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Active safaris, particularly by bicycles, is a growing niche for Botswana, agents heard at Viva Expeditions’ Beyond the Brochure event in Christchurch last night. 

Viva Expeditions has released Essential Botswana, a nine-day safari that packages three distinct safari experiences into a single itinerary — the Kalahari and two separate regions of the Okavango Delta, each with a different landscape, wildlife focus and set of activities.

The Safari Company has limited spaces available on two fully accommodated safaris designed for the 50-plus traveller and escorted by Andy Kibby.

Bookings are now open for the Sediba Sa Rona lodge in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, which is set to open from 16 March 2026.

World Journeys has distributed news and images of the newly refurbished Chobe Princess vessels which offer river safari experiences on the Chobe River. 

Adventure World’s partner Desert & Delta Safaris are changing the face, and the sound, of safari experiences in Botswana. 

The Wings Over Botswana tour ventures through the Chobe National Park in one of four electric-powered game drive vehicles.

World Journeys travel designer and Africa expert Tony O’Callaghan is currently in Botswana checking out luxury camps and lodges, prior to attending the Indaba trade show in Durban, South Africa. First on the agenda was andBeyond Savute Under Canvas, a mobile camp in a wild and remote setting, followed by a luxury chalet at Savute Safari Lodge, both in wildlife-rich Chobe National Park.  Next up is the famed Okavango Delta.

World Journeys reports that families travelling with teens have a new option for safaris in Africa. 

Luxury safari operator andBeyond has introduced a new series of WILDchild Eco-Guide Challenges, immersing young people in Africa’s natural wonders and cultures. 

Botswana’s borders began progressively opening this week. The country’s President has announced a phased approach that will see air travel resume at Botswana’s three key airports: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Kasane and Maun.

International air travel will then follow, resuming from 1 December at Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport in Francistown, as well as the opening of ground crossings at the commercial