Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe

Kabelo navigates the exceptionally high Thamalakane River in Maun, exploring submerged parks, new public art ahead of Bots60, and the logistics of Delta tourism from his Boseja flat. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Maun, Botswana. Places in this episode: Boseja, Sir Seretse Khama Road, First National Bank, Planet Culture Café, Nhabe Museum, Maun Educational Park, Main Kgotla silos, Life Centre tower. Covered: Maun Flood Ecology, Mokoro Culture & Safety, Public Art & Bots60, Local Dining Costs, Community Tourism Trusts, Riverbank Wildlife Risks. Chapters:00:00 Boseja01:37 Sir Seretse Khama Road04:48 Life Centre tower07:48 Riley’s Garage A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaunBotswana #OkavangoDelta #FloodSeason #MokoroRides #Bots60 #BotswanaTravel #ThamalakaneRiver #SafariCapital #BayeiCulture #WildlifeConservation #TravelTips #NomadLife #AfricaAdventure #MaunTown #DeltaGateway #ResponsibleTourism #BotswanaWinter #LocalVoices https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo navigates Maun's exceptional flood season with a mokoro ride through the submerged Educational Park, shares practical advice on banking and safety, and reflects on life in Botswana's safari capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Maun, Botswana. Places in this episode: Boseja, Thamalakane River, Matlapaneng, Educational Park, Sir Seretse Khama Road, Planet Culture Café, First National Bank, Nhabe Museum. Covered: Maun Flood Season Ecology, Mokoro Culture and Experiences, Local Dining Costs and Venues, Practical Travel Logistics and Safety, Community Tourism and Conservation. Chapters:00:00 Thamalakane River02:53 First National Bank05:33 Sir Seretse Khama Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MaunBotswana #OkavangoDelta #MokoroRide #ThamalakaneRiver #SafariLife #BotswanaTourism #VisitBotswana #AfricaTravel #CulturalHeritage #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #WildlifeConservation #BayeiCulture #FloodSeason #NorthWestDistrict #MaunLodge #PlanetCultureCafe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Day two in Maun: navigating the historic Thamalakane floods, taking mokoro rides through the submerged Educational Park, and breaking down the real costs of living and visiting Botswana's safari capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Maun, Botswana. Places in this episode: Boseja, Thamalakane River, Old Matlapaneng bridge, Nhabe Museum, Sir Serstse Khama Road, Maun Educational Park, Old Bridge Backpackers, Dusty Donkey Café. Covered: Maun flood season ecology, Mokoro culture and experiences, Local dining costs and venues, Practical travel logistics and safety, Community tourism and conservation. Chapters:00:00 Thamalakane River01:59 Maun Educational Park05:09 Boseja07:29 Maun Crafts Market09:27 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MaunBotswana #OkavangoDelta #MokoroRides #ThamalakaneRiver #SafariLife #BotswanaTourism #TravelTips #AfricanAdventure #ConservationAfrica #BayeiCulture #Wanderlust #TravelPodcast #KabeloMolefe #BotswanaLiving #DeltaFloods #SeswaaAndPap #ResponsibleTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo drives from Gweta to Maun, settling into the flooded town at the edge of the Okavango. He explores the Thamalakane River, visits the Nhabe Museum, and breaks down the real costs of living in Botswana's safari capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Maun, Botswana. Places in this episode: Boseja, First National Bank, Sir Seretse Khama Road, Sunset Cafe, Thamalakane River, Nhabe Museum, Maun Crafts Market, Old Mall market. Covered: Maun arrival logistics, Thamalakane River flooding, Banking and SIM registration, Nhabe Museum and Bayei culture, Local dining costs, Safety and wildlife risks. Chapters:00:00 Boseja02:40 Thamalakane River05:13 Maun Crafts Market07:58 Dusty Donkey Café09:47 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #Maun #OkavangoDelta #ThamalakaneRiver #MokoroRides #BayeiCulture #NorthWestDistrict #SafariCapital #FloodSeason #WildlifeBotswana #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #NhabeMuseum #MoremiGameReserve #LocalEconomy #SustainableTravel #AfricanAdventure #CommunityTrusts https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his last full day in Gweta, reflecting on the stark beauty of the Makgadikgadi Pans before heading north. He packs up from Gweta Lodge, shares final practical tips on travel logistics and costs, and looks ahead to the Okavango Delta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Gweta Lodge, Ntwetwe Pan, Shell station, Co-op store, kgotla, A3 road, Nata. Covered: Gweta departure, Makgadikgadi Pans ecology, Practical travel logistics, Local dining costs, Baobab history, Winter dry season atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Ntwetwe Pan01:24 Co-op store02:53 Shell station04:18 Kgotla05:51 Nata07:22 Gweta Lodge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MakgadikgadiPans #GwetaBotswana #CentralDistrict #TravelBotswana #AfricanSafari #SaltPanLife #BaobabRoad #WanderlustAfrica #DrySeasonTravel #OkavangoBound #BotswanaVibes #TravelTips #SoloTravelAfrica #NatureLovers #KubuIsland #BakalangaCulture #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his last full day in Gweta, reflecting on the stark beauty of the Makgadikgadi pans, the history of the baobabs, and the practicalities of leaving this gateway village before heading north to the Okavango. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Makgadikgadi Pans, Ntwetwe Pan, Cross Roads Restaurant, Gweta Lodge, Green's Baobab, Chapman's Baobab, Kubu Island, Shell filling station. Covered: Gweta departure, Makgadikgadi Pans ecology, Local dining costs, Practical travel logistics, Baobab history, Winter dry season atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Ntwetwe Pan02:30 Gweta05:29 Co-op store08:25 Gweta Lodge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MakgadikgadiPans #Gweta #CentralDistrict #DrySeason #Baobab #SaltPan #Seswaa #TravelBudget #LivingInBotswana #AfricanSafari #WildlifePhotography #SanHeritage #BackpackingAfrica #RoadTripBotswana #NatureLovers #CulturalTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo explores the Makgadikgadi Pans at dawn, observing meerkats and reflecting on the landscape's history. He visits local spots like Cross Roads Restaurant, buys a craft item, and plans a trip to Kubu Island for the next day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Ntwetwe Pan, Cross Roads Restaurant, Studio Cafe BW, Planet Baobab, Jack’s Camp, Kubu Island, Sua Pan, A3 Road. Covered: meerkat behavior, local dining costs, Kubu Island logistics, Gweta market economy, dry season ecology. Chapters:00:00 Gweta02:59 Cross Roads Restaurant06:08 Planet Baobab08:57 Kubu Island A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MakgadikgadiPans #GwetaVillage #MeerkatWatching #KubuIsland #DrySeasonSafari #BotswanaWildlife #SanHeritage #TravelOnABudget #CentralDistrict #AfricanAdventure #SaltPanExploration #KabeloMolefe #BotswanaLife #NaturePhotography #SustainableTravel #OkavangoRoute #VisitBotswana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo explores the ancient stone walls of Kubu Island on the Sowa Pan, reflecting on San heritage and the stark beauty of the dry season. He shares practical costs for dining in Gweta and tips for navigating the pans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Kubu Island, Sowa Pan, Gweta Lodge, Cross Roads Restaurant, Ratang Restaurant, The Daily Grind Cafe + Kitchen, Shell Station Gweta, Planet Baobab. Covered: Kubu Island heritage, Makgadikgadi logistics, Gweta dining costs, San history, dry season ecology. Chapters:00:00 Kubu Island03:02 Planet Baobab06:02 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MakgadikgadiPans #KubuIsland #SanHeritage #DrySeasonSafari #GwetaVillage #CentralDistrict #KalahariDesert #WildlifeConservation #BudgetTravelAfrica #BotswanaCulture #BaobabTrees #SaltPanDriving #MeerkatEncounters #SlowTravel #AfricanLandscape #ResponsibleTourism #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Day four in Gweta takes us onto the Makgadikgadi Pans to visit Kubu Island, a baobab-covered rock in the middle of the salt. We discuss the logistics of driving on the crust, the history of the stone walls, and what it costs to explore this ancient lakebed. