Transcript Botswana Tourism Presentation

Discover Botswana
© Nick Dixon
Destination Highlights
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Botswana Today
 Peaceful transition to independence
in 1966
 Politically and economically stable
 Ranked 2nd safest country in Africa
(just below Mauritius)
 Committed to conservation of
environment, wildlife, and cultural
heritage
 Well managed and growing mineralbased economy actively seeking
economic diversification
 Tourism sector is nation’s 2nd largest
economic contributor – 13.9% of
GDP
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Tourism Policy
“To obtain, on a sustainable basis, the
greatest possible net social and
economic benefits for Batswana from
their tourism resources; scenic
beauty, wildlife and unique
ecological, geological and cultural
characteristics”
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Tourism Infrastructure
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Approx. 10,000 beds
Lodging graded to
international standards
Over 150 campsites
able to accommodate
more than 6400 people
daily
Excellent road network
around perimeter
Excellent meeting/
conference facilities in
Gaborone, Kasane
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Botswana’s Appeal to Tourists?
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Low Volume, Low
Impact…the norm, not the
exception
Diversity of Safari
Experiences
Over 38% land protected
for nature and wildlife
Iconic Okavango Delta,
Chobe National Park… and
much more…
Remote, Pristine, Wild
Authentic African Safari
Experience
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Be-Spoke Holiday Packages Offered
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Honeymoon tours
Safari Tours
Sports & adventure Tours
Luxury
Cultural tours
Diamond mine tours etc
Heritage Tours
Events tours
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What’s New?
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No trophy hunting beginning
January 2014
 Okavango Delta Awards
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Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
WTTC Destination Stewardship
1000 UNESCO Heritage Site
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New cultural and nature tourism
product in East, Southwest
 Botswana Tourism EcoCertification Program - 21
lodgings to date
 New Clarins Spa at Mowana
Safari Lodge in Kasane
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Getting to Botswana
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Most flights around the world via Johannesburg
(South Africa) or via Nairobi (Kenya Airways) via
Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines).
Same day connections to Botswana on South Africa
Express (SAE) or Air Botswana (AB) flight Regional
routes :
– SA Airlink: daily JNB to Maun,
Kasane and Gaborone
– Air Botswana daily to Maun &
– 3 x a week to Kasane
– Cape Town to Maun
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Courtesy of Wilderness Safaris
The Face of Botswana Tourism Today
The Industry is Committed
to…
 Social Responsibility &
Community Involvement
 Conservation &
Sustainable Development
 Service Excellence
 Knowledgeable and
Caring Workforce
 Intimate & Authentic
Traveler Experiences
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Thank you Re a leboga
Obenne Mbaakanyi
[email protected]
Botswana Tourism
Tel: +267 3913111
Fax: +267 3959455
www.botswanatourism.co.bw
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