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A must read, unfortunately Botswana follows the same track.....

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Serengeti Tourism at a Crossroads: A Call to Action for the Travel Industry The Serengeti is rightly regarded as one of our planet's great natural treasures. Kenya's share is the Masai Mara Reserv...

Exciting News for Travelers to Botswana! Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Passenger Flights to Maun!

We are thrilled to announce that Ethiopian Airlines will commence passenger flight operations to and from MUB Maun, Botswana, starting from June 10, 2024 via Luanda, Angola. There will be a brief one-hour stop in Luanda; however, passengers will stay on the plane during this layover. This exciting development will offer travelers even more options to explore the breathtaking beauty of Botswana and its incredible wildlife.

Here are the details of this exciting new service:

Flight Schedule:
Addis Ababa to Maun, Botswana (UPDATE, into Maun direct from Addis, flight Maun to Addis via Ndola)
Three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Aircraft: B738-MAX
Effective Date: June 10, 2024

In addition to Ethiopian Airlines' new service, travelers can also look forward to enhanced connectivity from Windhoek, Namibia, with FlyNamibia's flights to VFA Victoria Falls. Although the connection between Windhoek and Maun has been postponed until April 2025, these upcoming routes will further improve access to beautiful Botswana.

Ethiopian Airlines' new service promises a smooth travel opportunity to our destination. For more information contact [email protected]
Africa's Eden

Planet Wilderness crew wishes a merry Xmas and a prosperous 2023

Planet Wilderness Team wünscht frohe Weihnachten und und ein gutes 2023

1st July 2022 sky Maun not so often isn't it😉

BREAKING NEWS FROM BOTSWANA:

From Monday 14th of February 2022 fully vaccinated travellers to Botswana no longer need a negative PCR to enter the country.
All non-vaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours at time of entry.

Botswana is leading the way!

Yebo finally back in the bush and not rusty a bit😏, just a few highlights from our recent exciting Moremi trip........

PRESS RELEASE: SEASONAL RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE OUTLOOK FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 2021 TO MARCH 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) has reviewed the state of the global climate systems and analyzed the rainfall prospects for the rainfall season, which starts in October 2021 and ends in March 2022.

During the first half of the season, from October to December 2021, most of the country with the exception of the southwest, is expected to receive normal to above normal rainfall. Kgalagadi District is expected to receive normal to below normal rainfall. Temperatures for this period are expected to be normal to above normal.

During the second half of the season, from January to March 2022, the bulk of the country will receive normal to above normal rains with the northern parts receiving above normal rainfall. Temperatures will be normal with a tendency to below over most areas.

Generally, a moderately wet season is expected countrywide with the north eventually being extremely wet during the last half. Therefore, the upcoming season is anticipated to be similar to the previous one.

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2021 (OND)
Ngamiland, Chobe, Ghanzi, Northeast, Central, Southeast, Southern, Kgatleng and Kweneng districts are expected to receive normal to above normal rainfall. Temperatures will be normal to above normal.
Kgalagadi District is expected to experience normal to below normal rainfall. Temperatures will be normal to above normal.

JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2022 (JFM)
Ngamiland, Chobe, Northern Ghanzi, Northeast and Central districts are expected to receive above normal rainfall. Temperatures will be normal to below normal.
Southern Ghanzi, Southeast, Kgatleng, Kweneng and Kgalagadi districts will receive normal to above normal rainfall. Temperatures will be normal to below normal.

ADVISORY
The aim of this rainfall and temperature outlook is for it to be used for the benefit of policymaking decisions in the climate sensitive sectors for socio-economic purposes as well as to manage risk arising from climate variability and climate change.

The outlook is relevant only for seasonal time scale and relatively large areas. Local and month-to-month variations might occur as the season progresses. Users are therefore, strongly advised to contact the Department of Meteorological Services for interpretation of this forecast, finer details and additional guidance

For more information, please contact the Director of the Department of Meteorological Services on 3612200




Public Relations Office

Not cold in Africa?...........

