Andrew Muswala introduces us to the latest issue of Travel & Leisure Zambia, Zimbabwe & Botswana...

“Welcome to issue 29...

This issue is out now at a time when interest in travel to these three destinations is growing rapidly. And in 2025 we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the publication! A huge thank you to every person and company that has supported us in so many ways.

Sun International has returned to Botswana.

The hotel and gaming company owns a 40% stake in Peermont Global Botswana (PGB), subject to certain conditions set by the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA).

The South African giant will acquire properties such as the Grand Palm and Peermont Mondior in Gaborone, as well as the Peermont Metcourt Hotel & Sedibeng Casino in Francistown.

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Airlink is expanding its network to include direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone from 1 April 2025.

Flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Sir Seretse Khama (GBE) on the following schedule:

Flight 4Z 364 departs CPT at 10:50 and arrives GBE at 13:00.

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Air Botswana has announced details of the upcoming expansion of its core route network following the addition of three new 50-seat Embraer aircraft to its fleet.

The airline has announced that it will be adding and reinstating destinations to its network, connecting Botswana with other destinations in neighboring countries, including South Africa.

Mogolo Mokgosi, Air Botswana

Machaba Safaris will open a new luxury tented camp Monachira in the north-eastern part of the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta in May 2025.

The new camp, located on the banks of the Monachira canal, will consist of eight luxury double tents and two two-bedroom family tents.

A mix of water and land-based activities will be offered, including boat and mokoro rides, fishing

South African hotel management group Cresta Hotels has opened a new wing with 60 new rooms to the Mahalapye Cresta Hotel. The property is strategically located along the A1 highway, approximately 180 km from Gaborone.

The new south wing complements the existing north wing and increases the total number of rooms to 124. It includes 55 deluxe rooms, two presidential suites, two executive