National Development Bank (NDB) has identified the setup of small stock feedlots in Ngamiland as opportunity that farmers could viably harness to diversify the farming…
Wilderness Safaris Start 40 Years Commemorations Engagements
5 December 2023 – Okavango Wilderness Safaris has kick started engagements to commemorate 40 years since the Wilderness brand was first born – a small…
Maria and Sandra’s unheralded commitment for education in Khwai
The Maria Ramsden Learning Centre located in Khwai Village opened doors in 2019 to afford kids a chance of a much needed Pre-school education. The…
Scramble for Khwai River Lodge as Belmond Safaris lease not renewed
The Chairman of Khwai Development Trust (KDT) Ronald Ntsogotho has confirmed to the The Okavango Express that KDT has been allocated the lodge site for…
Reconnection Of Elephant Populations In Southern Africa Vital
A new study by the University of Pretoria, Duke University and Elephants Without Borders has highlighted the importance of reconnecting elephant habitats by opening safe…
Natural Selection Participates in Wild Dog Conservation Project
Boniface Keakabetse Eco-Tourism Company, Natural Selection is engaged in a project which aims to prevent the spread of diseases – in particular Canine Distemper Virus…
In remembrance of conservation icon Veronica Roodt
Boniface Keakabetse Originally from South Africa, Veronica Roodt had spent 34 years in Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve where she was engaged in nature conservation. The…
Botswana’s Imported Rhino Poaching Crises
Boniface Keakabetse Professor of tourism studies at University of Botswana Joseph Mbaiwa has challenged Botswana Government to learn from the Namibian community model of rhino…
Okavango Delta polers adaptation to changing flood patterns important for wildlife conservation
Boniface Keakabetse Adaptation to flood patterns and climate change is key to the sustainability of Mokoro (canoe) community poling tourism operations, a foundation of wildlife…
Wilderness Safaris Equip a Borehole For Shokomokwa Residents
Shokomokwa residents near Shorobe village will now enjoy fresh water after Wilderness Safaris equipped a borehole at the settlement to provide for their drinking water.…