ghostly baobab trees is surrounded by the sea of salt. For both Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans
National Park, four-wheel-drive is recommended, as even in the dry season the pan surface
can be treacherous with the unseen water table under the hard-baked surface. Once on the
pans the exhilaration of driving across their flat surface in unforgettable.
Other activities in this area include a meerkat visit, quad bike rides as well as visits of the
famous Baine’s Baobabs trees or the huge Chapman’s Baobab.
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Tuli Block
The Tuli Block is a narrow strip of farmland in the east of Botswana along the Limpopo River,
which here forms the border with South Africa. This fertile and scenically attractive territory
contains the largest private game reserve in southern Africa, the Mashatu Game Reserve (450
sq km), the smaller Tuli private game reserve (75 sq km), as well as several game farms.
To take part in game drives it is essential to reside in one of the lodges, camps or other
accommodations belonging to the landowner. Otherwise it is only possible to cross the private
reserve while in transit.
Spectacular landscapes, rich and varied wildlife, and a host of historical, cultural and natural
history attractions define this unique and very striking eastern part of Botswana. Straddling the
Shashe, Motloutse and Limpopo Rivers, which serve as natural boundaries with Zimbabwe and
South Africa, the Northern Tuli Game Reserve (NTGR) comprises 71,000 hectares of remarkably
diverse habitat, including mophane bushland, riverine woodland, and marshland, punctuated
by towering sandstone cliffs, basalt formations and unusually shaped kopjes – making for
truly breathtaking scenery. One of the largest privately owned game reserves in southern
Africa and incorporating three major private concessions (Tuli Safari Lodge, Nitani Private
Game Reserve, and Mashatu Game Reserve), the NTGR is home to 48 species of mammals
and over 350 species of birds, with an estimated 20,000 animals residing in the reserve. Most
naturally occurring wildlife species are present, including elephant, kudu, zebra, impala, duiker,
wildebeest, waterbuck, steenbok, and warthog. Large herds of eland – often not seen
elsewhere in Botswana – are present, and these are indeed an awesome sight. All major
predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena, are present, and the birdlife is prolific.
The NTGR is adjacent to a larger area of eastern Botswana called the Tuli Block. This is a ten
kilometre wide strip of land running approximately 180 kilometres south to Martin’s Drift that
holds a string of commercial agricultural and game farms, several of which also offer tourist
facilities. Travellers keen for a more active safari experience will delight in all there is on offer.
You can hike the reserve, bike the reserve, horse-ride the reserve, and even hot air balloon
the reserve!”
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Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo 2017
Program

4th December 2016 – Arrival Day
14:00 – 17:00 Registration – Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
19:00 – 22:00 Welcome Cocktail & Entertainment
5th December 2017
Destination Presentation Workshop
08:30 -12:30 Workshop in simultaneous rotation
Room 1 Okavango Delta – Mike Hudson Murray
Room 2 Chobe National Park, Linyanti/Savuti – Grant Nell
Room 3 Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi/Nxai Pans, Tuli Block $ Kgalagadi
Transfrontier Park – Mike Main
12:30 – 13:00 Lunch Break
Local Operators Workshop
08:30 – 10:00 Financing for Tourism Development
• Paz Velasco Velazquez – Delegation of the EU to Botswana and SADC
• Petrus Sebina – First National Bank Botswana
• Stephanie Stoneham – Stanbic Bank Botswana
• Andre Potgieter – Barclays Bank Botswana
• Workshop – Jillian Blackbeard
10:00 – 10:30 TEA BREAK
10:30 – 10:50 “Inclusive Travel” - Pablo Ramón
10:50 – 11:00 Questions and Answers
11:00 – 12:00 Upcoming BTO Activities and Rebranding Strategy – Jillian Blackbeard
Business to Business
14:00 – 15:30 B2B 1st Session Mowana Safari Lodge
15:30 – 15:40 TEA BREAK
15:45 – 17:00 B2B 2nd Session
6th December 2017
08:30 – 09:30 B2B 3rd Session Mowana Safari Lodge
09:30 – 09:40 TEA BREAK
09:45 – 11:30 B2B 4th Session
11:30 – 12:30 Light Lunch at Mowana Safari Lodge
12:30 – 15:00 B2B 5th Session Mowana Safari Lodge
15:30 – 18:00 Activities (game drives, boat cruises, sundowners etc.)
19:00 – 11:00 Farewell Dinner and address by Hon Tshekedi Khama (Minister of Environment
NaturalResource Conservation and Tourism
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SPEAKERS
PROFILES

GRANT NEL
MIKE MAIN
Biography
With a heritage dating back to the arrival of the French
Huguenots at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th
century, Africa is truly in Grant’s blood. Having spent
his youth in the wild places of Zimbabwe and Namibia,
it is unsurprising that he pursued a career in wildlife.
After completing a post graduate degree in Zoology,
Grant underwent ranger training at the world renown
Mala Mala Game Reserve. After a successful career in
eco-tourism spanning twenty five years, and taking him
from ranger to Safari Company CEO, Grant has
returned to his first love as a professional wildlife guide.
For the past two decades Grant has been living in
Botswana on the banks of the Chobe and Zambezi
rivers where wildlife abounds and Africa’s last mega
herd of elephant roams. As an experienced field
naturalist with a scientific grounding, Grant has a broad
and holistic understanding of ecosystems and their
inhabitants. Strong interpretive and communicative
skills enables him to share this knowledge in a manner
that is both educational and enjoyable. A dedicated
conservationist, Grant sits on the board of two
Botswana conservation not-for-profit organizations and
liaises with local and national government agencies on
environmental matters.
Mr Mike Main holds an MBA qulaifcation from the
Univesty of Cape Town and a Bachelor of Arts degree
(Psychology and History) from the uivesrty of Soth
Africa. Mike also holds qualification in in Roman Dutch
Law, courses on negotiation, psychometric testing,
presentation and facilitation skills. He specialises in
faciliataion and Management training and is also an
author of a number pf publications covering the
Southern Africa sub region, a renowned public speaker
and a nature guide and photographer. Mike has also
served in numerous Boards and societies and is a
walking and cycling fanatic.
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MIKE MURRAY HUDSON
PAZ VELASCO VELAZQUEZ
Michael Murray Hudson is a senior research scholar,
wetland ecology and coordinator environmental
monitoring, Okavango Research Institute –University of
Botswana. He holds a PHD in Systems Ecology from
the University of Florida-USA. Mike has been involved
in a number of projects in the Okavango River Basin,
including: modelling of vegetative responses to flood
regime in the Okavango delta; the Future of the
Okavango- a vegetation mapping and ecohydrology
study; and development of strategies for sustainable
use and management of savannah ecosystems
resources and services in northern Botswana through
remote sensing based spatial database tools. Mike is
also very instrumental in the development and
implementation of the Okavango Delta Management
Plan and other national and regional projects geared at
protection of the Okavango Delta.
Paz VELASCO, 1st secretary at the EU delegation to
Botswana and SADC. Paz has more than 13 years of
professional experience in development cooperation,
working on the areas of economic, trade and
governance issues. Before joining the EU Delegation in
Gaborone, Paz worked in the Dominican Republic and
Nicaragua, as well as in Brussels and Madrid. She has
experience on relations with Upper Middle income
countries as well as with financing for development
instruments.
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PABLO RAMÓN
Pablo Ramón (Seville-Spain, 1963) is a journalist and sociologist specialized in Human Ecology.
He was a researcher at the Doñana's National Park, one of the main natural reserves in
Europe, beside the Gibraltar strait, and an active member of the World Wildlife Fund. He has
been editor of some of the leading travel magazines in Spain, like PARAÍSOS American
Express, Grandes Viajes, VISA Iberia, Turismo Rural... Also Communication director of two
hotel groups. He lived in Morocco between 2000 and 2003 - an intense period for the country
-, working like assistant for the GM of the Maroc Soir press group.
He discovered, thanks to an interview to a blind girl on the radio in 2009, that blind people can
also surf the Internet. From this day on he decided not to write forgetting them anymore, and
he created the Association NATIVE Tourism For All, an NGO, a club of responsible hotels
with a first web platform accessible for everyone designed together with the Spanish National
Association for the Blind. The new version of its website is a uniquely accessible online
platform for the travel industry, which offers exceptional accessibility, and allows users with any
kind of disability to navigate to make their holiday choices. Already available in six languages, it
can be used by anyone, even unable to see the screen, touch the keyboard or speak to the
computer. Users can browse just blowing, emitting a sound or touching any key - in case of a
Parkinson´s, for example -. Furthermore, its accessibility is available online, from the cloud,
rather than limited to any computer through specific peripherals. So users can access it using
any computer, anywhere. Once on the platform, customers can compare a range of hotel
standards of accessibility for people with different disabilities, filtering each accessible element
at the hotel and room.
Moreover, they detected several obvious deficiencies in customer care for older people or
people with disabilities in hotels and other tourism services. And they began to search, create
and promote surprising technical solutions to these gaps, which are going to present these days
in the BTTE, as the solutions for the stay in hotels - Braille and embossed signalethic pack, alert
wristwatch for deaf customers in case of fire or knock on the door - solutions for restaurants
like the Chef´s Voice hearing tool of the menu including a filter of allergens in twelve languages,
for clients with low vision or food intolerances, and other accessibility solutions applied to
activities in nature, such as portable magnetic loops for deaf clients, systems for adapting
vehicles to the customer with movement limitations or even a wheelchair to ride on a
dromedary including a tilting platform at the time of the animal's ascent and descent.
On September 27, 2016, the UNWTO announced that the theme for World Tourism Day,
and for the year, would be ’Tourism for All – promoting Universal Accessibility’. NATIVE was
there. Six months later, also in Bangkok, the Jury for the WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow
Awards described this accessible hotels network like this: "While much of the industry
continues to make considerable progress on this issue, few have embraced the challenge and
opportunity as innovatively as the Spanish company NATIVE Hotels".
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Rules of Engagement
1. These rules are an integral part of the Attendees’ relations with the Organiser
(BTO)and shall constitute a condition precedent to the Parties’ dealings
with one another.
2. The Attendees hereby shall unconditionally and unreservedly respect,
comply with and fully adhere to these RULES.
