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Exploring the Birdlife of Northern Botswana with Bush Ways Safaris!

Nestled in the heart of southern Africa, the northern region of Botswana is a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. With its diverse ecosystems, including the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and the Moremi Game Reserve, this region boasts an impressive array of birdlife that attracts birdwatchers from all corners of the globe. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in this avian wonderland is through a Bush Ways safari, an authentic adventure that promises bird lovers an unforgettable birding experience! Okavango Delta: Over 400 Bird Species Await You The Okavango Delta, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site

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African Wild Dog: Botswana’s Endangered Treasure

Botswana, renowned for its vast and diverse ecosystems, offers a thriving habitat for numerous wildlife species. Among them, the African wild dog, also known as the painted dog or Cape hunting dog, stands out as one of the most fascinating and endangered creatures in the region. Sadly, African wild dogs are facing significant threats to their survival. Due to habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict, their populations have experienced a drastic decline over the years. Fortunately, Botswana has emerged as a sanctuary for these remarkable creatures. With its vast expanses of protected areas, including Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, and the

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Mastering Safari Photography: Tips for Capturing the Wild in Frame

Embarking on a safari is a thrilling adventure that offers the unique opportunity to witness wildlife in its natural habitat. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic beginner, capturing the essence of these majestic creatures and breathtaking landscapes requires skill, preparation, and patience. Here’s a few essential tips and tricks to help elevate your safari photography game and bring home your perfectly captured Bush Ways Safari experience! Choose the Right Gear Before you embark on your safari, ensure you have the appropriate photography gear. A sturdy DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses is ideal for capturing distant subjects and

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Exploring Wildlife Wonders in Botswana’s National Parks with Bush Ways Safaris

Botswana is a land of untamed beauty and natural wonder and is home to some of the most pristine and diverse landscapes on the African continent.  At Bush Ways Safaris, we offer a wide range of safari options that take you on unforgettable journeys through the heart of Botswana’s national parks. These wildlife treasures are protected areas committed to conservation, and they offer an unparalleled opportunity to witness Africa’s wildlife and natural splendour up close. In this week’s article, we’ve recapped these wildlife havens below: Chobe National Park: Land of Giants Chobe National Park, located in the northeastern corner of Botswana,

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My first safari with our new water filtration system

We have been running our first safaris with our new water filter system on our safari vehicles now. I have been on a Leopard Safari for the last 3 weeks and I was quite excited to see how it would affect the daily life on safari and if we would feel any difference at all.

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MY SAFARI EXPERIENCE by Moitshephi Lorato Choto

First of all who knew taking up on a new life and new challenge would be amazing and breathtaking. Had someone told me sooner, I would have long quit teaching and become a translator. I recently started a new job as a translator with Bush Ways and I got the best pleasure to be thrown right in the mix at the get go. It all started normally, pack your bags you are going on a 6 night trip to Moremi

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Bush Ways’ new generation of drinking water on mobile safaris

From this season on we will provide our guests on our mobile safaris with clean, fresh drinking water throughout the safari, right from the vehicle. For a few months now we have been working on equipping our vehicles with special tanks and a water filtration system. As we are operating in wilderness areas where environmental protection is one of our biggest concerns, we have come to the decision that we can no longer accept taking bottled water on our mobile safaris. An average safari has been using 70 x 5L water bottles, to ensure our guests always have enough drinking water. Those numbers added up

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Our Environmental Club was out in the bush – Bush Ways Foundation and Elephants for Africa

Between the 10th and 13th of May 2019, thirty standard seven students from Khumaga Primary School came into the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park for 24-hours each. Accompanying the students were eight parents and teachers. During each two-day, one-night trip, the participants went on two game drives, heard from a range of professionals in the conservation and tourism industries, participated in multiple activities and heard about Elephants for Africa’s (EfA’s) research activities.

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The Bed Night Bank and Bush Ways Foundation

The Bed Night Bank and Bush Ways Foundation

The Bed Night Bank by Travel for Impact One of the local projects we as Bush Ways are supporting is the Bed Night Bank initiated by one of our partners #TravelforImpact and Safari Destinations – Botswana & Zimbabwe. Travel for Impact is a social enterprise that links the travel industry with local community projects in Northern Botswana. Travel for Impact aims to bridge the gap between the tourism sector and civil society, allowing visitors and tourism

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