Botswana Archives - A Luxury Travel Blog For those who enjoy the finer things in life... Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:21:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Discovering luxury in the wild at Atzaró Okavango https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/07/04/discovering-luxury-in-the-wild-at-atzaro-okavango/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/07/04/discovering-luxury-in-the-wild-at-atzaro-okavango/#comments Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:00 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=200353 The brand new Atzaró Okavango Camp lies in the game-rich southern reaches of the Okavango Delta and is best...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/06/24/botswana-luxury-safari-experience/feed/ 15 KAZA – Southern Africa’s conservation wonderland awaits https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/12/09/kaza-southern-africas-conservation-wonderland-awaits/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/12/09/kaza-southern-africas-conservation-wonderland-awaits/#comments Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:21:08 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=195807 Welcome to the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), the world’s largest Terrestrial Transfrontier Conservation area with its official tourism...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/12/09/kaza-southern-africas-conservation-wonderland-awaits/feed/ 15 Coming soon to Botswana: One of the world’s most remarkable safari lodges https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/27/atzaro-okavango-camp-botswana/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/27/atzaro-okavango-camp-botswana/#comments Sat, 27 May 2023 21:30:50 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=190282 The Atzaró Okavango Camp is set to become one of the world's most remarkable safari lodges. Nestled in the pristine African wilderness of the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta, this ultra-luxury adventure camp is nothing short of magnificent.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/27/atzaro-okavango-camp-botswana/feed/ 5 Botswana: A sustainable safari destination https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/17/botswana-sustainable-safari-destination/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/17/botswana-sustainable-safari-destination/#comments Wed, 17 May 2023 20:06:10 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=189920 There are few countries in Africa that can compete with Botswana for safari exclusivity and luxury, as well as abundant wildlife and diverse landscapes. With a population of roughly 2 million, the country is slightly larger than France and slightly smaller than Texas, yet 40% of its land is dedicated to parks and wildlife.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/17/botswana-sustainable-safari-destination/feed/ 17 The secret life of Botswana’s zebras https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/09/the-secret-life-of-botswanas-zebras/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/09/the-secret-life-of-botswanas-zebras/#comments Tue, 09 May 2023 12:43:26 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=189579 The sun sank low in the sky, and from our chairs around the fire we listened to the sounds of the desert. The eerie calls of jackals filled the air, and the night sky echoed with their yips and howls. One by one stars appeared in the sky overhead, and the jackals became quiet.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/01/18/mashatu-safari/feed/ 11 The 5 African National Parks that you have to visit in your lifetime! https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/11/11/best-african-national-parks-to-visit/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/11/11/best-african-national-parks-to-visit/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:05:09 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=184581 Is there anything more suitable to escape the daily hustle and bustle than roaming one of many insanely beautiful national parks on the African continent?

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/11/11/best-african-national-parks-to-visit/feed/ 14 Where is the best place for a safari – East or Southern Africa? https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/08/21/safari-east-or-southern-africa/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/08/21/safari-east-or-southern-africa/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:00:24 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=181808 The two main safari regions are East Africa and Southern Africa, and each holds its own unique natural and cultural treasures.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/06/06/the-okavango-panhandle/feed/ 8 Safari and service – the perfect combination for families https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/04/04/safari-and-service-perfect-combination-for-families/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/04/04/safari-and-service-perfect-combination-for-families/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:27:41 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=178850 Unless you are focused on seeing the likes of tigers, pumas, jaguars, bears, or wolves, Africa is by far the best region for wildlife safaris.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/12/28/visiting-northern-botswana-in-style/feed/ 10 2021’s best eco-luxury hotels https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/09/01/2021s-best-eco-luxury-hotels/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/09/01/2021s-best-eco-luxury-hotels/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:48:10 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=172326 Sustainable travel will ensure the destinations we cherish will be around for future generations. Sustainable luxury tourism applies to...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/06/11/best-safari-camps-to-see-wild-dogs/feed/ 3 The ultimate eco-friendly places you can visit during the COVID pandemic https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/04/19/the-ultimate-eco-friendly-places-you-can-visit-during-the-covid-pandemic/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/04/19/the-ultimate-eco-friendly-places-you-can-visit-during-the-covid-pandemic/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:25:03 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=169906 Sustainability and responsible travel have become one of the most important words in the tourism industry as guests are...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/04/19/the-ultimate-eco-friendly-places-you-can-visit-during-the-covid-pandemic/feed/ 8 Untamed Botswana: an unparalleled wilderness experience https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/01/21/untamed-botswana-wilderness-experience/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/01/21/untamed-botswana-wilderness-experience/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:00:26 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=166310 Blessed with some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth, Botswana is one of Africa’s most exquisite safari destinations....

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