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Promoting destination #Botswana. Marketing Director @DesertDelta #TravelPodcast co-founder with #InspiringAfricanTravel on @InspAfricanTrav

Botswana
Joined August 2011
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**The great elephant crossings** Heard of East Africa's famous zebra migration crossings? > Well in Southern Africa there's another epic migration that takes place. #Botswana sees huge herds of elephant crossing this river. A #BucketList experience! > #traveltips #ThisIsChobe
Its the best time of year to see mega herds of #elephant swimming & crossing the #Chobe River frm #Botswana into #Namibia - A great #African #wildlife spectacle. Keep an eye out on our #webcam to see if you're lucky enough to catch a crossing live on cam! chobegamelodge.com/the-chobe…
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If you love #travel in #Africa here is a great episode for you - The #VictoriaFalls - Follow *Inspiring African Travel* wherever you listen to #podcasts for more of our content including #Botswana #Kilimanjaro #Uganda #Rwanda #Zanzibar #KZN and MUCH MORE. > #ResponsibleTravel
EPISODE DROP: Featuring world famous #VictoriaFalls - A place we at #InspiringAfricanTravel simply LOVE. Our local guest was Jess White from @WildHorizons > Listen in to our #travelpodcast for all your #VicFalls travel tips! inspiringafricantravel.com > #Zimbabwe #Zambia #Podcast
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I've been working with Vivian for many years as she's climbed the ladder from Safari Guide to Head Guide and now Head Environmentalist at @chobegamelodge Great work team!
A great read about our female guides changing norms across the African continent. The Chobe all-female guiding team. Read more in the latest Go World Travel Mag. > #Botswana #WomensRights #Africa #TravelNews #Tourism
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A real pleasure to talk about this wonderful province in South Africa - #KZN One of my favourite #podcasts so far. Thanks for joining us @Melanie_vanZyl - Stuart @capturingafrica - time to revive your hashtag #ThisIsKZN > > #podcast #travelpodcast
Latest episode of our #TravelPodcast is out - special guest @Melanie_vanZyl joins us to share our favourite tips for exploring #KwaZuluNatal in #SouthAfrica - Download by searching #InspiringAfricanTravel wherever you podcast or on: inspiringafricantravel.com > #KZN #ThisIsKZN
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Human populations are increasing in Africa - if we are to slow down the demise of our wildlife then co-existing is the only way. This paper by @TempeAdams studies the us of wildlife/nature corridors in urban & agricultural development areas which are fundamental to conservation!
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Breaking news : Botswana launches ministry of entrepreneurship - live from #under30summit @forbesafrica @Forbes
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Our very own assistant head guide Florence Kagiso featured in @CitizenFemme > > #WomenInTravel #Botswana #femaleempowerment
Sustainable Living: 10 Women Share Their Top Tips bloglovin.com/blogs/citizen-… on @bloglovin
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James Wilson retweeted
Lempheditse 'MC' Odumetse was born in Maun and raised in Sexaxa by his grandmother. From being a waiter, he's now the managing director of Chobe Holdings, one of the country's top 'high-end' tourism groups. Read his extraordinary story tomorrow in @MmegiOnline
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An absolute idol of mine growing up - #ShaneWarne - is out. And our respects go out to #RodMarsh as well - another legend in the game. Heavy heart in cricket world today.
Shane Warne dies, aged 52, from a suspected heart attack. RIP
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It’s finally happening⁠! The Forbes #Under30Summit is coming to the world’s greatest growth market, #Africa, for the first time. Sign up today to join African entrepreneurs, Forbes U30 Listers & Botswanan up-and-comers. See our itinerary & register here: on.forbes.com/6018KdYHm
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This announcement is a firsthand account of how #responsibletravel in developing countries is paying dividends. You can listen to him on season 2 episode 3 to hear his story. Congratulations Mc! #Botswana #AfricanTravel #travelpodcast #podcast #
From camp waiter to Group General Manager! What an amazing achievement Lempheditse Odumetse. It has been amazing watching your journey within the Chobe Holdings Group. Read the full press release desertdelta.com/lempheditse-…
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#Forbes #Under30Summit is coming to #Botswana for the first event in #Africa ever. **We’ll explore in every way the best of Africa, and harness the power of entrepreneurial capitalism amid the continent whose growth will help define the 21st century** forbes.com/connect/event/202…
Replying to @BWGovernment
To learn more, please visit 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit – Africa. To join the conversation on social, follow #Under30Summit. The Republic of Botswana and @debeersgroup are the anchor sponsors of the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa.
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Who is planning on being there for the FNB Kazungula Bridge #Marathon ? > The only place in the world where 4-countries meet in one area! #Namibia #Zimbabwe #Botswana #Zambia What a place for an event like this! #ThisIsChobe for a reason! An incredible destination!
4 days to go until the FNB Kazungula Bridge Marathon! If you were not able to register for the marathon before, it’s not too late. We are open for late registration until tomorrow Wednesday 23 February 2022! #FNBKBM2022 #FNBB #30YearsofPositiveChange Bank of #TheChangeables
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Have you subscribed to our #TravelPodcast - We're on series 4.. where have you been? > If you work in #travel or love travelling in #Africa we hope you will find this #podcast entertaining (we're only serious 80% of the time) & insightful. #PodcastAndChill #podcasts
Special #podcast episode from #Zimbabwe and #Botswana - Travel is back! We're calling 2022 *The Year of Travelling to Africa* - search for #INSPIRINGAFRICANTRAVEL to find our #travelpodcast or listen on our website inspiringafricantravel.com #ResponsibleTravel
Lots of great elephant sightings on our LIVE #webcam NOW! > Beautiful green floodplains and recent rains means mud baths & plentiful grass for grazing. Elephant heaven! > chobegamelodge.com/the-chobe… > #Botswana #ThisIsChobe #Elephant #LiveSafari #Travel #ChobeGameLodge
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Botswana is arguably a worthy bucket list destination for your 2022 travel plans. #africa #chobe #Travel #DontMissOut #safari Get in touch when you’re ready to travel. 📲martinmeyersafaris.com – at South Africa
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Ever been #WhiteWaterRafting ? One of the most thrilling & safest places in the world is #Zambezi River in #Zimbabwe - This episode we talk to the region's most experienced #rafting guide "Skinner" who has been at it for 30yrs to find out why! #travelPODCAST #Podcast #Africa
No need to fear. #Botswana is open to #British travellers. There will never be better offers & opportunities to have an adventure for such great value.
Hey BRITS! Skiing holiday chopped due to the French travel ban? We know how you feel! #Botswana is open and safe! Book a private island or an 8-night safari with a free helicopter flight. Make the most of amazing deals and get in touch with us! #travelban off! #holidayseason
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Calling all those in #Namibia #Botswana or #SouthAfrica who've had overseas travels plans scuppered by these travel bans. Hire out a ** whole island in the #Okavango for $2200 a day ** private use for 8 guests. Festive season dates available.A chance to escape to the wilderness!
Need a #PrivateIsland escape? Take a look at this amazing offer at Nxamaseri Island Lodge in the #OkavangoDelta
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