3. The Organiser shall under no circumstances be liable for any loss, theft or
damage which is suffered by the Attendees, their employees, agents,
servants, customers, clients or visitors, including but not limited to damage
as a result of fire, injury, accident, floods, crowds, riot, the actions or
omissions of other exhibitors, defect in the structure of the stand or in
the venue, or from insufficient lighting or ventilation or resulting from
leakage from or breaking of any water pipe or communication, fitting or
appliance.
4. The Attendees hold the Organiser harmless against all risk in and to
property brought onto the Venue including but not limited to vehicles,
laptops etc.
5. The Attendees hereby undertake to avail themselves at the venue of the
expo and on the dates and times stated on the invitations.
6. Exhibitors shall ensure that there is at all times personnel manning the
exhibition stands for the entire duration of the expo.
7. Only BTO accredited vehicle shall be used for transfers and activities.
8. There shall be No food allowed in the exhibition marquee.
9. All Participants shall present name tags and wrist bands as colour coded
for the various functions at the entrances of all functions.
10. Parking of vehicles is restricted to designated parking bays.
11. In the event of a breach by any party of the rules of engagement as stated
above, the Organiser reserves the right to seek any remedy available.

List of Participants
International Tour Operators
Tour operator Participant E-Mail
UK
Aardvark Safaris Ltd.
Francis Naumann
francis@aardvarksafaris.com
Africa Exclusive Ltd.
Alexander Thomas McFarland alexmcf@safari.co.uk
Freedom Africa
Ingrid VivienneMaritha Olsen Barnes assist@freedomafrica.co.uk
Opulent Africa
Donna Marie Mackay
donna@opulentafrica.com
Responsible Travel
Roanne Elise Everitt
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Elegant Resorts
Hayley Groves
hayley.groves@elegantresorts.co.uk
2by2 Holidays
Rosie Parsons
rosie@2by2holidays.co.uk
Enchanting Travels
Angela Jean Wright
angelaw@enchantingtravels.com
Lankester White Safaris
Joanne Lankester
jo@lankesterwhite.com
Liz King Bespoke Travel
Elizabeth Kathleen King
liz@bespoketravel.biz
Ngamiland Explorations Limited Louise FitzGerald
info@ngamiland.com
Tailormade Africa
Robert Morley
rob@tailormadeafrica.com
Explore Worldwide
Cuss
hannahcuss@explore.co.uk
Audley Travel
Vanessa Beldam
vanessa.beldam@audleytravel.com
Black Tomato
Thomas Edward William Harding tom.harding@blacktomato.com
Tribes Travel
Christine Jane MacDougall chris@tribes.co.uk
Africa Collection UK
James Westrip
james@africacollection.com
Cox & Kings
Alison Holman
Alison.Holman@coxandkings.co.uk
Africa Collection UK
Chris Fortescue
chris@africacollection.com
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South Africa
Albatros Travel
Leah Matela
reservations4@albatros.co.za
JourneyBeyondSA
Lauren Catherine Van Zanten lauren@journeybeyond.travel
EcosuthSafaris
Cara Maria Llyod
cara@ecosouth.co.za
NewFrontiersTours
Sally Corinna Moon
sally@newfrontierstours.co.za
DiscoverAfricaGroup-DriveSouthAfrica Stephen Conradie
steve@discoverafricagroup.com
DisoverAfrica
Maria Alice Carreira
alice@discoverafricagroup.com
Live The Journey
Johan van Tonder
johan@livethejourney.co.za
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USA
Explore Inc.
Ryan Christine Ernstes
ryan@exploreinc.com
Fish Eagle Safaris
Lyndon Duplessis
lyndon@fisheaglesafaris.com
Lazy Lizard Travel
Keith Holshausen
keith@lazylizardtravel.com
Roar Africa
Merritt McMullen Howerton merritt@roarafrica.com
Willing Foot
Justin Tysen Lindblad
justin@willingfoot.com
Amahle
Hope Elizabeth Schultz
hope@amahleglobal.com
Mountain Travel Sobek
Michael David O'Connell
michael@MTSobek.com
Timbuktu Travel
Joanna L. Rigby-Jones
joanna.rigbyjones@timbuktutravel.com
Indagare Travel
John William Cantrell
johnc@indagare.com
Mango African Safaris
Suzanne Alene Spencer
suzanne@mangosafari.com
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New Zealand
Indafrica Travel Marketing Ltd. Natasha Livinnia Sinclair info@indafrica.co.nz
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Tour operator Participant E-Mail
Zimbabwe
Journey Beyond Zimbabwe
Faith Musekiwa
faith@journeybeyond.travel
Sikeleli African Safaris
Daniella Ponter
danni@sikelelisafaris.com
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Austria
Haberl Tours Ina Muigg ina@haberltours.com
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Australia
World Expeditions Marta Ticha marta@worldexpeditions.com.au
The Africa Safari Co. Brodie Laurence Poole brodie@africasafarico.com.au
Eclipse Travel Helen Deborah Baker product@eclipsetravel.com.au
Bench Africa Karen Elizabeth McKillian karen@benchafrica.com.au
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Denmark
Nyhavn Travel Klaus Nolsoe klaus.nolsoe@nyhavn.dk
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Czech Republic
ESO Travel Stepan Nekut stepan.nekut@esotravel.cz
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Switzerland
jerome.neuhaus@stohler.com
Stohler Tours
Jerome Neuhaus
info@zinggsafaris.com
Zingg Event Travel AG
Margit Zingg
nina.hess@fti.ch
FTI Touristik CH
Nina Olivia Hess
elena.balimann@hotelplan.ch
Hotelplan Suisse
Elena Barbara Balimann
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Canada
Goway Travel
David Chow Wong
davidw@goway.com
Bestway Tours & Safaris
Kierra Jane Elizabeth Jones mahmood.poonja@bestway.com
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The Netherlands
CoCreation Travel/ Rondreisopmaat.nl Jansje Marjolein Van der Herberg marjan@rondreisopmaat.nl
GoBotswana
Karin van der Helm
info@gobotswana.nl
African Luxury
Pieterse Johannes Jacobus
johnpieterse@africanluxury.nl
Fair Mundo Travel
Molenaar Martha
marja@fairmundotravel.nl;
fairmundotravel@gmail.com
Travel Trend
Monique van Oosten
monique.van.oosten@traveltrend.nl
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Netherlands
Safari Design van Rooij Lotte lotte@safaridesign.nl
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France
Escursia
Evasionspirit - Masai Spirit
Sous L'Acacia
Amawanda/ Etendues Sauvages
Vie Sauvage
Continents Insolites
Fleuves du Monde
La Route des Voyages
Caroline Cougne
Marlene Ahossi
Anne-Valerie, Marcelle, Germaine
Mathilde Maman ép. Plawecki
Karine Laurioux
Fanny Perrin
Charles Joste
Lise Grimaud
caroline@escursia.fr
marlene@masaispirit.com
annevalerie.plawecki@sous-lacacia.com
mathilde@amawanda.com
karine@viesauvage.fr
fanny.perrin@insolites.com
charles@terre-voyages.com
lise@route-voyages.com
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Tour operator Participant E-Mail
Germany
Executive Travel Selzer & Reit Anna Altrud (Ali) Selzer
as@executive-travel.de
Safaris Go'n Joy Africa
Jenny Strumpf
info@gonjoy-africa.com
Jebo Travel
Jennifer Bonsau
j.bonsau@jebotravel.de
Mosa African Tours GmbH
Simone Hügel
reise@mosa-african-tours.de
TUI Deutschland GmbH
Martina Horter
martina.horter@tui.de
Studiosus Reisen Munchen GmbH Beatrice Harrer
beatrice.harrer@studiosus.com
Outback Africa
Rene Dietmar Schmidt
rene@outback-africa.de
Airtours TUI Deutschland
Heike Gabriele Trines
heike.trines@airtours.de
Kiwi Tours GmbH
Anita Helga Parker
a.parker@kiwitours.com
Afrika Tours Individuell
Michaela Gsellhofer
michaela@afrika-tours.de
Karibu Safaris
Sears Jessica Donna Elfriede jessica.sears@karibu-safaris.de
Venter Tours
Nitschky Mario
mario.nitschky@ventertours.de
Umfulana GmbH
Engels-Pesch Kerstin
kp@umfulana.com
Emporium Travel
Christian Eipel
service@emporiumtravel.de
Iwanowski's Reisen
Katrin Neidig
kneidig@afrika.de
Kukat Travel Consulting
Beatrix Kukat
gina.westermann@abendsonneafrika.de
DiamirErlebnisreisenGmbH
Franziska Hänel
f.haenel@diamir.de
AfrikaPlusReisenGmbH
Eva Maria Hammel
eva.hammel@afrikaplus.de
Abendsonne Afrika GmbH
Peggy Hinze
gina.westermann@abendsonneafrika.de
African Solutions
Ralph Schulze
r.schulze@ast-reisen.de
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Italy
MokoroTours
OnirikosSRL
TouristForumGroup
BlindExperience
EvolitionTravelLTD
Saccaiapensieri
Azalai Travel
Barbaccia Viaggi E. Turismo
Girasole Viaggi by Chiara
Cristiana Munari
Martina Grieco
Ignasi Canals Borras
Chiara Mascarucci
Giovanna Marson
Dalmatini Vanessa
Priscilla Turano
Claudia Barbaccia
Chiara Morresi
cristiana@mokoro.it
martina.grieco@onirikos.com
ignasi@touristforum.net
chiara@blindexperiences.com
stefania.marson@evolutiontravel.it
vanessa@scacciapensieritour.it
prisky@azalai.info
claudia@barbacciaviaggieturismo.com
chiara@girasoleviaggi.com
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Japan
TeestyleCo.,Ltd.
