Pangolin places Botswana on global awards stage

Pangolin has managed to beat rival nominees from across Africa, including some well-established African Safari brands
Pangolin has managed to beat rival nominees from across Africa, including some well-established African Safari brands

The Pangolin Chobe Hotel has won the prestigious title of Africa’s Leading New Hotel at this year’s World Travel Awards held in Mauritius.

Beating rival nominees from across Africa, including some well-established African safari brands, The Pangolin Chobe Hotel was the only Botswana property honoured at the awards this year.

“This is a huge win for Botswana and The Pangolin Chobe Hotel. The Chobe National Park is the best year-round wildlife photography destination in Africa and we were incredibly proud to be recognised by our peers at such an illustrious event,” director Toby Jermyn said in a press release.

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