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Kubu Island, Sowa Pan, Ntwetwe Pan, Cross Roads Restaurant, Co-op Store, Planet Baobab, Jack's Camp, The Daily Grind Cafe + Kitchen. Covered: Kubu Island visit, San heritage and stone walls, Pans driving logistics, Local dining costs, SIM registration advice. Chapters:00:00 Gweta Lodge02:37 Cross Roads Restaurant07:58 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MakgadikgadiPans #KubuIsland #Gweta #BaobabTrees #SanHeritage #SaltPanAdventure #BotswanaWildlife #DrySeason #AfricanSafari #TravelOnABudget #CentralDistrict #NaturePhotography #AncientHistory #RoadTripBotswana #SustainableTravel #ExploreBotswana #DesertLandscape https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo explores the Makgadikgadi Pans at dawn, hunting for meerkats and brown hyaenas on the salt crust. He reflects on the stark beauty of the dry season, the history of the ancient lake, and the practicalities of living in Gweta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Makgadikgadi Pans, Ntwetwe Pan, Sowa Pan, Planet Baobab, Jack's Camp, The Daily Grind Cafe + Kitchen, Cross Roads Restaurant, The Boma Restaurant & Riverview Bar. Covered: Makgadikgadi Pans dry season ecology, Gweta daily life and economy, Practical travel logistics in Central District, Local food and dining costs, Cultural interactions in Gweta. Chapters:00:00 Gweta02:35 Jack's Camp05:41 Cross Roads Restaurant08:29 The Boma Restaurant & Riverview Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MakgadikgadiPans #BotswanaTravel #GwetaVillage #DrySeasonSafari #MeerkatEncounter #SaltPanDriving #KubuIsland #BaobabTrees #BrownHyaena #BakalangaCulture #CentralDistrictBotswana #TravelOnABudget #AfricaWildlife #StargazingBotswana #SeswaaLover #RoadTripAfrica #VisitBotswana #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo drives south from Gweta to see Green's Baobab and reflects on the Makgadikgadi pans' dry season landscape, local costs, and the ancient lake that once covered this salt crust. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Nata, Green's Baobab, Chapman's Baobab, Kubu Island, Shell Station, Co-op Store, The Daily Grind Cafe + Kitchen, Cross Roads Restaurant. Covered: Baobab Monuments, Gweta Local Costs, Dry Season Pans, Bakalanga Culture, Road Safety. Chapters:00:00 Gweta02:56 Gweta Lodge06:54 Ntwetwe Pan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MakgadikgadiPans #GwetaVillage #CentralDistrict #GreenBaobab #SaltFlats #KalahariAdventure #DrySeasonSafari #BotswanaRoadTrip #A3Highway #KubuIsland #BrownHyena #BakalangaCulture #KgotlaTradition #SeswaaAndPap #WinterInBotswana #SustainableTravel #AfricaOverland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo arrives in Gweta at the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, finding a room at Gweta Lodge, eating seswaa at Cross Roads Restaurant, and walking the village as the dry-season sun drops. He plans a pan drive, remembers the festival that filled the lodges, and settles into his new base before the rains come. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Gweta Lodge, Cross Roads Restaurant, Makgadikgadi Pans, Green's Baobab, Kubu Island, Planet Baobab, Jack's Camp, Serowe. Covered: Arrival and settling into Gweta, Makgadikgadi Pans landscape and history, Local food costs and village economy, Practical logistics: SIM, lodge, transportation, Wildlife: meerkats and brown hyena, Cultural context: kgotla and Bakalanga heritage. Chapters:00:00 Serowe01:00 Gweta02:07 Gweta Lodge03:46 Village04:44 Green's Baobab06:32 Night08:13 Planet Baobab A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MakgadikgadiPans #Gweta #SaltPans #Baobab #KubuIsland #Seswaa #LocalFood #TravelAfrica #Overland #Meerkats #BrownHyena #VillageLife #Botswana #AfricanTravel #DrySeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his final day in Serowe with a dawn hike up Swaneng Hill, a visit to the Khama III Memorial Museum's poetry circle, and a last look at the rhino sanctuary, reflecting on