Global Youth Bureau CO., LTD
Yu Suzawa
Yoko Koizumi
suzawa@teestyle.jp
koizumi@gyb.co.jp
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Belgium
Africadona
TUI Belgium
Africa Genius Travel Worldwide
Donata De Leenheer
Evelien Mellaerts
Kristien Judoka Lambrechts
dona@africadona.be
evelien.mellaerts@tui.be
kristien@africagenius.be
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Mexico
UNIK
Alejandra Ramirez Martin Del travel@unik.mx
Campo
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Monaco
J&TConcierge
Robert Steven Adler
bob@jtconcierge.mc
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Tour operator Participant E-Mail
SUI
Globus Reisen
Claudia Riederer
claudia.riederer@globusreisen.ch
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United Kingdom
Kuoni Travel UK
Daniel Fade Heatly
daniel.heatly@kuoni.co.uk;
Dagmar.Marrocco@kuoni.co.uk
The Natural Travel Collection Ellen Margaret Cross
ellenc@thenaturaltravelcollection.com
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Norway
UhuruAS
Anette Skeide
anette@uhuru.no
KenorSafaris
Fred Arild Fred Arild Gyldenas fred@kenor-safaris.com
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NZ
World Journeys
Jufith Wesley
ange@worldjourneys.co.nz
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Namibia
Matiti Safaris
Presley Kaihiva
presley@matitisafaris.com
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Sweden
Sydafrikaresor
Martina Danielson
martina@sydafrikaresor.se
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Spain
AtlantidaViatjes
Silvia Masague Marin
silvia.massague@atlantidaviatges.com
Mundoexpedicion
Tamara Aznar Munoz Calero tamara@mundoexpedicion.es
Situmedicesvoy
Francisco Jose Orive
paco@situmedicesvoy.com
ViatgesTuareg
Xavier Male Mazcaray Calderer xavier.mazcaray@tuareg.com
SouthernCross
Sofia Bernabeu Fanlo
sofia.bernabeu@southerncross.es
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AUS
Swag Man Tours
Wayne Hamilton
wayne@swagmantours.co.au
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List of Exhibitors
Botswana Travel and Tourism Industry
Operators/
Nature of Business
Contact Person E-Mail Adress Phone
African Excursions Kagiso Mokgadi africanexcursions@btcmail. co. bw 00267 6801000/
72412372 / 72378281
African Horseback Safaris Riana Fourie reservations@africanhorseback.com 00267 6861523/
717 46712
African Secrets Judy Van Wyk salesmanager@africansecrets.net 00267 6860300
Air Botswana Charmain Lemkus CLEMKUS@AirBotswana.co.bw 0027 11 3903070/1/2/3
AndBeyond Michelle Goushe michelle.goushe@andbeyond.com 00267 6861979
Authentic Africa Boago Moapare boago.moapare@gmail.com 00267 71685181
Beech Apartments Neo Seeletso info@beechapartments.co.bw 00267 3932356
Belmond Safaris Sandy Fowler sandy.fowler@belmond.com 27117833287/
00267 6860302
Big Sam Hubber Samuel Tshekonyane biggsamt@gmail.com 00267 6250947/
73642668
BigFoot Tours Kgoberego Nkawana lucia@bigfoottours.co.bw 2, 673, 953, 360
Bush Ways Caroline Thomas marketing@bushways.com 00267 686 3685/
7268 8208
Bushtracks Safaris
Phil Aaron
jonah@safari.co.bw/ tomie@safari.co.bw 00267 6250840/
6250450
Capture Africa
Hildrene Gibson
info@captureafrica.net
00267 6861200
Car Rentals Okavango
Martin Steer
martin.steer@avis.co.za
0027 842004030/
0027 113925202
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Operators/
Nature of Business
Contact Person E-Mail Adress Phone
Chobe Bakwena Lodge Adam Young adamyoung@gmail.com 00267 6252812
Chobe Game Lodge James Wilson james.wilson@chobegamelodge.co.bw 00267 625 0340/
724 280 66
Chobe Marina Lodge Bernard Magano sgm@chobemarinalodge.com 00267 625 2220
Chobezi Safaris Michael Dube info@chobezi.com 00267 6250992
Comfort Palace (LEA) Tumediso Mbanga comfortpalace822@gmail.com 267 71719399/
00267 6252619
Desert & Delta Safaris Kerry Riley kerry.riley@desertdelta.com 00267 6861559/
6861243
Dreams Safaris (CEDA) Mist Setaung dreams@btcmail.com 00267 6250332/
71846965
Dumela Lodge Dominic Mothukuthedi dominic@dumelalodge.com 00267 2403093/
2417318
Africa Wild Lodges Amy Fletcher marketing@africawildlodges.com 00267 77440431
Endeavour Safaris Silvia Hill info@endeavour-safaris.com 00267 6860887/
71769099
Feline Fields Marjan Blom marjanblom@live.fr 00267 6865756
Flame of Africa
Brett Mc Donald
brett@flameofafrica.com 00267 6252248/
73004848
Footsteps in Africa
Tara Venter
tara@footsteps-in-africa.com
0027 823556910/
614195064
Ghoha Hills
Linda Arthur
info@ghohahills.com
00267 3952792
Golden Africa Safaris Robert Barber rob@golden-africa.com 00267 72691551/
73594228
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Operators/
Nature of Business
Contact Person E-Mail Adress Phone
Great Plains Conservation Alex Walters alex@greatplainsconservation.com 00267 6864 001
Haina Kalahari Lodge Tanja Kaschke reservations@hainakalaharilodge.com 00267 683 0238/9/
/ marketing@hainakalaharilodge.com 0027 829257486
Heavenly Air Charters (CEDA) Kealeboga Eshima eshonlie@gmail.com 00267 76498436
Helicopter Horizons Sarita Chohan res1@helicopterhorizons.com 00267 6801186/
00267 71330969
Hyena Pan Tented Camp Kelly Buttler kelly@hyenapan.com/
tamrynr@naturalselection.travel
00267 7166455/
+27 82 5588223
Jenman Africa Safaris Allessandra Van Dyk alessandra@jenmansafaris.com 00267 76887055/
0027 216837826
John Chase Safaris Tina Chase tina@johnchasesafaris.com 00267 6801066/
71323323
Kazuma Trails Antonette Carson reservations@mobile-safaris.net 71363653/71924703
Ker & Downey Botswana Georgie Evas georgie@kerdowney.bw 00267 6861226
Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust Thapelo T Baiphethi krst@khamarhinosanctuary.org.bw/
krstmarketing@ymail.com
00267 4630713/
4600204/ 73965655
Kubu Lodge Sharon Nel reservations@kubulodge.net 00267 6250312
Kwalape Safari Lodge
Milton Khachana
banqueting@kwalapesafarilodge.co.bw /
reservations@kwalapesafarilodge.co.bw
00267 76614211/
74060720
Kwando Safaris
Ying Yi Ho
marketing@kwando.co.bw/
sues@kwando.co.bw
00267 6861449
Letaka Safaris
Geraldine Gifford
info@letakasafaris.com
00267 6800363/9
Limpopo Horse Safaris Laura Dowinton laura@limpopohorsesafaris.com/
lindy@limpopohorsesafaris.com
0027 834191929/
00267 72320024
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Operators/
Nature of Business
Contact Person E-Mail Adress Phone
Liquid Giraffe Travel
Services
Glen Stephen info@liquidgiraffe.com 00267 6801054
Lucky Adventure Safaris
(CEDA)
Mpho Mokgowe info@luckyadventuresafaris.com 00267 6251782/
71894254
Machaba Camp Wendy Sequeira enquiries@machabacamp.com 0027 825795249
Majestic Five Hotel Lebogang Moitoi sales@majesticfive.co.bw 00267 4921222
Makumutu Safari Lodge
& Campsite
Boima Boima
makumutulodge@gmail.com/
info@makumutulodge.com
00267 2960203/
00267 2960205
Mapula Lodge &
Major Blue Air
Melly Moswela mapulalodge@info.bw 00267 3180195
Mashatu Game Reserve Rozanne Smith marketing@mashatu.com 00267 2645321
Mopiri Camp Anna Butterfield anna@visionmservices.com 00267 75130691/
77479188
Mosukiri Tours & Safaris
Consultants
Lydia Nyakudya Mosukiri.lydia@yahoo.com 26, 771, 496, 900
Muchenje Safari Lodge Matt Smith matt@muchenje.com/
alexandra@muchenje.com
00267 6200013/14/15/
00441473828617
Ngoma Safari Lodge
Nommy Vuma
nommy@africaalbida.co.zw 00267 6200108/
00267 737 47880
Nkanga Hotel (LEA)
Bogadi Nkonkwena
info@nkangahotel.co.bw/
mmankonkwena@gmail.com
00267 6250177/
71330659
Nxamaseri Island Lodge
Justine Crawford
justine@nxamaseri.com
00267 71326619
Okavango Roadside
Guest House (CEDA)
Stephen Ramalepa okavangoroadside@gmail.com 00267 6840402
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Operators/
Nature of Business
Contact Person E-Mail Adress Phone
Okvango River Safaris Jacques Conradie jc@okavangoriver.com 2, 676, 841, 016
Planet Okavango Dirk Reiche sunway@icon.co.za/
00267 6251782/
marketing@sunway- safaris.com 71894254
Plateau Guest House Albert Mukuwa plateaugh@gmail.com 00267 77050900
Pride of Africa Safaris Patrick Hill
patrick@prideofafrica-safaris.com 00267 6800 890/
7230 2591/ 7230 2590
Puku safaris Patrick pukusafaris@btcmail.co.bw 00267 6250 753
RAW Botswana Mmegi Maphane info@rawbotswana.co.bw 00267 6860244
Ride Botswana with
David Foot Safaris
David Foot info@ridebotswana.com 00267 71671608/
72484354
River View Lodge (3pax) Mike Hehir kaagiso@hotmail.com 00267 71312779
Room50Two Hotel Tebogo Zebe sales@travelodge.co.bw 00267 3105000
Royal Tree Lodge Barbara Ramsden info@royaltreelodge.co.bw 00267 6800757
Safari Destinations Clare Doolan clare@safaridestinations.net/
carina@safaridestinations.net
00267 6801234
Safari Drive Botswana
Rita Pires
nommy@africaalbida.co.zw 00263 9234307
Safari Elite (CEDA)
Kgaogano Tembwe
safarimania@gmail.com
00267 72446438/
00267 72748465
Safari Essence
Marleen Byron
passion@safari-essence.com
00267 6861344/
72224311
Safari Guide and Services Clive Millar clive@sgsafrica.com 00267 6251754
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Operators/
Nature of Business
Contact Person E-Mail Adress Phone
Safari Life Africa Hayley Edwards Hayley@safarilifeafrica.com 00267 71676772/
6800456
Samayera Safaris Ana Isabela Alia info@mopanesafaris.com
00267 74289584/
0034 677537936
Sango Safari Camp Caroline Thomas marketing@sangosafaricamp.com 00267 6863763
Santuary Retreats Candice Brownl cbrown@sanctuaryretreats.com 0027 114384619/
0027 748748715
Sense Of Africa Botswana Harriet Floyd harriet@senseofafrica-botswana.com 00267 6860 822/ 823
00267 6860493
South African Airways Gallus Haidle GallusHaidle@flysaa.com 0049 69 299803 14
0049 69 299803 55
Swampland Safari Trails
Theda Grafin
Knyphausen
info@swampland-safari.de 00267 75620622/
