Pangolin places Botswana on global awards stage
Friday, June 07, 2019
Pangolin has managed to beat rival nominees from across Africa, including some well-established African Safari brands
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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