Located in the outskirts of Maun, The Space is anything but ordinary. It’s an art gallery housed in a recycled shipping container that doubles as a vibrant hub for local creativity. Step inside and you’ll find an unexpected world of contemporary Botswana art, where artists work, create and share their stories in real time. It’s […]
Welcome to The Space, Maun’s creative heartbeat. Picture an art gallery inside a shipping container: compact, colourful, and brimming with imagination. That’s exactly what The Space is all about. Founded in 2019 by a collective of artists from the Okavango Delta, it was born from a simple idea; to create a sustainable income by doing […]
Elephant Havens near the Okavango Delta is Botswana’s only elephant orphanage, dedicated to rescuing orphaned and abandoned calves and easing human-elephant conflict. Caring for young elephants is no small feat. They are incredibly vulnerable and require bottle-feeding every three hours, along with constant emotional support; caretakers stay by their side day and night. The ultimate […]
Add a local twist to your safari with an immersive three-hour cultural visit through Maun. This tour doesn’t just reveal the town’s authentic character but also supports the community behind it. Think donkey carts trundling past, roadside vendors calling out their wares, splashes of street art, and plenty of everyday moments that bring Botswana to […]
A repurposed shipping container sets the stage for this one-hour visit at The Space Botswana in Maun, founded by Atang L.S Arnold. You walk through a small gallery where paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works rotate regularly. The tour focuses on guided discussions, where you learn how artists shape ideas, choose materials, and link their work […]
There is nothing quite like the hush of a mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) safari, and while longer excursions exist, this one-hour introduction is a wonderful way to explore the waterways of the Thamalakane River. Setting off from Thamalakane River Lodge, you’ll glide silently along the reed-lined banks, guided by an expert poler who knows […]
A sunset boat cruise on the Thamalakane River is a fabulous way to ease into your Botswana adventure; no rush, just a front-row seat to the African golden hour. Departing at 5:30 PM from Thamalakane River Lodge, this leisurely one-hour motorised cruise sets the tone beautifully. Think glowing skies, mirror-like waters and the occasional hippo […]
Lunch at the Lookout Café turns mealtime into a sightseeing stop on the edge of the Batoka Gorge! From your table, you see the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi River below, and the mist from the Falls drifts across the gorge. Indoor and outdoor seating flows together, so you can move around while you […]
The River Song drifts along the Zambezi near Victoria Falls for 2 to 2.5 hours as the sky shifts from gold to deep pink. Cold hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, premium drinks, beers, juice, and soft drinks are served throughout. Watch the banks for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds as the light fades. The staff keeps everything […]
Over 2.5 hours, you walk with a guide across the Victoria Falls Bridge and follow its journey from design in England to assembly at Victoria Falls between 1904 and 1905. You hear about the people behind it, the challenges during construction, and how it linked to Cecil John Rhodes’ Cape to Cairo railway idea (plans […]