0049 1722149622
Tamog Tours & Safaris Martha Casalis taomog@info.bw 00267 6865644 /
71559700
Koro River Camp Jurgen Elbertse j.elbertse@terraconservancy.co.bw 0027 823164363
Thamalakane River Lodge Leana Riesn res@thamalakane-lodge.com 00267 6800217/ 00267
76315207
Thebe River Safaris Jannie Van Wyk jannie@theberiversafaris.com 00267 6250 575/
72627737
Tilodi Safari Lodge
James Mutsenah
james@tilodisafarilodge.co.bw /
enquiries@tilodisafarilodge.co.bw
267 76039818
Travel Adventures Botswana/
Okavango Expeditions
Clint Gielink
clint@traveladventuresbotswana.com
00267 6861211
Tuli Safari Lodge
Eloise Holton
ops@tulilodge.com
00267 77402388/
0027 733036295
Uncharted Africa Safari Ralph Bousfield ralph@unchartedafrica.com 00267 2412277
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Operators/
Nature of Business
Contact Person E-Mail Adress Phone
Under One Botswana Sky Miriam Slovakova miriam@chobesafarilodge.com /
duncan@chobesafarilodge.com
00267 6250336
Unlimited Tours and Safaris Galetshajwe Sereqo gally@unlimitedsafari.com 00267 6800300/
71216517
Wild Africa Safaris (LEA) Rodgers Sibanda sibandamass@yahoo.co.uk 00267 73642703/
72393802
Wild Black Cherry Wedu Batisani
reservation@wildblackcherrysafaris.co.bw 0027 114384619/
0027 748748715
Wild Cars and Guides LEA Benjamin Mogotsi carsandguides@gmail.com 00267 6251286/
71808555
Wild Ridge Bushtrails Safaris Molatedi Pogiso jumpstreetchalets1@yahoo.com 00267 6864688
Wild Wheels 4x4 Samantha Herbst info@wildwheels4x4.com 00267 6800369
Wilderness Dawning Craig Nesbitt cnesbitt67@gmail.com; cnesbitt@mweb.co.za 0027 84 805 4459/
00267 72308885
Wilderness Safaris Fern Brasem fernb@wilderness-safaris.com 00267 6860086
Wildtrack Safaris Eco Lodge Andrew Clarke info@wildtrack-safaris.com/
marekting@wildtrack-safaris.com
00267 74600842/
0027 829257486
Woodlands Stop Over
& Lodge
Anne west info@woodlandsbotswana.com 00267 2440131/
71309133/ 73325912
Xaro Lodge
Shaun Clemence
sclemence111@gmail.com 00267 72807476
Meno A Kwena
Tamryn Russell
tamrynr@naturalselection.travel
0027 825588223
Kamanga Safari Hotel
Felicitous Sehurutshe
lodge@kamangaonline.com
00267 77402388/
0027 733036295
Mogotlho Safari Lodge Kim Leo kim@deltasure.com/ dcdt@iafrica.com 00267 686 0968/
27 82 460 3568
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Operators/
Nature of Business
Contact Person
E-Mail Adress
Phone
Maun Lodge Kevin Riley operationsmanager@maunlodge.co.bw 00267 6863939
Avis Mpho Nkoane mpho.nkoane@avisbudget.co.za 00267 6250139
Africa Under Canvas Sylvie Thuilat sylvie@africaundercanvas.net 00267 73642703/
72393802
Xaa Safaris Nobantu Sebonego nobantu@xaasafaris.com 00267 3904852/
00267 71234999
Travelodge Pilot Sentsho
gm.kasane@travelodge.co.bw 00267 6250625
International Media List
Media
Media House
Participant
E-Mail Adress
The Independent (UK) Emma Ledger ledgerfreelance@gmail.com
Lonely Planet (UK)
Matt Phillips
matt.phillips@lonelyplanet.com
The Guardian/ Grazia (UK)
Kate Wills
katewillsfreelance@gmail.com
Africa Geographic (South Africa)
Simon Espley
simon@africageographic.com
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Air Botswana
The best connection to Botswana
South African Airways (SAA) is Africa’s most awarded airline and part of the largest
international airline network, Star Alliance. We are serving eight intercontinental routes and 56
destinations within Africa from our Johannesburg hub in partnership with SA Express and
Airlink. Our vast route network enables passengers to fly to Botswana easily from Europe,
Asia, Australia and the Americas. Together with our partner airlines SA Express and Airlink,
passengers have a choice of daily connecting flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone (GBE),
Maun (MUB) and Kasane (BBK).
Key selling points
• Daily connections from all continents to Johannesburg, our “Southern Cross” hub
• Up to 85 cm seat pitch in Economy Class
• Flatbed seat in Business Class (185 cm seat pitch)
• Largest route network in Southern Africa
• Star Alliance Member since 2006
• Up to 23 kg sporting equipment free of charge on all 3-digit SAA flight numbers
• “Best Airline Staff in Africa” and “4 Star Airline” awarded by Skytrax in 2017
Air Botswana Head Office
Tel: + 267 3688400
+267 3952812
Fax: +267 3974802
Francistown
Tel: +267 2412393
Fax: +267 2413834
frwsales@airbotswana.co.bw
Maun
Tel: +267 6860391
Fax: +267 6860598
mubsales@airbotswana.co.bw
Gaborone Sales Office
Tel: +267 3680900
+267 3951921
Fax: +267 3953928
sales@airbotswana.co.bw
Kasane
Tel: +267 6250161
Fax: +267 6250166
bbksales@airbotswana.co.bw
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 3903070/1/2/3
Fax: +27 11 3902574
jnbsales@airbotswana.co.bw
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South African Airways –
The best connection
from Europe to Botswana –
South African Airways (SAA) is Africa’s leading airline and part of the largest international
airline network, Star Alliance. We are serving eight intercontinental routes and 59 destinations
within Africa from our Johannesburg hub in partnership with SA Express and Airlink. Our vast
route network enables passengers to fly to Botswana easily from Europe, Asia, Australia and
the Americas. Together with our partner airlines SA Express and Airlink, passengers have a
choice of daily connecting flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone (GBE), Maun (MUB) and
Kasane (BBK).
Key selling points
- Daily connections from all continents to Johannesburg, our “Southern Cross” hub
- Up to 85 cm seat pitch in Economy Class
- Flatbed seat in Business Class (185 cm seat pitch)
- Largest route network in Southern Africa
- Star Alliance Member since 2006
- Up to 23 kg sporting equipment free of charge on all 3-digits SAA flight numbers
- “Best Airline in Africa” awarded by Skytrax in 2015 for the 13th consecutive year
South African Airways
SAA Sales Department
Darmstaedter Landstr. 125
60598 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)69 299 803 -76
Fax: +49 (0)69 299 803 - 50
E-Mail: frasalessupport@flysaa.com
www.flysaa.com
www.flysaatrade.com
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andBeyond
andBeyond is a luxury experiential travel company, globally recognised and respected for its
commitment to sustainable, responsible travel. We own and operate 31 extraordinary lodges
and camps in Africa. andBeyond also offers integrated touring services, including full on-the
ground support, in Africa, Asia and South America.
Fly Me over Botswana Safari. Spoil yourself with an unforgettable wildlife experience and enjoy
complimentary flights between andBeyond’s Botswana safari destinations. Spend seven nights
at a combination of up to three andBeyond lodges and camps in Botswana, and we will include
complimentary flights. Saving up to USD 4 530 per person per package.
We have put together a sample tour below to showcase how to use this offer: Sample
Itinerary Overview
- Two nights at andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas: Live out the adventure of a lifetime, as close
to nature as you can get, in a comfortable mobile safari tent, pitched atsecluded campsites in
the game-rich Chobe National Park.
- Two nights at andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp: The camp is known for its
beautiful tented accommodation with breath-taking views of the ever-changing Okavango
Delta.
- Three nights at andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp: Inspired by the elegance of the
water lily, this luxurious camp offers an exclusive safari experience steeped in the wonder and
magic of the Okavango Delta.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
- Activities include twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, mokoro and boating
excursions, or nature walks accompanied by a professional guide.
andBeyond
salessupport@andBeyond.com
Block F, Pinmill Farm, 164 Katherine
Street, Sandton South Africa
T (+27 11) 809 4300
F (+27 11) 809 4511
www.andBeyond.com
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Chobe Game Lodge
Welcome to the famous Chobe Game Lodge, the first and only lodge to be built inside
Botswana's world-renowned Chobe National Park riverfront and considered the premier
venue for guests looking for a perfect base to enjoy their safari. Part of the Desert & Delta
Safaris circuit, Chobe Game Lodge is the perfect addition to a Botswana circuit or as a
standalone destination giving travellers a chance to experience water and land safari
experiences unique to this region.
Experience – From our private jetty inside the Chobe National Park, safari boat cruises along
the Chobe River bring you close to this remarkable ecosystem that makes this regions such
a must in Botswana. Owing to our exclusive location in the National Park, 4WD game-drives
in this hugely productive wildlife area take you into parts of the park first in the morning and
last in the evening. Not wanting to go out? Watch Africa’s greatest herds of elephant right at
the lodge from the famous elevated Chobe Deck & boardwalk (visit our website
www.chobegamelodge.com to view the LIVE WEBCAM)
The lodge – The rooms have all been newly decorated with charming public areas combining
to create a lodge where guests can feel completely independent, relaxed and at one with the
incredible natural surroundings. 40 Rooms and 4 suites with private pools all overlook the
river and candles light up the many decks, terraces and bar areas where you can find your
own space, Families are welcome with a number of family rooms, triples and inter-leading
room configurations available.