the town's royal history and practical costs before heading north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Rra-Swaneng Hill, Signature Bistro Cafe, Khama III Memorial Museum, Kennedy Gardens, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Boiteko Junction Mall, Access Bank Serowe, Lormasol Mews Guesthouse. Covered: Serowe daily life and leave-taking, Khama III Museum poetry circle, Khama Rhino Sanctuary visit, Practical costs and banking in Serowe, Local food and restaurants, Planning the route north. Chapters:00:00 Signature Bistro Cafe02:33 Khama III Memorial Museum04:55 Restaurant interior06:06 Khama Rhino Sanctuary07:16 Boiteko Junction Mall08:30 Lormasol Mews Guesthouse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Serowe #BotswanaTravel #KhamaIII #RhinoSanctuary #SwanengHill #BessieHead #MakgadikgadiPans #OkavangoDelta #TravelAfrica #VillageLife #PoetryCircle #SeroweDiaries #Botswana #CentralDistrict #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel #BudgetTravel #Wildlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his final day in Serowe with a dawn hike up Swaneng Hill, a visit to the Khama III Memorial Museum's poetry circle, and a last look at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. He reflects on the town's royal history, practical costs, and the journey ahead to the Makgadikgadi Pans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Swaneng Hill, Khama III Memorial Museum, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Cafe Latte, Cross Roads Restaurant, Thathaganyana Hill. Covered: Poetry circle, Rhino sanctuary, Cost of living, Local politics, Travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Khama III Memorial Museum01:37 Museum courtyard03:28 Cafe Latte06:01 Khama Rhino Sanctuary07:47 Cross Roads Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Serowe #BotswanaTravel #KhamaRhinoSanctuary #PoetryCircle #SwanengHill #BessieHead #MakgadikgadiPans #TravelBotswana #AfricanTravel #DrySeason #VillageLife #LocalCuisine #SeroweBotswana #KhamaDynasty #Kalahari #Okavango #Seswaa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends day seven in Serowe at the Boithselo craft collective, talking with artisans about the village economy, the cost of living, and the legacy of Patrick van Rensburg. He also checks in on the new poetry circle at the Khama III Memorial Museum and reflects on the town's royal history before planning his route north to the Makgadikgadi Pans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Boithselo Project, Khama III Memorial Museum, Serowe Hill, Kgotla, Tasty Temptations Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, Sekgoma Memorial Hospital, Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Covered: Craft and cooperative economy, Local politics and infrastructure, Cost of living and practical travel, History and education, Arts and culture. Chapters:00:00 Boithselo Project02:07 Khama III Memorial Museum03:32 Serowe04:35 Kgotla05:58 Sekgoma Memorial Hospital06:50 Khama Rhino Sanctuary07:55 Quiet village night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Botswana #Serowe #TravelBotswana #BoithseloProject #KhamaIII #BessieHead #VillageOfTheRainWind #Makgadikgadi #Okavango #Kalahari #AfricaTravel #Seswaa #BotswanaFood #KhamaRhinoSanctuary #CentralBotswana #TravelAfrica #SeroweTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

On day six in Serowe, Kabelo hikes Rra-Swaneng at dawn, visits the site of Patrick van Rensburg's Brigades experiment, and plans his route north to the Makgadikgadi Pans. With the winter dryness settling in, he reflects on education, the village economy, and the long road ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Rra-Swaneng, Mma-Swaneng, LMS Church, Khama III Memorial Museum, Two Six Seven restaurant, Boithselo craft collective, Central shopping area. Covered: Swaneng Hill hike and views, van Rensburg and Brigades experiment, Serowe local food and costs, Museum and Bessie Head, Planning travel north to Makgadikgadi. Chapters:00:00 Rra-Swaneng02:44 Boithselo craft collective05:22 Khama III Memorial Museum07:26 Central shopping area08:32 Guesthouse veranda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Serowe #BotswanaTravel #SwanengHill #BrigadesMovement #KhamaMuseum #BessieHead #Makgadikgadi #OkavangoDelta #AfricanTravel #TravelBotswana #VillageLife #WinterInBotswana #KhamaRhinoSanctuary #Seswaa #SeroweHistory #VanRensburg https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