Planet Wilderness team wishes a happy birthday and all the best, to our long term guests & supportes Kiekie van Ham and Frank Kesper
Cheers🍾, see you soon for a G & T 😉

Wish all friends of Planet Wilderness a happy long weekend. Thanks a million to all loyal guests and friends buying busy shares and bednights...yep not an April fools joke, Planet Wilderness still hangs in to be your safari host in near time. Yes and currently we still have open borders .... and what is a better vaccine if not a G&T for sunset 😉😎
PS a handful of shares and many bednight specials still available...... be a part of the adventure🦓🦁🐒🐘🦒🦏

Oops

Moremi Game Reserve (MGR) still closed due to flooding
MGR is still closed due to flooding caused by recent massive rainfalls.
Visits to the park have been suspended since February 19.

Regional wildlife coordinator Dimakatso Ntshebe said the closure was caused by rainfalls:
"The situation is caused by continous rainfall that has flooded roads and washed away our pole bridges. We will continue to monitor the situation. We had hoped it will be opened by mid march but we still need time to assess the situation as some roads are still submerged"
The department will make an announcement when the park will be reopened.

Hallo everyone, hope you all good during this crazy time...we missing you on safari in Botswana!!! Unfortunately this crises hits us hard...exactly 1 year now without any income, beside some peanuts from our goverment🤨. So far we continued to pay our staff and all running overheads.....but this is drying slowly but surely up. During this month we have to consider to close our doors for good or some of you will jump on this rescue bandwagon...
Planet Wilderness likes to sell 40 of its shares to the public Euro 150 a share or buy safari bednights (fully inclusive in Botswana) for Euro 200 a night (normally Euro 350 per night) for the future.......in case of interest please email for further information [email protected].
Thanks and in hope Planet Wilderness will survive🐘🦏🦒🌴

Looking for a way to link Europe with Botswana?

Fly with Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa to Victoria Falls and Gaborone. We realise that many clients are not aware of this connection.

Ethiopian Airlines flies from the main cities in Europe to Victoria Falls and on to Gaborone. Since Victoria Falls is the first stop on this route we recommend your clients start their safari in Victoria Falls and end in Maun. From Maun clients can then fly on Air Botswana to Gaborone. Another great alternative for your clients is to book a Victoria Falls return flight for a pure Zimbabwe safari.

The departure flight from Gaborone goes directly to Addis and not via Victoria Falls, making this routing smoother. Our team of consultants would be happy to assist with your clients travel planning.

Recently some of our colleagues travelled from Europe to Botswana with Ethiopian Airlines and they had a seamless and a great flying experience.

Kalahari chillas 2021😎

Current travel regulations for Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe & Zambia

Beside 2020 was up to...... wish everyone a healthy festive season and a splendid 2021🌲🍾🎅

Step by Step we getting there, Planet will take international bookings from the 1st of December 2020 on ward....remember there are the green Kalahari Trips;-)

"PRESS RELEASE - PRESIDENT MASISI APPROVES LIFTING OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IN A PHASED MANNER STARTING FROM THE 9th NOVEMBER 2020

His Excellency the President Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has approved the lifting of international travel restrictions in a phased manner starting from the 9th of November, 2020 and extending to the 1st of December, 2020, covering the 14 Points of Entry listed as follows:

i. On the 9th of November, 2020, air travel will resume at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Kasane International Airport and Maun International Airport.

ii. On the 1st of December, 2020, Ground Crossing will resume at the commercial border points of Kazungula road, Kazungula ferry, Ngoma, Ramokgwebana, Martins Drift, Ramatlabama, Tlokweng, Mamuno, Pioneer and Mohembo.

iii. Furthermore, international air travel will resume on the 1st of December, 2020 at Phillip G. Matante International Airport in Francistown.

All arriving travellers will be expected to meet the following requirements:

a) Present a valid 72 Hour negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) result from time of departure.

b) Screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entry.

c) Symptomatic clients upon arrival will be required to undertake mandatory testing and possible isolation and or quarantine, as per section 76 (1) (2) and 80 of the Public Health Act of 2013.

d) The traveller will be required to remain in contact with the local health authority for a period of 14 days doing self-monitoring.

e) Returning citizens and residents not meeting the requirement will undergo 14-day mandatory quarantine and testing at their own cost (as assessed by local authority).

f) Non-citizen travelers not meeting the requirements will NOT be allowed entry into Botswana.

g) Travellers exiting Botswana are expected to comply with travel regulations of the destination country at their own expense.