Our ECO Story – Established in 1973 - Chobe Game Lodge was the first of its kind in the
region and remains one of Botswana's most renowned properties. In 2012 the lodge was
among the country’s first 10-lodges to be fully eco-certified. In 2014 launching Africa’s first
fleet of electric powered safari vehicles and solar boats and home to Botswana’s first and only
all-female guiding team. Chobe Game Lodge was recently awarded Best in the World for
Carbon Reduction at the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards. This award accompanies five
other international accolades with the vision of being one of the most sustainable properties
in the world.
How to make this dream destination a part of your next safari? – Email
enquiries@chobegamelodge.com and follow our social media pages or join our newsletter on
www.chobegamelodge.com
Chobe Game Lodge
PO Box 32, Kasane, Botswana
Phone: +267 625 0340
Fax: +267 625 0280
www.chobegamelodge.co.bw
Reservations: info@desertdelta.com
Sales & Marketing: marketing@chobegamelodge.co.bw
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Desert & Delta Safaris
WitnessWitness the power of nature first-hand. Desert & Delta Safaris owns and operates
eight lodges in Botswana and Namibia, and these properties – located predominantly within
Botswana’s famous game reserves and national parks – offer an unrivalled safari experience.
Established in 1982, the Desert & Delta Safaris portfolio brings together some of Botswana’s
most historic lodges and iconic lodges: Chobe Game Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Savute
Safari Lodge, Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango, Xugana Island Lodge, Leroo La Tau
andrecently acquired Xakanaxa Camp. Together these lodges offer a diverse safari
experience whilst providing the personalised service for which Desert & Delta Safaris is
known.
Guests are assured of attentive service at all times and will travel in fully equipped and
customised luxury safari vehicles. Depending on the area’s ecosystem, activities include open
vehicle game drives, guided nature walks and exploring the Okavango Delta by Mokoro, a
traditional dugout canoe. Other activities include seasonal fishing, motorboat sundowners
and Chobe River cruises. During your safari you will witness the dramatic scenery of
Botswana’s national parks and game reserves, while the many different ecosystems you will
pass through are home to a wide variety of wildlife, and a kaleidoscope of birdlife.
Why should you book with Desert & Delta Safaris:
- Experience – Desert & Delta Safaris has owned and operated lodges in Botswana for the
last 34 years
- Our lodges are situated in key wildlife locations throughout the destination
- Easy to book as lodges are all common rated, with good value for longer stays
- A fully integrated air charter operation provides seamless movement between our lodges
- We are very active in empowering Botswana citizens, we have a staff wellness programme
as well as a successful skills development programme
Reservations:
info@desertdelta.com
+27 11 394 3873
Marketing:
marketing@desertdelta.com
+267 6861 559
www.desertdelta.com
Private Bag 310, Maun,
Botswana
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Endeavour Safaris
Endeavour Safaris is an established Tour Operator based in Maun, Botswana. Our Products
range from Traditional Mobile Safaris Camps complete with en-suite facilities to
combinations of our various products, including private walking areas, the Okavango Delta by
boat, and Classic Lodges, in prime locations.
Guests have the opportunity to fly, walk, drive and boat, depending on the products chosen
or developed together with our experienced consultants.
We combine the Northern Parks and Game-Reserves of Botswana as well as privately
owned concessions and community areas in our Tours.
We believe and promote Inclusive Tourism, which means almost all of our products are
accessible to Persons with Disabilities.
We have scheduled Tours and Safaris, although the major part of our business is to
tailormake packages to suit the travel time available and Budget.
We cater to various segments of the market, including Families, Disabled Travellers,
specialized photographers, groups and individuals.
Endeavour Safaris Botswana
Contact no: +267 6860887
Email: info@endeavour-safaris.com
Website: www.endeavour-safaris.com
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Ghoha Hills Lodge Savuti
Perched high up on a ledge overlooking the Savuti landscape, lies the eco-friendly Ghoha Hills
Savuti Lodge. Savuti is part of the Chobe National Park and is renowned for being a prime
game viewing destination in Botswana. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge has been designed and built
to blend into the natural surrounding environment and to take full advantage of the spectacular
180 degree views. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge is fully run on solar power, utilizing the available
sun energy to generate enough renewable power to provide the lodge with all of its energy
requirements and significantly reduce the site’s environmental impact.
Each luxury tented room sleeps two people, offers en-suite facilities and breathtaking views
of the African plains (Which can even be enjoyed from the shower). The luxury tented
rooms have private viewing decks which can be used to enjoy the untouched wilderness. The
lodge also has 2 luxury familysize tented rooms that sleep four and are suitable for two adults
and two children.
The luxury tented rooms are well appointed with no expense spared in the décor and
wonderful linen ensuring a good night’s rest every night.
Ghoha Hills Lodge Savuti
Email: reservations@ghohahills.com
Tel: +27 063 613 9144
Skype: ghohahillsreservations
Web: www.ghohahills.com
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John Chase Safaris
Botswana’s rugged and remote landscapes encapsulate the true spirit of Africa. Bold sunsets
argue against temperamental skies which serve as the backdrop for huge herds of plains
game, relentless predators and gentle herbivores. Over 550 species of birds pepper the skies,
creating a kaleidoscope of colours and a world of wonder. This is the untamed wild, where
many areas remain untouched, unexplored and unmarred by civilization. The Botswana
culture matches the weather - always warm, always welcoming.
At John Chase Safaris, we do things differently. We want you to journey through Botswana
to discover the country of wonders and not just “holiday” to Botswana. Our way of doing
things? We take you on a luxury mobile safari offering guided tours of top destinations using
a combination of camping and lodge accommodation. Botswana is unlike any other country
– our safari operation matches the uniqueness of the destination.
We have a range of set itineraries and the option to tailor-make your journey. The
combination of a few nights in remote destinations under deluxe Meru-style canvas tents, and
a couple of nights in luxury safari lodges, leaves little to be desired. Itineraries include luxury
camping or lodging in Moremi Game Reserve, Central Kalahari, Makgadikgadi Pans, Nxai Pan,
and Chobe National Park. All camping duties, from camp construction to cooking and drinks
service is taken care of, leaving guests with one responsibility– to relax.
Our mobile adventure will take you through multiple destinations in Botswana, seamlessly
sewn together by the experts. Come join us!
John Chase Safaris
E: reservations@sundestinations.co.za
T: +27 21 712 5284
T: +27 21 712 5285
W : http://www.johnchasesafaris.com
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Ker & Downey Botswana
Ker & Downey Botswana is committed to providing guests the highest quality wildlife and
adventure safari experience, whilst preserving the delicate environment and natural beauty of
Botswana. We constantly strive to maintain standards of excellence within the industry whilst
fostering economic and social development of the local communities and Botswana as a
whole.
The prestigious Ker & Downey Botswana portfolio includes: Shinde, Shinde Enclave and
Kanana – tented camps in private concessions in the Okavango Delta, as well as Okuti – an
ideally situated lodge within the renowned Moremi Game Reserve.
Our specialist safaris, which include the unique Footsteps Across the Delta offers expertise in
guiding with the emphasis on walking. The Ker & Downey Botswana Young Explorers safari
provides an exciting opportunity for families to explore thebush together. Ker & Downey
Botswana also own and operate a fleet of private aircraft, under Safari Air.
With our reservations, communications and operations base in Maun, Ker & Downey
Botswana offers a level of service and every modern facility for all guests. The quality of the
camps, service and cuisine is exceptional, whilst remaining time honoured and welcoming.
Game viewing is superb and guests are assured of personal care and guidance at all times from
the Professional Guides and Camp Managers. Their knowledge will help make your African
Safari an incredible experience.
Ker & Downey Botswana Office
P.O. Box 27 | Maun | Botswana
Telephone: +267 7577 5300
Facsimile: +267 686 4584
www.kerdowneybotswana.com
info@kerdowney.bw
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Kwando Safaris
The essence of Africa. With over one million acres of land for our private use, Kwando Safaris
focuses on the one thing we have in great abundance: Wild Africa. With intoxicating sunsets,
tranquillity, and endless horizons, a safari at Kwando’s six camps is known not only for its
remoteness and high-quality wilderness experience, but also the warmth and professionalism
of the local Batswana staff that run each of the camps.
Our luxurious vintage camps set the scene for our dedication to the best possible safari
experience - accomplished with unbeatable tracker-guide combinations for every game drive.
Kwando Safaris has 2 camps in the Okavango Delta – boht of which sit in the second largest
private concession in Botswana, the Kwara concession. Kwara and Little Kwara offer
year-round water activities (mekoro and power boating) as well as game drives and walks.
Fishing is also on offer. Lagoon and Lebala are situated in the Linyanti/Kwando private
concession in the far north of Botswana are known for frequent sightings of wild dogs, other
predators, as well as a huge concentration of elephants.
Tau Pan Camp is situated in the magnificent Central Kalahari Game Reserve while Nxai Pan
camp is in Nxai Pan National Park within easy access to the stunning Baines’ Baobabs.
Your Kwando Safari is:
- Intimate, with no more than 18 guests per camp and a maximum of 6 per vehicle
- Dominated by the sounds of nature (more often than not, right outside your tent!)
- In the hands of experienced and talented managers, with whom you will most definitely
create a personal connection
- Led by skilled trackers and guides, who love sharing their backyard and its spectacular
sightings with you, along with their limitless knowledge of the bush
- Environmentally responsible – with semi-permanent camps minimizing their environmental
footprint, and best eco-friendly practices in daily operations including the use of renewable
energy sources
Kwando Safaris
marketing@kwando.co.bw
PO Box 550, Maun, Botswana
Tel: +267 686 1449, Fax: +267 686 1457
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Letaka Safaris
Letaka Safaris is a citizen-owned mobile safari company specialising in mid-range fully serviced,
all inclusive comfort camping and has been operating in Botswana since 2000. Letaka Safaris
offers both exclusively private, tailor-made safaris for individuals, groups and families (no age
restriction on private departures) as well as scheduled itineraries and photographic safaris
which we operate throughout the year. We are also the only company in Botswana who offer
scheduled birding departures in Botswana and surrounding countries.