On day five in Serowe, Kabelo visits the Boithselo Project craft collective, watches artisans at work, and reflects on the village's cooperative economy, the politics of land and water, and the practical costs of living in Africa's largest traditional village. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Boithselo Project, Khama III Memorial Museum, Serowe Hotel, Lormasol Mews Guesthouse, Swaneng School, Sekgoma Memorial Hospital, Serowe Stadium, Central shopping area. Covered: Craft and cooperative economy, Local politics and infrastructure, Cost of living and practical travel, History and education, Serowe daily life. Chapters:00:00 Boithselo Project02:37 Khama III Memorial Museum04:14 Central shopping area05:02 Sekgoma Memorial Hospital06:36 Swaneng School08:04 Serowe Hotel09:29 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Serowe #Botswana #BoithseloProject #CraftCollective #KhamaIIIMemorialMuseum #SwanengSchool #VillageEconomy #CostOfLiving #Seswaa #Magwinya #Kgotla #RoyalHistory #TravelBotswana #SeroweDiaries #BessieHead #CommunityCrafts #LormasolMews #MakgadikgadiNext https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his fourth day in Serowe observing a kgotla session, visiting the Khama III Memorial Museum's new poetry circle, and exploring the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. He reflects on local politics, water bills, and the cost of daily life in Botswana's largest traditional village. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Swaneng Hill, Khama III Memorial Museum, Museum Cafe, Serowe kgotla, Serowe Barcelos, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Signature Bistro Cafe, Lormasol Mews Guesthouse. Covered: poetry circle, kgotla politics, rhino sanctuary, land rights, housing delays, local food. Chapters:00:00 Swaneng Hill01:17 Khama III Memorial Museum03:31 Serowe Barcelos05:15 Khama Rhino Sanctuary08:36 Lormasol Mews Guesthouse10:02 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Serowe #BotswanaTravel #KhamaIII #PoetryCircle #KhamaRhinoSanctuary #SwanengHill #BessieHead #CentralDistrict #BotswanaLife #TravelAfrica #VillageLife #RhinoTracking #SeroweKgotla #RealBotswana #CostOfLiving #BotswanaHistory #Museum #KombiRide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends a full day around Serowe's kgotla precinct, watching a community meeting, reflecting on the Khama dynasty and Botswana's shifting politics, and checking in on the town's practical side — water bills, housing plots, and what a plate of food costs in the largest traditional village in Africa. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Signature Bistro Cafe, Khama III Memorial Museum, Thathaganyana Hill, Central Shopping Area, Museum Cafe, LMS Church, Kennedy Gardens, Hungry Lion. Covered: kgotla/chieftaincy, Khama dynasty history, local politics and infrastructure, cost of living, Serowe daily life. Chapters:00:00 Signature Bistro Cafe01:40 Khama III Memorial Museum02:46 Thathaganyana Hill03:57 Canteen interior05:23 LMS Church06:28 Museum Cafe08:03 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #Serowe #VillageOfTheRainWind #KhamaIII #Kgotla #SeretseKhama #BessieHead #Bamangwato #CentralBotswana #Seswaa #BotswanaHistory #SwanengHill #Machakos #ExploreBotswana #AfricaTravel #BotswanaFood #Thathaganyana #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Day two in Serowe: a dawn drive to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, rhino tracking on foot, and a visit to the Boithselo craft collective. Plus a walk past the LMS Church and the kgotla, with practical costs and reflections on this royal town's place in Botswana's story. