Botswana: How do loo paper and lemons get to a remote camp in the Okavango Delta?

Africa with André · 2025-04-16

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Botswana is one of the ultimate destinations if you want to go on safari. Why is travelling to Botswana more expensive than other destinations? How do you run a camp or lodge in what feels like the middle of nowhere? What should you know about a visit to this country in southern Africa? James, who works at Desert & Delta Safaris, explains this to us. He also talks about his favourite birds (one sounds like a champagne cork!), and about a new opportunity for visitors to see the cultural side of the country. Be inspired to travel!

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Desert & Delta Safaris: https://desertdelta.com/

Nxamaseri & Tsodilo Hills: https://desertdelta.com/camps/nxamaseri-island-lodge/

Tsodilo Hills on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsodilo

James’ podcast “Inspiring African Travel”: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LK7s27vRQl19aGlUGw8AC?si=db3ab6533e22487a

Aardvark: https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/aardvark

Bird: Collared Pratincole: https://ebird.org/species/colpra and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collared_pratincole

Bird: Black-bellied bustard: https://ebird.org/species/bkbbus1 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-bellied_bustard

Botswana Tourism: https://www.botswanatourism.co.bw/

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Africa with André

"Africa with André" is a podcast where we "Celebrate Africa - One Story at a Time". With this podcast, I want to break down the misconceptions and misunderstandings that many people have about Africa – and to create a positive image of the continent.
Through interviews with partners and friends in tourism, we will listen to their stories: their experiences, their projects and about how they have made a difference in the lives of others.
I’ve worked in the Africa travel industry for over 25 years, and I’ve had many conversations over the years, both with guests and travel colleagues about spending time in Africa: what they expect it will be like, what they worry about. What their understanding and image of the continent is.
This podcast is not about giving you the normal tips of what to do – I am going to assume that you know that you will see Table Mountain when you’re in Cape Town. Rather, our conversations will highlight some of the goosebump moments you could have, and introduce potential new destinations to you.
I want to help you understand how a holiday in one of Africa’s 54 countries is something to be excited about, like a 5 year old is in the days before Christmas.
And just a quick note at the end: this is a project of love – not a job. I choose friends and partners that have stories which I find interesting and inspiring – and I hope you do too.

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