Our guides are some of the highest qualified and best trained in the business due to our
association with our sister company, The Okavango Guiding School, a training facility which we
created to elevate the standard of guiding in Botswana. Many of Botswana’s top guides pass
through the Okavango Guiding School’s doors at one time or another and we are proud to
continue this initiative to create a guiding fraternity that will stand head and shoulders above
other African destinations.
Letaka Safaris was honoured to receive various awards for 2015 including Best Mobile Safari
Operator in Africa and Best Guiding Team in Botswana voted for by previous guests and our
agents.
Letaka Safaris
Private Bag 206, Maun, Botswana
Office Tel: 00267 6800363/9
Contact Person: Geraldine Gifford
Fax: 00267 6800955
Email: info@letakasafaris.com
Website: www.letakasafaris.com
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Nxamaseri Island Lodge
A luxury island lodge secluded in the Okavango Delta, Nxamaseri is a birdwatchers paradise
and Botswana‘s premier flyfishing destination. Its proximity to sacred Tsodilo Hills makes
Nxamaseri unique, showcasing the region’s ancient culture. The lodge offers guided day trips
where one can view some of the hills’ 2000 ancient San paintings. Nxamaseri proudly offers
an unrivalled African experience in one of the most beautiful
settings in the world.
The lodge offers mainly water-based activities, including boating and mekoro trips among the
network of channels that make up this remote area.
Nxamaseri Island Lodge is one of the oldest camps in the Delta and has its own unique charm
and atmosphere, located on an island in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful areas in
Botswana.
Nxamaseri Island Lodge
Private Bag 23
Maun, Botswana
Tel: (267) 713 26619
Email: info@nxamaseri.com
Website: www.nxamaseri.com
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Okavango Expeditions
Okavango Expeditions offers both scheduled and tailormade mobile safari options. Our
scheuled mobile safaris range from our 7 day Botswana Adventurer Participation safari
through our to our 5 night Moremi Magic Serviced Safari and 10 night Great North Road
Serviced Safaris. The Botswana Adventurer is a Kasane to Kasane itinerary and traverses our
northern national parks including Chobe, Savuti, Moremi, Okavango Delta and the Makgadikgadi
Pans. Departures most Thursdays of every week departing at 12pm and returning the
following Wednesday at 1pm.
The Botswana Adventurer is a participation style safari with dome tents and shared ablution
facilities. Drinking water and drinks are excluded and can be purchased in Kasane prior to
departure. Sleeping bags are excluded but can be hired on request. The group size is a
minimum of 2 pax with a maximum of 9 pax. The 10 night Great North Road Serviced Safari
runs either Kasane to Maun or Maun to Kasane and is an ideal safari to package with Victoria
Falls either start or finish. The Moremi Magic Serviced Safari is 5 night Maun to Maun itinerary
through Moremi and Khwai and can be packaged with an optional fly in safari. The serviced
safaris are complete with en-suite bathrooms great staff and great food and depart with a
minimum of 2 pax and a maximum of 7 pax all with window seats.
All our safaris utilise private campsites within the parks and reserves. There is no single
supplement on our serviced safaris and we discount children under 17 travelling with their
parents. Tailor-made options are subject to availability and can be adjusted to the clients date
and time of travel. Tailor-made itineraries can be designed to incorporate Nxai Pan, the
Makgadikgadi and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and can be done in combination with
lodges and camps. Okavango Expeditions offers the intrepid traveller a “Safari Experience of
a lifetime “guided by select experienced professional guides.
Okavango Expeditions
Clint Gielink
Tel : +267 6861211
Email: res1@okavangoexpeditions.com
clint@okavangoexpeditions.com
Website: www.okavangoexpeditions.com
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Safari Destinations
Safari Destinations is an independent destination management company based in Maun,
Botswana. We craft unique safari experiences beyond the ordinary, based on our in-depth,
up-to-date product knowledge. Our passion is creating value-for-money alternatives that
most don’t expect to find in Botswana and offering honest opinions gained from our
first-hand experience on the ground.
Aside from the major suppliers, we proudly support locally-owned, privately-run camps,
lodges and mobile safari operators. Our independence allows us the freedom to be objective
and keep your clients’ best interests at heart.
We have English, German, French and Spanish speaking consultants within our team,
providing documentation, meet and greet services and translators for group travel.
With our team on the ground, on call 24/7 we’re ready and waiting to meet and assist your
clients during travel in any event. Let us be your in-house Botswana experts. We live here,
we play here – this is our home.
Safari Destinations
www.safaridestinations.net
marketing@safaridestinations.net
Toteng Road, Maun, Botswana
Tel +267 6801 234, Fax +267 6862 933
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Safari Essence
Safari Essence is a vibrant and knowledgeable Destination Management Company;
established as a sister company to Endeavour Safaris whose main focus is mobile safaris and
inclusive, disability travel. We are based in Maun, Botswana, selling tailor made tours, safaris
and holiday experiences throughout Africa, but specialising in Botswana, Namibia & South
Africa. Our focus is on providing travel expertise that is exceptional and highly personal in
nature. Our company is small and intimate, and we aim to keep it this way, hand picking
consultants and like-minded specialists that live in the destinations we sell and have several
years’ experience in the industry. The result is unique, tailor made tours, safaris and holiday
travel experiences moulded to the individual needs of our guests.
Our business is borne from our passion for and dedication to the countries in which we live
and the magical places on offer on the African continent. We strive to share our love for
these destinations with those who wish to experience Africa. The places in which our team
now lives resulted from a love and passion for the environment, natural places, wildlife,
adventure, wide open spaces and the lifestyles living in these locations affords ourselves and
our families. We live it; We love it! It is our core, our essence, and something we wish all
others to experience; that connection with the natural that touches every visitor.
Recent client feedback: “It was the most fantastic experience and we are so grateful for your
help in organising everything. The sightings (wild dog pups, leopard and cub on a kill) were
incredible and the trip was really well balanced. I have been recommending you to
everyone!”
Safari Essence
PO Box 2203, Maun
adventure@safari-essence.com and
passion@safari-essence.com
Tel/Fax: +267 686 0887 or +267 7222 4311
or +267 7230 9099
www.safari-essence.com
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Sanctuary Retreats
Sanctuary Retreats’ collection of luxury safari lodges and camps all have the same aim: to
allow guests to have a “real” experience and enjoy a more natural kind of luxury in properties
that have a strong commitment to conservation and responsible tourism. We promise our
guests ‘Luxury, naturally’, all delivered with a quiet, understated charm and understanding of
place.
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is our flagship camp, located in the exclusive Mombo Concession in
the Moremi Game Reserve on Chief’s Island. Renowned for its exceptional levels of service
and customer experience, our exclusive camp is consistently rated as one of the top safari
camps in Botswana. The recently re-built camp features 10 new pavilions, each with private
plunge pools and bathrooms with floor to ceiling windows with views over the surrounding
Delta. For the epitome of luxury, the 620m² Geoffrey Kent Suite, named after the safari
pioneer, can accommodate up to six guests. The suite is ideal for families or groups of friends
looking for the utmost privacy and comfort and offers two pavilions, a private kitchen, indoor
lounge, private boma with fire pit, secluded deck area, a private vehicle with its own guide, a
personal waiter and a private housekeeper.
Sanctuary Retreats’ Botswana portfolio also includes Sanctuary Baines’ Camp and
Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp in the Okavango Delta, as well as Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
near Chobe National Park.
Sanctuary Retreats
Oakfields Office Park
267 Oak Avenue
Ferndale | Randburg | 2194
South Africa
www.sanctuaryretreats.com,
reservations.safrica@sanctuaryretreats.com
Tel. + (27) 11 438 4650
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Sense of Africa
Our Mission: To provide quality travel services that will exceed our customers’ expectations.
To remain in the forefront of product development and innovation within the tourism
industry, giving us a market advantage above our competitors. Through this we are able to
create and sustain a portfolio of product that comprehensively portrays the natural beauty of
Botswana.
Sense of Africa Botswana has a reputation for providing high quality customer care and
personalized service at competitive prices. We offer versatile tailor made itineraries and
insight into the lessor known product suppliers and safari destinations on offer within
Botswana.
As a division of Tourvest and with offices in Namibia, Botswana, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania,
Sense of Africa is one of Africa’s leading inbound tour operators, not only in respect of sheer
size, but also in service levels, attention to detail and flexibility to customers’ needs. Sense of
Africa and the individual offices run themselves as bespoke tour operators, creating a sense
of belonging and family within the team. We believe that our people are our greatest asset
and by providing them the opportunity to live their passion and dreams, we have the best
team in our industry.
Our enthusiasm, dedication and personal attention to detail, combined with our local
knowledge, experience and our passion for the bush, ensures we always create a safari with
our personal recommendations. We do not just put together an itinerary of unfamiliar
products, we put together a safari holiday of accomodation, destinations and game viewing
areas that we know and have experienced ourselves. Having first-hand knowledge of our
destination ensures that our team of dedicated travel specialists can work with you hand in
hand in providing your guests with a safari experience of a lifetime. We know the safari
suppliers personally, we get out on safari and into the bush continuously and we are proud
to be part of the safari lifestyle in a country we call home.
In truth, what we do is deliver what we believe will be the best experience possible and have
fun whilst doing it. With this in mind, we are constantly reviewing what we offer and how we
can improve it, either by looking at new products and experiences, or just by being innovative
and using our knowledge and experience to make the safari experience more. More
experience, more fun, more value.
Sense of Africa…more than just a journey
Sense of Africa
PO Box 236, Maun, Botswana
Email:info@senseofafrica-botswana.com
Tel: (+267) 6860 822
Website: www.senseofafrica.com/botswana
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Uncharted Africa
Founded in 1993, Uncharted Africa Safari co. owns and operates four camps in the Makgadikgadi
area, as well as bespoke Mobile Safari Expeditions, which operate throughout Botswana.