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Khama III Memorial Museum, Boithselo Project, Lormasol Mews Guesthouse, LMS Church, Serowe Hill, Kgotla. Covered: Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Bessie Head and literature, Serowe politics and kgotla, Boithselo craft collective, Local food costs, Visa and banking practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Khama Rhino Sanctuary01:09 Khama III Memorial Museum05:07 Cafe interior06:37 Boithselo Project08:40 Kgotla10:11 Night wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Serowe #KhamaRhinoSanctuary #BotswanaTravel #KhamaIII #BessieHead #SeroweVillageOfTheRainWind #Kgotla #BotswanaHistory #AfricaTravel #BotswanaWildlife #RhinoConservation #LocalCrafts #BoithseloProject #CentralBotswana #DrySeasonTravel #RoadTripBotswana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo arrives in Serowe, the heart of the Bamangwato kingdom, and explores the Khama III Memorial Museum, Swaneng Hill, and the town's royal history. He reflects on the legacy of Seretse Khama, the cost of living, and the rhythms of Africa's largest traditional village. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Serowe, Botswana. Places in this episode: Khama III Memorial Museum, Swaneng Hill, Lormasol Mews Guesthouse, Cross Roads Restaurant, Signature Bistro Cafe, Serowe Hotel, Thathaganyana Hill, Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Covered: Khama dynasty and Seretse Khama, Bessie Head and literature, Swaneng Hill and van Rensburg, Serowe kgotla and chieftaincy, Practical costs and logistics, Local food and restaurants. Chapters:00:00 Serowe01:45 Cross Roads Restaurant03:50 Swaneng Hill06:08 Signature Bistro Cafe08:15 Serowe Hotel09:18 Thathaganyana Hill10:42 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Serowe #Botswana #TravelBotswana #SeroweVillage #KhamaIII #SwanengHill #BessieHead #RainWind #CentralDistrict #BotswanaHistory #RhinoSanctuary #VillageLife #TswanaCulture #WinterInBotswana #TravelAfrica #SeroweMuseum #Kgotla #SeretseKhama https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his final full day in Mahalapye, walking the Tropic of Capricorn line, checking in on local politics and the prison sports festival, and reflecting on the cost of life along the A1 corridor before heading north to Serowe and the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mahalapye, Botswana. Places in this episode: Watershed Mall, First National Bank, Kaytees Restaurant, Mahalapye Railway Station, Standard Chartered Bank, The Braai Place, Matlhware. Covered: Tropic of Capricorn, A1 corridor life, Cost of living, Local politics, Prison sports festival, Travel planning north. Chapters:00:00 Mahalapye01:08 Watershed Mall02:24 Kaytees Restaurant03:40 Street04:56 The Braai Place06:44 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mahalapye #BotswanaTravel #TropicOfCapricorn #A1Corridor #TravelBotswana #CentralDistrict #SlowTravel #BudgetTravelAfrica #BotswanaPolitics #DumaBoko #KhamaRhinoSanctuary #RoadTripAfrica #AfricanTravel #ExploreBotswana #LocalLifeBotswana #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

On his final full day in Mahalapye, Kabelo walks the A1 at dawn, visits the Tropic of Capricorn monument, and reflects on the town's quiet power before planning his journey north to Serowe and the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. A meditation on transit towns, local politics, and what it costs to live in the Central District. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mahalapye, Botswana. Places in this episode: Watershed Mall, Tropic of Capricorn Monument, Mahalapye Railway Station, Matlhware, Kaytees Restaurant, The Braai Place, Cresta Mahalapye, A1 corridor. Covered: Tropic of Capricorn monument, Mahalapye railway history, Local food and costs, Accommodation pricing, Politics and local economy, Planning travel north, Prison sports festival pilot. Chapters:00:00 Mahalapye01:09 Tropic of Capricorn Monument03:14 The Braai Place05:24 Serowe08:42 Roadside at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mahalapye #BotswanaTravel #A1Corridor #TropicOfCapricorn #CentralDistrict #TravelBotswana #Serowe #KhamaRhinoSanctuary #Seswaa #TheBraaiPlace #KayteesRestaurant #WatershedMall #MahalapyeStation #RoadTripBotswana #CostOfLiving #AfricanTravel #OverlandAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his fifth day in Mahalapye walking the rail corridor, watching the town's transit economy at work, and reflecting on water, politics, and the cost of living. He also visits the Tropic of Capricorn monument at noon and looks ahead to the Kalahari edge. