Botswana: A History of Sustainability April 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Botswana has achieved what some western countries dream of: it has turned its economy around and exited recession. In announcing the positive results, the country’s Central Statistics Office confirmed what independent travelers have known for some time; Botswana’s potential is derived from its inherited natural magnificence, as well as from broader economic ambitions. Landlocked and… Read More »
Congratulations to Botswana Safari Outfitter March 9th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Tourism for Tomorrow 2010 Finalists Announced As part of Boundless Journeys’ commitment to traveling responsibly and and giving back to the areas in which we travel, we continually seek to develop partnerships with the best travel suppliers around the world. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the finalists for the 2010 Tourism… Read More »
Botswana Safari News, Black Rhino November 10th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes Good news from Botswana! Boundless Journeys’ Botswana safari guests now have even more to look forward to… on September 26th, wildlife monitors reported the birth of a Black Rhino in the wild; an unusual occurrence for the species that was only reintroduced to Botswana in 2003. In 1992, Black Rhinos where sadly considered “locally extinct”… Read More »
The Best Botswana Safari Camps October 24th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes Wildness Safaris’ Mombo and Little Mombo Named Top Resorts in 2009 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Exciting news from our safari partners Wilderness Safaris in Southern Africa – Mombo and Little Mombo camps were voted the Number 1 Resort in Africa in the 2009 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. We’ve known this for years,… Read More »
Planning an African Safari July 13th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes Planning an African Safari can present may challenges, and may seem overwhelming for those who would like to take this trip of a lifetime. There is much to consider, so we thought this recent article could provide a few basic tips on how to get started. Don’t let the fear of not knowing how to… Read More »
The Natural Wonders of the World May 19th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes New7Wonders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving the world’s citizens a voice in choosing the most stunning places on earth, is at it again. In 2007 they organized a global voting platform project to have people from all ends of the world vote on The New Natural Wonders of the World; organic, historical, and architectural… Read More »
Top 10 Wildlife Photography Tips to Remember April 9th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes Planning the safari of a lifetime to Tanzania or Botswana? Here are a few tips from the pros on how best to capture the perfect moment: Shoot at the Highest Resolution – You can always compress an image for e-mail or web display later, but it’s tough to up-res or add picture information if… Read More »
Epic films from Botswana's Okavango Delta March 16th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes Dereck and Beverly Joubert, long time collaborators with our Southern Africa partner Wilderness Safaris: These multi-award winning National Geographic film makers, recently completed a project close to their hearts on the reintroduction of Botswana’s once-extinct rhino. It will premier on March 14, 2009 on National Geographic (please check local times). Anyone who has traveled to… Read More »
Tales from the Trail: Botswana Safaris February 18th, 2009 • by Karen Cleary Location: Mombo Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta The Maned Lioness From the late 1990s until 2002, a rather peculiar lioness and her pride used the immediate vicinity of Mombo Camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. ‘Martina’, as she was named, was a huge muscular lioness with a mane resembling that of a four-year-old male… Read More »