<p>19 November 2020 </p><p><strong>GABORONE</strong>– As Botswana’s borders open up to international travellers, Wilderness Safaris is thrilled to start welcoming all guests to its exclusive Jao, Vumbura and Kalahari concessions from mid-December 2020, and to continue hosting guests at Mombo, King’s Pool, Qorokwe and Jacana camps, which have been open to domestic travellers for several months.</p><p>“As South Africa’s – and Botswana’s – borders reopen, now is the ideal time to rediscover some of Botswana’s most pristine wilderness at our remote camps, situated in the best private wildlife areas in the Okavango Delta and Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, and within the vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Air access is also opening up, with Airlink flying in to Maun and Kasane from Johannesburg as of 1 December. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable teams eagerly await the opportunity to ensure that all guests experience life-changing journeys, from the minute they arrive at our camps until they return safely home”, notes Wilderness Safaris Botswana MD, Kim Nixon.</p>.<p>“As more and more people seek to immerse themselves in nature after months of lockdown, our small and intimate camps offer an optimal base from which to experience the uplifting power of a wild environment, while reconnecting with oneself and family once again. Exploring vast tracts of pristine wilderness, coupled with exciting wildlife encounters in relative privacy, offer the perfect adventure in the new world of travel”, Kim adds.</p>.<p>In line with the company’s stringent health and hygiene standards, which follow the World Health Organisation’s protocols, Wilderness Safaris will ensure that guests are taken care of every step of the way. Its camps accommodate small numbers of guests and thus already have an advantage in that there is ample space for comfortable social distancing. The wide variety of activities on offer – from game drives to bush walks, and boating and mekoro activities (camp- and water-dependent) – also allow for physical distance between guests. The company’s stringent health measures on Wilderness Air and in camp, as well as those implemented by the Botswana government, offer tremendous peace of mind.</p>.<p>“As many of our neighbouring communities largely rely on the tourism industry, we are encouraged to see borders reopening, and can’t wait to welcome travellers to our beautiful country again. Our commitment to protecting Botswana’s wildlife and caring for people remains a central focus for us, and we are deeply grateful to all of our guests and agents, as well as our Chairman’s Foundation, who have all generously supported our Conservation Heroes COVID-Relief fund since April 2020”, Kim says.</p>.<p>“This situation has given us a renewed appreciation for the impact conservation tourism has on the lives of so many people, and we certainly look forward to crafting many more life-changing journeys for our guests”, concludes Kim.</p><p>For updated information on COVID-19 protocols and travel updates for Wilderness Safaris Botswana, <a href="https://wilderness-safaris.com/botswana">click here</a>. To watch a video featuring Wilderness Safaris Botswana’s recent COVID-relief efforts, <a href="https://youtu.be/4XQTSiFwkB8">click here</a>.</p><p>For more information or to enquire about a reservation, please visit <a href="http://www.wilderness-safaris.com/">www.wilderness-safaris.com</a>.</p><p><strong>ENDS.</strong></p>
<p>19 November 2020 </p><p><strong>GABORONE</strong>– As Botswana’s borders open up to international travellers, Wilderness Safaris is thrilled to start welcoming all guests to its exclusive Jao, Vumbura and Kalahari concessions from mid-December 2020, and to continue hosting guests at Mombo, King’s Pool, Qorokwe and Jacana camps, which have been open to domestic travellers for several months.</p><p>“As South Africa’s – and Botswana’s – borders reopen, now is the ideal time to rediscover some of Botswana’s most pristine wilderness at our remote camps, situated in the best private wildlife areas in the Okavango Delta and Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, and within the vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Air access is also opening up, with Airlink flying in to Maun and Kasane from Johannesburg as of 1 December. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable teams eagerly await the opportunity to ensure that all guests experience life-changing journeys, from the minute they arrive at our camps until they return safely home”, notes Wilderness Safaris Botswana MD, Kim Nixon.</p>.<p>“As more and more people seek to immerse themselves in nature after months of lockdown, our small and intimate camps offer an optimal base from which to experience the uplifting power of a wild environment, while reconnecting with oneself and family once again. Exploring vast tracts of pristine wilderness, coupled with exciting wildlife encounters in relative privacy, offer the perfect adventure in the new world of travel”, Kim adds.</p>.<p>In line with the company’s stringent health and hygiene standards, which follow the World Health Organisation’s protocols, Wilderness Safaris will ensure that guests are taken care of every step of the way. Its camps accommodate small numbers of guests and thus already have an advantage in that there is ample space for comfortable social distancing. The wide variety of activities on offer – from game drives to bush walks, and boating and mekoro activities (camp- and water-dependent) – also allow for physical distance between guests. The company’s stringent health measures on Wilderness Air and in camp, as well as those implemented by the Botswana government, offer tremendous peace of mind.</p>.<p>“As many of our neighbouring communities largely rely on the tourism industry, we are encouraged to see borders reopening, and can’t wait to welcome travellers to our beautiful country again. Our commitment to protecting Botswana’s wildlife and caring for people remains a central focus for us, and we are deeply grateful to all of our guests and agents, as well as our Chairman’s Foundation, who have all generously supported our Conservation Heroes COVID-Relief fund since April 2020”, Kim says.</p>.<p>“This situation has given us a renewed appreciation for the impact conservation tourism has on the lives of so many people, and we certainly look forward to crafting many more life-changing journeys for our guests”, concludes Kim.</p><p>For updated information on COVID-19 protocols and travel updates for Wilderness Safaris Botswana, <a href="https://wilderness-safaris.com/botswana">click here</a>. To watch a video featuring Wilderness Safaris Botswana’s recent COVID-relief efforts, <a href="https://youtu.be/4XQTSiFwkB8">click here</a>.</p><p>For more information or to enquire about a reservation, please visit <a href="http://www.wilderness-safaris.com/">www.wilderness-safaris.com</a>.</p><p><strong>ENDS.</strong></p>