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mahalapye, Botswana. Places in this episode: Mahalapye Railway Station, Watershed Mall, Kaytees Restaurant, The Braai Place - Mahalapye, Thyrsus, First National Bank Mahalapye, Tropic of Capricorn Monument, Matlhware. Covered: A1 corridor life, Railway history and transit economy, Tropic of Capricorn monument, Cost of living in Mahalapye, Local politics and water projects, Planning north to Serowe and the pans. Chapters:01:58 Watershed Mall04:14 Market05:25 Matlhware06:36 Thyrsus07:58 Serowe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mahalapye #BotswanaTravel #A1Highway #TropicOfCapricorn #CentralDistrict #AfricanTravel #Seswaa #TravelBotswana #OverlandAfrica #RoadTripBotswana #KhamaRhinoSanctuary #GaboroneToFrancistown #LocalLifeBotswana #Safari #KalahariTravel #TrainTravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his fourth day in Mahalapye exploring the local market, the Watershed Mall, and the rhythms of small-town economics along the A1. He shares practical costs, a visit to the Tropic of Capricorn monument, and reflections on politics and water security. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mahalapye, Botswana. Places in this episode: Matlhware, Watershed Mall, The Braai Place - Mahalapye, Tropic of Capricorn Monument, Mahalapye Railway Station, A1 Highway. Covered: Local market and small-town economics, Tropic of Capricorn monument, Railway and A1 corridor life, Practical costs and logistics, Local politics and water projects. Chapters:00:00 Matlhware02:03 Market stall bustle, voices and plastic chairs03:19 Tropic of Capricorn Monument04:55 Watershed Mall08:05 Quiet garden at dusk, dog bark in distance09:52 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mahalapye #BotswanaTravel #CentralDistrict #TropicOfCapricorn #A1Highway #Seswaa #WatershedMall #RailwayHistory #KalahariEdge #BudgetTravel #BotswanaLife #MarketDay #RhinoSanctuary #TravelAfrica #PracticalTravel #LocalEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo takes a day trip from Mahalapye to the historic village of Shoshong, walking the dry riverbed at the foot of the hills, exploring the ruins of the old mission, and reflecting on the town's deeper history before the summer heat arrives. He also catches up on local politics and the rhythm of the Central District. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mahalapye, Botswana. Places in this episode: Mahalapye Bus Station, Shoshong Hills, Shoshong Mission Ruins, Watershed Mall, Kaytees Restaurant, Mahalapye Railway Station, The Braai Place - Mahalapye, Matlhware. Covered: Shoshong day trip, Mission ruins history, Village food and costs, Mahalapye local politics, Transit corridor life, Accommodation pricing. Chapters:00:00 Bus ride01:07 Shoshong Hills03:11 Dry riverbed05:26 Watershed Mall06:52 Train station platform07:37 Residential street evening09:03 Matlhware A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Botswana #Mahalapye #Shoshong #CentralDistrict #TravelBotswana #BotswanaTravel #AfricaTravel #CulturalTravel #Seswaa #LocalFood #RoadTrip #Kalahari #HistoryBotswana #VillageLife #WinterInBotswana #TropicOfCapricorn #BusTravel #DayTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends a full day in Mahalapye, exploring its transit-driven economy, the historic railway station, and the everyday rhythm of the A1 corridor. He samples local food, reflects on the town's political significance, and shares practical costs for travelers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mahalapye, Botswana. Places in this episode: Kaytees Restaurant, The Braai Place - Mahalapye, Debonairs Mahalapye, Watershed Mall, Mahalapye Railway Station, Mahalapye Bus Station, Mahalapye Hospital, Mahalapye Prison. Covered: Mahalapye daily life, A1 