Travel Guides
Batswana People and the Setswana Language: A Visitor’s Guide
The Batswana are the majority people of Botswana, and Setswana is the language you will hear most. Here are the greetings, customs and history worth knowing before you go.
San Bushmen Botswana: History, Culture, and Respectful Visits
The San are among the oldest peoples of southern Africa and live across Botswana today. Here is a respectful guide to their history, present realities and how to meet San guides well.
Community Run Safari Camps Botswana: How They Work and How to Choose
Community trusts hold land use rights across parts of Botswana and often run or co-run camps. Here is how the model works and how a guest can check the benefits stay local.
Botswana Music and Dance: Traditional Rhythms and Modern Sounds
Choirs, drums, thumb pianos and dance are part of everyday life in Botswana. Here is how the music works and where a visitor can hear it.
Botswana History Independence: From Protectorate to Diamonds
Botswana moved from British protection to independence in 1966 and built a stable democracy. Here is the short history, and what a traveler can see of it today.
Botswana Lodge vs Tented Camp: Which Safari Stay Fits You?
Lodges, tented camps and fly camps give very different safari experiences. Here is how they compare on comfort, location and atmosphere.
Mobile Camping Safari in Botswana: How It Works and Who It Suits
A mobile camping safari moves through remote country with a guide and a small crew. Here is how it works and who it suits.
Botswana Crafts and Basketry: Where to Buy Okavango Delta Baskets Ethically
Okavango baskets and other crafts are the best souvenirs from Botswana. Here is where to look and how to buy well.