The remaining Points of Entry will be considered in due course subject to disease burden and harmonization with other neighbouring countries.

[Signed]
Andrew O. Sesinyi
PERMANENT SECRETARY
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS"

First step....we will look into the regulations and work on a long safari trip for the ones who like to stay in a save environment 😉😎

PRIVATE AIR CHARTER TO BOTSWANA FOR TOURISM PURPOSES

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism is pleased to inform members of the public and the international community that Botswana is ready to receive private charter flights from 1st November 2020. The private charter flights will be allowed at two ports of entry namely, Maun and Kasane International Airports.

Government is finalizing the required legislative framework to facilitate such air travel which will include protocols for compliance.

Thank you.

Botswana: Mystery elephant deaths caused by cyanobacteria Toxins made by algae in water holes caused 330 elephant deaths in Botswana earlier this year.

African safaris are designed for social distancing, and experts say it could be a fight to book a spot for 2021😎

Fingers crossed😉

Directs flights to Maun finally
In what could be good news to the tourism sector, government is contemplating to introduce direct flights from Europe to Maun in a move aimed at facilitating the development of the tourism sector post covid-19.
This was revealed by the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism when addressing North West District leadership and other tourism stakeholders in Maun on Thursday.
‘We want to have a dialogue with Air Botswana and Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana for direct flights to land in Maun directly this will catalyse tourism growth in Botswana. ‘
Maun International Airport is currently serviced by Airlink and Air Botswana from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Hub. However lack of direct flights from Europe has been blamed as a hindrance for tourists flying to Botswana’s destinations.

Wow.....

Delta do Okavango visto do espaço! O Delta do Okavango é o maior delta interior do mundo, cobre uma superfície entre 15.000 km² e 22.000 km² durante as cheias. O delta é formado por uma bacia endorreica, uma área na qual a água não tem saída superficialmente, por rios, até ao mar, ou seja, uma bacia hidrográfica sem saída para o mar. A água se espalha até a falha geológica marcada pelo rio Thamalakane, em território da Botsuana 🇧🇼. Toda a água que atinge o delta é evaporada e não chega a nenhum mar ou oceano. Aproximadamente 60% da água se perde através da evapotranspiração pelas plantas, 36% por evaporação, 2% por percolados em sistemas aquíferos e 2% fluem para o Lago Ngami.

A cada ano cerca de 11 km³ de água passam nessa região. O delta é muito plano, com menos de 2 metros de variação em sua profundidade. O delta é repleto de ilhas, sendo que cerca de 70% delas começaram como montes de cupim, onde uma árvore foi destruída até a raiz. No delta do Cubango existe a única população de leões que caçam dentro de água. O delta interior do Okavango é o maior do mundo, mas não é o único. O Delta Interior do Níger também se destaca. Se caracteriza por uma área de zonas húmidas fluviais, lagos e planícies de inundação na região semiárida do Shael no centro do Mali 🇲🇱, a sul do deserto do Saara.

After the moonshine stroll last night from my home....here the official news pics from this morning.

Finally 9th May 1:31 am the water arrived at the Boro/Thamakalane junction. Just a 5min stroll under a bright moon from my house🤗

TWO RIVERS' RACE TO MAUN
As we wait for the water to snake around Boro's biggest and deepest curves, we take a look at other rivers in the system. It looks like the flows from Santantandibe on the east have beaten Boro by reaching part of the Thamalakane River first. Note that last year water had reached only up to Daunara, and so the 2020 flood pushed the water much faster into Thamalakane River. There is even more water coming from Gomoti River behind Mochaba and Shorobe. This means it is now a two rivers' race for the water to reach Matapana, Maun between Boro River and Thamalakane (water from Santantandibe & Gomoti). If the Boro flow hits Matapana first, part of its water will backflow into Thamalakane, until the flow from Santantandibe & Gomoti push everything forward. On the western side, Xudum River is also making fast progress to Nxaraga to pour into Kunyere.
So, which waters do you think will arrive into Matapana first, and when?

Heute Nachmittag 17:00 Uhr noch 16 km Flussverlauf bis Maun...fantastic 😁