Trip Tips
Travel and Photo Tips: Things NOT to do on Safari
I think it is important to remind folks of things to avoid when on safari. Some of the items I will list have to do with personal safety, some with respect for wildlife and some are to help us preserve the natural environment of the park: Personal Safety Do not get out of the vehicle: While... »
John Huxley: Our safari in northern Botswana
From time to time, ChobeSafari likes to feature travel stories of others to the region so one can gain a broad view of a typical safari vacation. Here is a recent trip summary by John Huxley. by John Huxley Seriously, our guide Thuso Sarefo says with a wide, Batswana smile, there is an ever-present danger of... »
Travel Tips during the World Cup
The following is the latest travel advice from South African Airlines for the World Cup travel period: With all the excitement in South Africa, South African airports will be abuzz with quite a bit more activity than usual. Most of it will be rowdy soccer/football fans. If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket,... »
Travel Tip/Food Tip – Have you had your Mopane Worms Today?
I’m planning an article of the local foods one may encounter while in Botswana. Having been there, I loved the food and felt it important to tease you with potential meals to order. I’ve been contacting lodges and friends that live in the region. That’s the background. Now here was my surprise. I’ve heard of... »
Photo Tip/Travel Tip – Determining How Long You Have Before the Sun Goes Down on You
The golden hours of sunset are a great time to shoot your photography. Unfortunately, there are times when you are getting those memory shots, but you know you need to get back closer to civilization before the sun goes down. This could be anywhere from a desert location, out on open water, or (for... »
Botswana gets loan to finance Kasane airport
The Botswana government press agency has released a news article related to the Kasane airport serving Chobe. It looks like the goal will be to upgrade the airport to allow aircraft as large as the Boeing 737. The airport is served primarily by ‘bush pilots’ and a few flights a day of the commuter... »
Early Safari Planning Tip: Things to consider
1. Do you want your trip to be dedicated to photography or a vacation mixed with photography? This is a particularly big decision if you are traveling with others who are not dedicated to photography. For me, if traveling with others, I can be up at sunrise, shoot the golden hours and often be home... »
Botswana Finalist in ‘Tourism for Tomorrow Award’ under ‘Destination Stewardship’ category
Congratulations to the Botswana Tourism Board and to Wilderness Safaris as both are finalist in the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards presented by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, now in their sixth year under WTTC’s stewardship are aimed at recognising best practice in sustainable tourism... »
Photo and Travel Tip: Yes, Elephants Can Hide
I recently ran into this ‘fun’ image at Art Wolfe’s blog: While it wasn’t hard to see this elephant, it brought back a lot of memories from my last safari. On that trip, my son, Justin Eleazer, wanted to explore more inland and much further west than we had ever traveled before within Chobe NP. ... »
Travel Tip/Photo Tip – Photographing The Soul of Botswana – the People
As you prepare for a safari, most of us think a lot about the animals, the equipment, the accommodations and travel details. If you are going to Chobe, these are important things; however, it is also important for you to remember that you will be a visitor in this country and this is your... »