Author Archives: Tamina Siebel

Luc discovers Botswana

Posted on 20th June 2025

  My partner and I recently had the chance to explore Botswana. This incredible country truly completely blew us away. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and this deep, grounding connection to both the land and its people.     There’s su
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    • Kenya Safaris – Private Conservancies vs. Public National Parks

    Posted on 19th May 2025

      “Tendea dunia vyema; hukukabidhiwa na wazazi wako, umeazimwa na watoto wako.” (“Treat the Earth well; it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.”) Kenyan Proverb   In Kenya, this timeless wisdom is more than a proverb – it is a way of l
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    • Safari Lodges vs. Safari Camps: Which Wild Escape Wins Your Heart?

    Posted on 28th March 2025

    Title Image - Gunn's Camp Okavango Delta   Safari Lodges vs. Safari Camps: Which Wild Escape Wins Your Heart? When it comes to experiencing the wild beauty of Botswana, deciding where to stay can prove to be a difficult decision. Among the many accommodation options, safari camps and safari
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    • What is an African ‘BOMA’?

    Posted on 11th November 2024

      The Swahili term ‘Boma’ is traditionally known as an enclosure or fence used to protect livestock like cows, sheep, goats and other animals from predators. It can also act as a general communal space for social interaction and cultural expression. However, if you are a safari lover you
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    • Light Aircraft Charter on Safari – Luggage Restrictions & Passenger Weight Regulations Explained

    Posted on 4th June 2024

      Oftentimes safari destinations are remote and not easily accessible by road. Light aircraft charter flights are therefore an integral part of being on safari. Light aircraft charters are quite different from your average regional airline flight: Destinations are remote (no refuelling) Wea
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    • Understanding Botswana’s Safari Seasons

    Posted on 30th April 2024

        Determining the most appropriate safari option can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Apart from many other obvious questions, almost every client wants to know, what time of the year is most suitable for a safari in Botswana. We do not really like to label any one of Botswana’s
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    • What exactly is a “bucket shower”?

    Posted on 22nd April 2024

      Bucket showers offer a unique and eco-friendly way to bathe under the African sky. For many travellers they are an integral part of an authentic African safari experience. In areas where running water is limited or unavailable, such as remote or mobile safari camps, a bucket shower is a sim
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    • Gondwana Tours & Safaris is “Paying it forward” ….

    Posted on 15th January 2024

      As a company operating in Africa, Gondwana Tours & Safaris has for some time been looking to get more involved in, and to support an African charity, thereby “paying it forward” in a very measurable and sustainable way. It seemed a daunting task to decide which of the many worthy ca
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    • Spotlight on the best safari destinations for you… (by Steffi Presske)

    Posted on 4th September 2023

      In this blog we would like to spotlight some of our favourite safari destinations in Africa and highlight what makes them so special and different from each other. We would like to give you some general pointers when planning your trip, which might help you to pick the best safari destination f
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    • Tanzania – Follow Steffi’s footsteps (June 2023)

    Posted on 24th July 2023

      A heavy feeling comes over me as I climb into the 13 “seater” light aircraft from Auric Air connecting us at Kilimanjaro International airport to our long international flight back home. A wonderful time in Tanzania has come to an end. The 10 days on safari in one of my favourite countri
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