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Botswana tourism needs a revamp

Lush waters: Botswana's tourism is centred around the Okavango Delta in the North-West PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI
Lush waters: Botswana's tourism is centred around the Okavango Delta in the North-West PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

Botswana’s tourism industry is built on its world-renowned wildlife and conservation efforts, but as global travel trends evolve, the country must consider how to expand beyond its traditional offerings.

A recent visit to South Africa’s Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and Western Cape provinces demonstrated how structured provincial tourism can boost visitor experiences, economic activity, and local engagement.

Unlike Botswana, where tourism remains heavily centred on high-end safaris, South Africa has developed a model that promotes cultural, adventure, urban, and culinary tourism elements that Botswana could incorporate to diversify its own sector.

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