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Our journey to Makgadikgadi Pan started at our departure point in Gaborone at 8am on Sunday. I was joined by other guests from the capital to Mosu and we cruised in a luxurious Ford SUV as part of the sponsors’ party.The vehicle made the journey...

On a cold morning, my colleague, Lesego Mogotsi and I started the day off with a 30km day walk in the southwest village. Within 10km, however, we were lost but fortunately called for assistance and were swiftly assisted with directions.Organised by...

From the health-conscious to those looking for leisure, hiking has become a popular outdoor activity for many. In Botswana, almost no month can pass without a social media post advertising upcoming outdoor activities be it sponsored walks, marathons,...

By that evening I was already seated waiting to embark on the marathon journey from Gaborone to Maun. By midnight when I woke up, we had already joined the A35 road and the engine of the big Scania machine was roaring with great determination to get...

The group included First National Bank Botswana representatives, known as First Walkers, the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation and other individual walkers.Since its establishment, the trust has donated close to P5 million to different...

This time around planning for this trip was much easier because it was local. We decided to camp and self-cater. Mpinie Olopeng, being the captain of the team, ensured that transport, camping, and food fees were contributed well on time.The plan was...

With SA easily accessible to Batswana, it has become my playground, as I have been able to visit quite regularly, both for leisure and work trips.My trip to Lesotho was not necessarily a planned one. Nevertheless it was just a spontaneous decision...

Some survive on the piece jobs they get from government departments, such as cutting grass and picking litter. Foreigners are not allowed on these premises, while Batswana are issued with yellow jobseekers' cards that enable them to be identified by...