Comments for Adventure Safaris http://www.adventure-safaris.com Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:19:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Botswana Tourism Organisation aims to diversify tourism projects by Onalenna http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/botswana-tourism-organisation-aims-to-diversify-tourism-projects/#comment-292 Onalenna Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:19:46 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=131#comment-292 Tourism will play a very important role to the community of Moremi. It makes an important contribution to the quality of life, supporting facilities and services that benefit the whole community. It will also provide direct spending by tourists and the associated economic multiplier effect, a varied economic base- The expectations and needs of visitors can often lead to the creation of new businesses and commercial activities.It will create Employment- Tourism is a labour intensive industry and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are many opportunities for employment for young people and for people interested in part time or casual work. Creation of new business- A thriving tourism industry supports growth in other sectors, such as transport, construction, agriculture and retailing. As tourism increases, there are more opportunities for small business to developIncreasing community facilities- it will stimulate new and expanded community facilities and infrastructure initiatives, such as the improvement of retail, restaurant and entertainment options last but not least it leads to Preservation of cultural heritage. Tourism will play a very important role to the community of Moremi. It makes an important contribution to the quality of life, supporting facilities and services that benefit the whole community. It will also provide direct spending by tourists and the associated economic multiplier effect, a varied economic base- The expectations and needs of visitors can often lead to the creation of new businesses and commercial activities.It will create Employment- Tourism is a labour intensive industry and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are many opportunities for employment for young people and for people interested in part time or casual work. Creation of new business- A thriving tourism industry supports growth in other sectors, such as transport, construction, agriculture and retailing. As tourism increases, there are more opportunities for small business to developIncreasing community facilities- it will stimulate new and expanded community facilities and infrastructure initiatives, such as the improvement of retail, restaurant and entertainment options last but not least it leads to Preservation of cultural heritage.

]]> Comment on Riveting National Geographic series features the Botswana zebra migration by Deepika Mellacheruvu http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/riveting-national-geographic-series-features-the-botswana-zebra-migration/#comment-273 Deepika Mellacheruvu Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:16:09 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=1163#comment-273 During what time of the year do the zebra migrations happen in Botswana? During what time of the year do the zebra migrations happen in Botswana?

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]]> Comment on Save the rhinos! by margot http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/save-the-rhinos/#comment-137 margot Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:55:17 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=1076#comment-137 Yes, you're right. There is no excuse. So we have to take it upon ourselves to raise awareness. After hearing about more rhino poaching in South Africa on the news this morning, I conducted a search to see what was going on and how the government are responding to this crisis. Here's the link for this information - http://news.google.co.za/news/search?aq=f&pz=1&cf=all&ned=en_za&hl=en&q=south+africa+rhino+poacher Yes, you’re right. There is no excuse. So we have to take it upon ourselves to raise awareness. After hearing about more rhino poaching in South Africa on the news this morning, I conducted a search to see what was going on and how the government are responding to this crisis. Here’s the link for this information – http://news.google.co.za/news/search?aq=f&pz=1&cf=all&ned=en_za&hl=en&q=south+africa+rhino+poacher

]]> Comment on Save the rhinos! by Safari http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/save-the-rhinos/#comment-129 Safari Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:22:31 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=1076#comment-129 Thanks for the post. What possible excuse could these poachers have for killing such an animal? Its clearly not for food, so it must be for money! But what are they going to do in 10 years or so when these animals are extinct?! That is what i would like to ask them, though the chances of a reasonable response is slim to none! They want something to hunt they can come hunt me! :D Thanks for the post.
What possible excuse could these poachers have for killing such an animal? Its clearly not for food, so it must be for money! But what are they going to do in 10 years or so when these animals are extinct?! That is what i would like to ask them, though the chances of a reasonable response is slim to none!
They want something to hunt they can come hunt me! :D

]]> Comment on Botswana’s Kalahari Desert provides the terrain for premier off road racing events by margot http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/botswana%e2%80%99s-kalahari-desert-provides-the-terrain-for-premier-off-road-racing-events/#comment-110 margot Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:03:43 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=903#comment-110 To enter the Kalahari 1000 Desert Race, you have to apply to the Gaborone Motor Club (cell: +267-713-01265, tel: +267-393-9372, fax: +267-393-9373). You have to submit a copy of your MSA Competitor's Medical clearance (driver and navigator), a copy of your competition licence, your self-scrutineering form, a copy of your valid driver's licence, a copy of your RSA Identity Document and proof of payment of the entry fee. For more information for the Kalahari Desert Adventure, visit their website at http://www.kalahariadventure.com/ or send an email to info@kalahariadventure.com To enter the Kalahari 1000 Desert Race, you have to apply to the Gaborone Motor Club (cell: +267-713-01265, tel: +267-393-9372, fax: +267-393-9373). You have to submit a copy of your MSA Competitor’s Medical clearance (driver and navigator), a copy of your competition licence, your self-scrutineering form, a copy of your valid driver’s licence, a copy of your RSA Identity Document and proof of payment of the entry fee.

