Located in the outskirts of Maun, The Space is anything but ordinary. It’s an art gallery housed in a recycled shipping container that doubles as a vibrant hub for local creativity. Step inside and you’ll find an unexpected world of contemporary Botswana art, where artists work, create and share their stories in real time. It’s […]
Welcome to The Space, Maun’s creative heartbeat. Picture an art gallery inside a shipping container: compact, colourful, and brimming with imagination. That’s exactly what The Space is all about. Founded in 2019 by a collective of artists from the Okavango Delta, it was born from a simple idea; to create a sustainable income by doing […]
Elephant Havens near the Okavango Delta is Botswana’s only elephant orphanage, dedicated to rescuing orphaned and abandoned calves and easing human-elephant conflict. Caring for young elephants is no small feat. They are incredibly vulnerable and require bottle-feeding every three hours, along with constant emotional support; caretakers stay by their side day and night. The ultimate […]
Elephant Havens near the Okavango Delta is Botswana’s only elephant orphanage, dedicated to rescuing orphaned and abandoned calves and easing human-elephant conflict. Caring for young elephants is no small feat. They are incredibly vulnerable and require bottle-feeding every three hours, along with constant emotional support; caretakers stay by their side day and night. The ultimate […]
Add a local twist to your safari with an immersive three-hour cultural visit through Maun. This tour doesn’t just reveal the town’s authentic character but also supports the community behind it. Think donkey carts trundling past, roadside vendors calling out their wares, splashes of street art, and plenty of everyday moments that bring Botswana to […]
A repurposed shipping container sets the stage for this one-hour visit at The Space Botswana in Maun, founded by Atang L.S Arnold. You walk through a small gallery where paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works rotate regularly. The tour focuses on guided discussions, where you learn how artists shape ideas, choose materials, and link their work […]
There is nothing quite like the hush of a mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) safari, and while longer excursions exist, this one-hour introduction is a wonderful way to explore the waterways of the Thamalakane River. Setting off from Thamalakane River Lodge, you’ll glide silently along the reed-lined banks, guided by an expert poler who knows […]
A sunset boat cruise on the Thamalakane River is a fabulous way to ease into your Botswana adventure; no rush, just a front-row seat to the African golden hour. Departing at 5:30 PM from Thamalakane River Lodge, this leisurely one-hour motorised cruise sets the tone beautifully. Think glowing skies, mirror-like waters and the occasional hippo […]
A sleep-out on the Makgadikgadi Pans is stargazing on a whole different level. After a proper 3-hour off-road adventure, you arrive at your “star bed” in the middle of nowhere; elevated above the pans, with nothing between you and the universe but a mosquito net. As night falls, silence takes over and the sky explodes […]
Nata is a strategic stopover in northeastern Botswana, widely known for its proximity to the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans, but its headline act is the community-run Nata Bird Sanctuary: a 230-square-kilometre haven for birdlife set along the northeastern edge of Sua (or Sowa) Pan. It’s one of the few places in Africa where flamingos breed […]
