Botswana

An extensive renovation of Baines Lodge in Botswana’s UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta is now complete, with the A&K Sanctuary property reopening its doors to guests.

Botswana specialist Desert & Delta Safaris is strengthening its presence in Australia and New Zealand by engaging with Africa wholesale operators in key cities such as Perth, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland.

Singita has confirmed its expansion into Botswana for the first time through the addition of Singita Elela – revealed exclusively by LATTE last week.

South African luxury ecotourism and conservation brand, Singita, will open its first lodge in Botswana in mid-2026.

Marking a quarter-century of curating extraordinary travel experiences, Sanctuary Retreats, part of the A&K Travel Group family, has confirmed the complete reimagining and rebuilding of two of its flagship African properties: Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda, soon to be Gorilla Forest Lodge, offering unparalleled proximity to mountain gorillas, and Baines’ Lodge in Botswana, renowned for its unique Okavango Delta adventures.

Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari, in the heart of the Okavango Delta has launches a two-day experience led by specialist safari guide and anthropological researcher.

Savute Safari Lodge opens its doors in the heart of Botswana

Savute Safari Lodge, part of the Desert & Delta Safaris’ portfolio of luxury lodges, will be completely revitalised and will welcome back guests from 1 June 2024 after a complete rebuild. A highlight for travellers for the past 25 years, the new Savute Safari Lodge elevates the safari experience to new luxury standards.

African travel specialist, Wilderness Safaris, has rebranded ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2023 to Wilderness.

African ecotourism and conservation brand, Singita, is honing in on a number of new locations in Southern Africa to expand its ultra-luxury footprint and plug gaps for the brand’s ‘super safari’ offering.

andBeyond has partnered with optics manufacturer SWAROVSKI OPTIK to create a selection of specialised itineraries that have been designed specifically to cater for birding fanatics while also providing an outstanding travel experience for their non-birding companions.

Arcadia Expeditions has launched an itinerary through the Okavango Delta that will be led by filmmaker and wildlife photographer Greg Nelson.