Unconventional style, excellent service, decadent food, exceptional guiding and a familyfriendly
atmosphere, characterize our philosophy.
Jack’s Camp is an oasis of style and comfort in the middle of the desert. An authentic, 1940’s
style tented safari camp, which houses a private museum, shop, drinks tent and pool pavilion.
San Camp has 6 Classic white tents majestically perched on the shore of an enormous
sparkling salt pan, each sheltered by a cluster of stately desert palms. Spectacular vistas,
soothing and serene - Pared down safari elegance with minimal ecological impact, it is the
nothingness that attracts.
Camp Kalahari is a relaxed, family-friendly traditional safari camp, ideal for those seeking fun
and adventure, without sacrificing comfort or style. The camp is an eclectic mix of original
African furniture and textiles paired with traditional campaign style furniture and colonial
antiques.
Planet Baobab offers an accessibly priced and family friendly adventure safari into the
magnificent Kalahari Desert and Makgadikgadi Pans. The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency was
filmed in Gweta – Meet the No.1 meerkats and experience something of Botswana’s culture
at the baobab capital of the world!
Uncharted Africa Safari co.
PO Box 173, Francistown, Botswana
Tel: +267 241 2277 / 240 3309
Fax: +267 241 3458
Web: www.unchartedafrica.com
Sales & Marketing Manager: marketing@unchartedafrica.com
Reservations Office: reservations@unchartedafrica.com
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Under One Botswana Sky
Under One Botswana Sky is a mid to high-market portfolio of camps and lodges focusing on
offering high quality product at affordable prices. Our properties are located at Botswana’s
top tourist areas: Chobe National Park/Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe Bush Lodge, Okavango
Delta/PomPom Camp, Moremi Crossing, Gunn’s Camp and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans/Nata
Lodge.
Botswana is undoubtedly one of the most wildlife rich countries in Africa. It’s diversity ranges
from the most open and baron landscapes in the form of Makgadikgadi Pans to the unique
flood plains of the Okavango Delta and the true wilderness of Chobe National park.
When planning the ideal safari one needs to mix the diversity of what Botswana has to offer.
With our strategically placed lodges and camps throughout the country we can provide the
finest safari experiences available in Botswana.
Under One Botswana Sky
Chobe Safari Lodge * Chobe Bush Lodge * Moremi Crossing *
Pom Pom Camp * Gunn‘s Camp * Nata Lodge
P.O.Box 10, Kasane, Botswana.
Tel.: +267 6250 336
marketing@underonebotswanasky.com
www.underonebotswanasky.com
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Wilderness Safaris Botswana
Wilderness Safaris is an ecotourism company that specialises in creating life-changing journeys
in some of the most pristine areas in Africa. Originating in Botswana over 30 years ago, we
continue to offer private access to the country’s most beautiful places, from the shimmering
waters of the Okavango Delta to the wildlife-rich Linyanti and the white sands of the Kalahari.
By sharing the benefits of ecotourism with local communities, we endeavour to ensure the
future protection of Africa’s spectacular wildlife heritage. Fiercely committed to our ethos of
the 4Cs – Commerce, Community, Culture and Conservation – we firmly believe that our
single most important achievement to date is to have built a sustainable business model that
does not compromise environmental principles and that provides jobs, training, skills, hope and
a realistic alternative to less sustainable development.
Our camps are typically small, intimate safari bases, ranging in size from just three units (with a
total of six beds) to 14, in superb locations and with different categories of accommodation to
satisfy individual needs. Our guides are experienced and fully-trained professionals who host
our guests in a variety of diverse areas. Activities make the most of Botswana’s exceptional
wildlife offering and scenic landscapes, from game drives and guided nature walks, to
water-based excursions by boat and mokoro.
Wilderness Safaris Botswana
T: +267 686 0086
E: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com
www.wilderness-safaris.com
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Hyena Pan Tented Camp
Hyena Pan Tented Camp is situated in the 200,000 hectare private conservancy area of
NG18 (Khwai), which falls within the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site and borders the
Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai River and Chobe National Park. The Camp overlooks
Hyena Pan & is in a forest of Cathedral Mopane. Elephant, buffalo, wild dogs, as well as lion
& leopard are often seen as are many antelope & other species. We boast 8 comfortable
tents with en-suite facilities. For the more adventurous, we have three 5m high Sky Beds
overlooking a water hole just 70 meters away, where elephant, buffalo, roan,
kudu and giraffe frequents the water hole. Activities: Guided walks and game drives are on
offer on our private concession - NG18. Alternatively take an easy drive along the
renowned Khwai River or venture into the Moremi Game Reserve for a full day trip.
Haina Kalahari Lodge
Private Bag BO 48, Maun, Botswana | Farm OM 66, Hainaveld, Botswana
Reservations: Tanja von Kaschke | res@hainakalaharilodge.com | T: +267 683 0239
| www.hainakalaharilodge.com | Skype: hainares
Marketing: Nadine Smithvmarketing@hainakalarilodge.com | T: +27 82 9257486 |
www.passionateportfolio.com | Skype: nadine9896
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Wilderness Dawning Safaris
Wilderness Dawning is a Maun based Mobile Safari Company that specializes in scheduled
departures that are 10, 12 or 14 days in duration. These unrivalled safaris take in all that
Northern Botswana offers and are excellent value for money. Our standard of guiding is
outstanding, while all of our safaris are on a comfortable non-participation basis with
en-suite Tents. Over and above some 70 scheduled departures, we are also able to build
safari itineraries on a Tailor-Made FIT basis. Wilderness Dawning also series departures on
behalf of some of Europe’s and North America’s largest Tour Operators We also operate
a 16 bedded en-suite Houseboat-//KABBO, based in the Okavango Delta, that offers
discerning guests a delta experience that is unrivalled.
Wilderness Dawning Safaris
Craig Nesbitt | www.wildernessdawning.com | Tel:+27 84 805445
Marketing: craig@wildernessdawning.com & cnesbitt@mweb.co.za
reservations@wildernessdawning.com
Operations: nic@wildernessdawning.com
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Nogatsaa Pans Lodge
Nogatsaa Pans Lodge is located in a sought-after wildlife destination at the heart of the Chobe
National Park,and is the only lodge within the Nogatsaa region of the park. Situated 80 km
south of the Chobe River front area, the area remains remote and untouched. This ensures an
authentic Botswana safari experience in an area dotted with lookout hides overlooking open
grasslands, pans and waterholes. Nogatsaa has a unique cluster of clay-bottom pans which fill
up during the rainy season, and supplemented during the dry season.
The permanent access to water draws in a wealth of wildlife to the area. Nogatsaa is an
eco-conscious, solar powered lodge and blends into its natural environment. Overlooking the
Kwikamba Pan, the largest fresh water pan in the area. Nogatsaa’s 12 luxurious and spacious
canvas tents are designed to take advantage of these views. Each tent has an expansive private
balcony and outdoor shower with a view of the pristine wilderness.
When guests aren’t cocooned in the comfort and luxury of their tent, they can enjoy the main
area of the lodge which boasts viewing decks, raised platforms and multiple lounges. The main
area is thatched and overlooks a bustling pan where lion, buffalo, roan, sable and large
breeding herds of elephant frequent.
Game drives take place through an established road network, along the Ngwezumba river, and
meandering through mature Mopane woodlands providing exciting game viewing, a section of
land that is also rich with bird life.
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Pride of Africa Safaris
Pride of Africa Safaris is a leading Botswana based Inbound Tour Operator and Destination
Management Company that offers a wide range of extraordinary products and services for
discerning travellers as well as groups. Our experienced team offer a truly personalised service
with enthusiasm and professionalism.
Our founders have a combined 30 years of Tourism industry experience and have been
operating Pride of Africa for 14 years. Pride of Africa Safaris started as a Botswana mobile
camping safari company and has since developed to also provide full DMC services in both
Botswana and Namibia. We can also help with your trip add-ons in South Africa, Zambia &
Zimbabwe.
We can help plan the perfect itinerary, to include options such as mobile camping safaris, lodge
safaris, mobile boat safaris and walking safaris. We tailor-make trips to suit our clients’ needs
whether they are Honeymoon couples, families, looking for adventure, luxury or planning an
incentive or corporate event. We love to combine your ideas, with our expertise to design a
holiday of a life time.
We also have a small number of scheduled safari departures, designed to include the highlights
of this unique part of the world. We will do our best to ensure that whatever you want from
Africa we will deliver over and above expectations.
Once your holiday is booked, we are busy behind the scenes making sure that everything is in
place for you to relax and enjoy the most memorable trip. Our local knowledge and many
years of experience give our clients peace of mind that we are on hand to provide back up
and support if required from the time of booking until you return home.
Mobile Safaris
We still pride ourselves on being one of the best Mobile Camping operators in Botswana and
encourage our clients to spend at least a couple of nights enjoying this authentic bush
experience. We offer private mobile camping with a minimum of 2 people, although 4 people
upwards tend to be more cost effective. It is an ideal family safari and our guests vary from
young children to those in their 80s.
A mobile safari in Botswana is being able to camp in more than one of the game reserves or
national parks pristine wildlife areas. A Pride of Africa mobile offers fantastic guiding in
excellent locations, maximising your game viewing potential. The private set up gives you
complete flexibility to plan your daily schedule under the guidance of your experienced guide.
Our camps are set up by a full staff compliment that head out prior to the safari group and set
up before the guides and patrons arrive. The tents are all en-suite and are serviced daily whilst
you are out enjoying your morning game drives. On all safaris we have a dining tent with
excellent meals and snacks prepared by our bush chefs. Staff are always on hand to ensure
your mobile experience runs smoothly.
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Our vehicles are all modern converted Land Cruiser game viewers which allow for superb
game viewing with enough space for photographic enthusiasts. All vehicles have built in
inverters to allow for maximum battery charging and a ready supply of cold drinks. All seats
are single bucket seats which allow for excellent comfort and foot rests to make stability easy.