For more information for the Kalahari Desert Adventure, visit their website at http://www.kalahariadventure.com/ or send an email to info@kalahariadventure.com

]]> Comment on Botswana’s Kalahari Desert provides the terrain for premier off road racing events by Luxury Safaris http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/botswana%e2%80%99s-kalahari-desert-provides-the-terrain-for-premier-off-road-racing-events/#comment-101 Luxury Safaris Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:09:22 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=903#comment-101 This looks amazing. Are they any requirements for a off road vehicle before it can compete? This looks amazing. Are they any requirements for a off road vehicle before it can compete?

]]> Comment on Botswana Tourism Organisation aims to diversify tourism projects by margot http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/botswana-tourism-organisation-aims-to-diversify-tourism-projects/#comment-45 margot Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:26 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=131#comment-45 At the abovementioned press conference, Myra Sekgororoane stated: “It’s unsustainable to rely on one product especially when the product is one that we did not create such as safaris. These other tourism products can be created even where they do not exist naturally. Such a strategy will help push tourism to areas that are less developed in terms of tourism and even to cities and towns.” It seems that the BTO has recognised that by diversifying tourism products and involving areas that are not as well known or popular as other Botswana destinations, tourism in other cities and towns can be developed, thus helping to develop these towns and cities themselves. This is in line with their Botswana Tourism Master Plan, as Botswana communities are getting involved which will hopefully result in community empowerment and further develop tourism in certain areas. At the abovementioned press conference, Myra Sekgororoane stated: “It’s unsustainable to rely on one product especially when the product is one that we did not create such as safaris. These other tourism products can be created even where they do not exist naturally. Such a strategy will help push tourism to areas that are less developed in terms of tourism and even to cities and towns.”

It seems that the BTO has recognised that by diversifying tourism products and involving areas that are not as well known or popular as other Botswana destinations, tourism in other cities and towns can be developed, thus helping to develop these towns and cities themselves. This is in line with their Botswana Tourism Master Plan, as Botswana communities are getting involved which will hopefully result in community empowerment and further develop tourism in certain areas.

]]> Comment on Botswana Tourism Organisation aims to diversify tourism projects by margot http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/botswana-tourism-organisation-aims-to-diversify-tourism-projects/#comment-44 margot Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:11 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=131#comment-44 With regard to the effect the project in the Moremi area will have on the environment (the building of a bridge along the Lotsane River, the construction of accommodation facilities and the development of walkways), the BTO has stated that it is a “non-consumptive tourism project”, and therefore shouldn’t have any negative effect on the national monument that is the Moremi Gorge. As well as this, Botswana law requires that all new development proposals complete an Environmental Impact Assessment. With regard to the effect the project in the Moremi area will have on the environment (the building of a bridge along the Lotsane River, the construction of accommodation facilities and the development of walkways), the BTO has stated that it is a “non-consumptive tourism project”, and therefore shouldn’t have any negative effect on the national monument that is the Moremi Gorge. As well as this, Botswana law requires that all new development proposals complete an Environmental Impact Assessment.

]]> Comment on Botswana Tourism Organisation aims to diversify tourism projects by margot http://www.adventure-safaris.com/blog/botswana-tourism-organisation-aims-to-diversify-tourism-projects/#comment-43 margot Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:59:24 +0000 http://www.adventure-safaris.com/?p=131#comment-43 In Kasane, the BTO has said that they are working with the Seboba Community Trust to construct a cultural village and recreational facility on a prime piece of riverfront land between the Mowana Safari Lodge and the Prison farms. In Kasane, the BTO has said that they are working with the Seboba Community Trust to construct a cultural village and recreational facility on a prime piece of riverfront land between the Mowana Safari Lodge and the Prison farms.

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