Boating Safaris
Our boating safaris encompass what the Okavango Delta is all about, allowing you the unique
experience of exploring the area from the water. We see this as the only way to truly explore
this unique area and its incredible landscape and it works perfectly in combination with one of
our mobile camping safaris. We offer guided mobile boating safaris from the top to the
bottom of the Okavango Delta although our 2 and 3 night stays are most popular
Our camps are often set up on uninhabited islands and the feeling of being the only occupants
apart from the wildlife are part of the magic that make the boating safari’s really special. Whilst
negotiating the narrow water channels opportunities abound for amazing bird sightings as well
as hippos, elephants and some of the larger mammals that call this area home. As we explore
areas that are relatively undiscovered the wildlife is often more relaxed making for some
memorable sightings at close quarters.
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RAW Botswana, Motswiri Camp
Located in northern Botswana’s revered Selinda Reserve, RAW Botswana, Motswiri Camp
occupies an exquisite spot on the banks of the Selinda Spillway. Here, this environmentally
conscious camp looks out over the peaceful floodplains, offering a view of all the birds and
wildlife attracted to the glistening lagoon.
There are 5 classic tented chalets, built on wooden decking, which all look over the water.
The main area of the camp, including a large, covered deck with a lounge and dining area,
overlooks the open boma area and the Spillway. From every location in the camp, the
emphasis is on the view from this sublime location.
The construction of the camp was designed to conceal itself beneath leafy trees, camouflaged
against the wooded surroundings. The main lodge area is built using timber decking and
canvas structures, opening up onto the Spillway and the floodplains beyond. There is a large,
shaded deck, which houses the dining area and a comfortable lounge, while extending out
towards a sun-soaked seating area before dropping down into an open boma right on the
water’s edge. A campfire dances in the middle of the sandy floor, inviting guests to their
pre-dawn coffee and breakfast spot before morning activity begins.
There are 120 000 acres of exclusive traverse to explore on foot, by boat, mekoro, or game
drive, and expert guides lead keen fishermen, photographers, or birdwatchers to the sweet
spots in the reserve for some personalised safari activities.
Sales and Reservations:
Tel: +267 6860243/4 | Fax: +267 6860242
Email: info@rawbotswana.co.bw
www.rawbotswana.com
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Adventurous safari experiences
in the African wilderness
ELEPHANT VALLEY LODGE
KADIZORA CAMP
SAGUNI LODGE
AFRICA WILD HEAD OFFICE
Maun
BOTSWANA
Contact us to book your itinerary
+27 11 568 27997 sales@anthology.co.za res@anthology.co.za
www.africawildlodges.com

Chobe - Botswana
Saguni Safari Lodge
Moremi East - Botswana
Okavango Delta - Botswana
ABOUT US:
Africa Wild Lodges and Safaris began as an exploration through the most remote and
beautifulparts of Botswana, finding lodge locations in which guests could have real safari
encounters. As the company developed, the idea to create new ways of exploring the bush
evolved. For example, one of our Africa Wild Lodges, Kadizora Camp, is the only place in the
Delta to host hot air balloon safaris. We also aim to provide guests with the opportunity to
safari year round; by mokoro, 4×4 game drives and by foot on bush walks.
Equally important to Africa Wild is creating restful and comfortable places with great service
for guests to come back to. A ‘bush home’ where you can meet our friendly and locally
trained staff and share stories around the camp fire. Enjoy dining under the stars, eating
delicious cuisine as you see or hear wild animals enjoying theirs.
ACTIVITIES:
Fabulous Game Viewing | Year-round Mokoro | Stunnning Bird Life Bush Walks | Stunnning
Bird Life | Traditional Village Trips | Hot Air Ballooning | Pool-side Game Viewing | Dine
under the Stars | River Boat Cruise Victoria Falls Day Trip | Open Vehicle Photographic
Safaris
OFFERING OKAVANGO DELTA HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARIS
Reservations: +27 11 568 27997 | email: res@anthology.co.za
www.africawildlodges.com
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Footsteps in Africa is a collection of independent, owner-run camps,
lodges and services in Botswana who have come together under the
Footsteps in Africa banner for their sales, marketing and reservations.
All the Footsteps in Africa camps and lodges have owner input
thus offering a personal touch from people that are passionate
about their products – this is what sets us apart.
Our products offer an intimate experience at more affordable
prices in all the best locations within Botswana, exactly where
guests need to be to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes,
wildlife and culture that Botswana has to offer.
We are committed to providing a quality, rewarding and
affordable safari experience for our guests, while being aware
of both our impact and that of our guests, on the environment.
Within the circuit we have the following:
• Okavango Delta – Delta Camp, Oddballs’ Enclave
and Oddballs’ Camp
• Central Kalahari – Deception Valley Lodge
and Grasslands Bushman Lodge
• Chobe National Park – Camp Savuti and Camp Linyanti
• All over Northern Botswana - Private Mobile Safaris
• Delta Air – Our in-house charter company
and ground handlers
Footsteps in Africa is a tourism business dedicated to serving
the travel and tourism industry, offering a seamless solution to
Botswana itineraries, with the emphasis on diversity of wildlife,
activities, cultures, landscapes, and experiences.
Tel: +27(0) 61 419 5064 or +27(0) 82 355 6910 | After Hours: +27(0) 82 355 6910
Email: info@footsteps-in-africa.com | Web: www.footsteps-in-africa.com

“I’VE LEARNED THAT EVERY MOMENT IS PRECIOUS.
LET’S NOT WASTE ANOTHER, BEFORE COLLECTIVELY
SAVING AFRICA’S WILDLIFE.”
Dereck Joubert
S UPPORT
G R E A TPLAIN S FOUND A T I O N . C O M

Set amongst the most stunning natural highlights of Botswana, Bush Ways Lodges - Sango Safari Camp, Chobe Elephant Camp
andKhwai Guest House - have been developed to simultaneously provide the most intimate immersion into Botswana’s unique
environmentand culture, contribute to the local communities’ development and participate in the preservation of the country’s
pristine wilderness areas.
Sango Safari Camp
Sango Safari Camp
Chobe Elephant Camp
Chobe Elephant
Camp Khwai Guest House
Sango Safari Camp is nestled in the shade of the trees overlooking the Khwai River. The camp offers its guests the perfect base from which to
explore the wildlife and culture of this unique habitat. Accommodating 12 guests in 6 en-suite meru tents, Sango Safari Camp is designed in the style
of the classic tented safari camp of days gone by. With its ideal location guests can take advantage of a host of wildlife activities, drives in Moremi
Game Reserve or the Khwai concession, mokoro (traditional canoe) excursions on a channel bordering the game reserve, night drives and a village
tour.
www.sangosafaricamp.com Tel: +267 6863763
Situated on a rocky ridge overlooking the spectacular Chobe River Floodplains, Chobe Elephant Camp offers guests ample opportunities to explore
the wild surroundings. Entirely built out of sandbags, this eco-friendly lodge presents an original design reminiscent of traditional African farmsteads
and can accommodate up to 24 guests in 10 chalets and 1 family unit with 2 rooms. Guests can take part in a variety of activities that include viewing
the regions spectacular wildlife from open safari vehicles, boat cruises, canoe excursions and village tours.
www.chobeelephantcamp.com Tel: +267 6863763
Tucked in the heart of the friendly rural village of Khwai, at the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Guest House opens the door to a
true African escape. Welcoming guests in 6 en-suite bungalows, Khwai Guest House offers a cosy nest from which to experience the spectacular
destination. Guests have the choice between being completely independent and exploring this stunning destination on their own, or joining some of
the many activities offered like drives in Moremi Game Reserve or the Khwai concession, mokoro (traditional canoe) excursions on a channel
bordering the game reserve, night drives and a village tour.
www.khwaiguesthouse.com Tel: +267 6863763
Game Drive Mokoro excursion Village tour Canoe excursion
Postal Address: Private Bag 342 – Maun, Botswana
Contact Person: Vihemba Vasco Sales and Marketing | marketing@bushways.com
www.bushways.com YouTube: Bush Ways Botswana Instagram: Bush Ways Botswana

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE
OKAVANGO
DELTA
Machaba Safaris presents four luxury safari camps, bringing you the best the Okavango
Delta and Zimbabwe has to offer. Machaba and Little Machaba Camps are situated in
the Khwai Concession on the Khwai river, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
Gomoti Plains Camp is located further south into the Okavango Delta, on the edges of
the Gomoti flood-plain system.
Our newest addition to the portfolio, Verney’s Camp , is situated in Hwange National
Park, a beautiful piece of unspoilt wilderness. A safari combining these areas provides
one with a complete safari experience.
VISIT WWW. M A CHABASAF ARIS . C O M

Travel Information
Money
The Botswana currency is Pula (meaning “rain” in Setswana). It is
divided into 100 thebe (meaning “shield”). Traveller cheques and
foreign currency may be changed at banks, bureau de change,
and authorized hotels. The US Dollar, Euros and the South
African Rands are the most easily convertible currencies.
Health
Malaria, including cerebral malaria, is common in Northern
Botswana, in the Okavango and Chobe areas, particularly during
and immediately following the rainy season, from November to
April.
Time
GMT plus 2 hours
Electrical Supply
Electricity is supplied at 220/240v. Both square and round wall
plugs are used. Best is to take a universal travel adapter with you.
Language
Setswana is the national language and English is the official
language.
Telephone
The International access code in Botswana is +267. Cellular
phone coverage is provided by three mobile networks: Mascom,
Orange and be Mobile. Mobile sim cards are available in most
supermarkets and service stations. All major towns in Botswana
are network covered, as well as portions of the national highway
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PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL
• WORLD HERITAGE • PATRIMOINE MONDIAL •
Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo 2017
ITB Berlin 2017
www.botswanatourism.co.bw
Botswana Tourism Organisation
Private Bag 275
Plot 50676
Gaborone, Botswana
board@botswanatourism.co.bw
Botswana Tourism Organisation
Continental Europe
Karl-Marx-Allee 91 A
10243 Berlin, Germany
info@botswanatourism.de
www.botswanatourism.eu
United Nations
Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
Okavango Delta
inscribed on the World
Heritage List in 2014
Of ficial Partner Country ITB Berlin 2017
The Okavango Delta has been declared
the 1000th UNESCO World Heritage site