corridor economy, local food costs, railway history, practical travel costs. Chapters:00:00 Kaytees Restaurant02:29 Watershed Mall04:03 Tropic of Capricorn Monument05:18 Cafe interior06:36 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mahalapye #Botswana #TravelBotswana #A1Highway #TropicOfCapricorn #RailwayHistory #CentralDistrict #AfricaTravel #BudgetTravel #LocalEconomy #DumaBoko #Seswaa #HiddenGems #RoadTrip #BotswanaLife #TravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo arrives in Mahalapye, exploring the Tropic of Capricorn monument, the railway station's dance floor history, and the town's role as a transit hub on the A1 corridor. He reflects on local economics, the prison's presence, and the quiet rhythms of this Central District town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mahalapye, Botswana. Places in this episode: Matlhware, Watershed Mall, Kaytees Restaurant, Mahalapye Railway Station, Mahalapye Bus Station, Mahalapye Prison, Tropic of Capricorn Monument, Mochudi. Covered: Tropic of Capricorn monument, Railway history and A1 corridor, Local economy and prison, Cost of living and practicalities, Day trips to Shoshong and Old Palapye church. Chapters:00:00 Mahalapye02:25 Watershed Mall03:55 Gaborone06:49 Mochudi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mahalapye #BotswanaTravel #TropicOfCapricorn #A1Highway #CentralDistrict #AfricaTravel #RoadTripBotswana #HeritageRailway #DrySeasonTravel #LocalStories #TravelGuide #BotswanaLife #Seswaa #WatershedMall #MahalapyeStation #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his final day in Mochudi, walking the village, visiting the museum and the kgotla, watching the market wind down, and reflecting on the Bakgatla history and the journey ahead to the Okavango. Practical costs and tips for travelers are woven through. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mochudi, Botswana. Places in this episode: Mochudi Market, Phuthadikobo Museum, Matsieng footprints, Dusty Donkey Café, Kgotla, Dutch Reformed Church, Makua Bush Hotel. Covered: Mochudi village life and rhythm, Phuthadikobo Museum and Bakgatla history, Matsieng footprints and Tswana legend, Practical costs of food and lodging in Mochudi, Community infrastructure projects, Travel planning north to Okavango. Chapters:00:00 Mochudi Market01:56 Phuthadikobo Museum03:39 Dusty Donkey Café04:44 Dutch Reformed Church05:57 Church interior, quiet footsteps07:10 Makua Bush Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mochudi #BotswanaTravel #PhuthadikoboMuseum #MatsiengFootprints #KgatlengDistrict #VillageLife #AfricanTravel #TravelBotswana #Seswaa #BasketWeaving #Bakgatla #Okavango #RoadTripAfrica #SlowTravel #MochudiMarket https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

On his last full day in Mochudi, Kabelo takes a final walk through the village's painted streets, reflects on the Bakgatla history and the legend of Matsieng's footprints, and savours the quiet rhythms of winter before pointing north. He also shares practical costs and what it means to live, even briefly, in a place where the past is always present. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mochudi, Botswana. Places in this episode: Phuthadikobo Museum, Matsieng footprints, Dutch Reformed Church, Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital, Kgotla, Mochudi Market, Absa Mochudi Mall, Pistachio Café. Covered: Mochudi village life, Phuthadikobo Museum visit, Matsieng footprints legend, Local food and costs, Bakgatla history and culture, Travel planning north. Chapters:00:00 Phuthadikobo Museum02:22 Matsieng footprints03:37 Mochudi04:41 Gaborone05:51 Pistachio Café07:35 Cafe interior, soft music, clinking cups08:56 Hilltop at dusk, wind, distant dogs, quiet A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mochudi #BotswanaTravel #PhuthadikoboMuseum #MatsiengFootprints #BakgatlaHistory #AfricanVillageLife #WinterInBotswana #TravelAfrica #MochudiMarket #CentreChiefs #OkavangoDelta #RoadTrip #BotswanaCulture #SlowTravel #LocalEats #BotswanaWinter #KabeloMolefe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo's fifth day in Mochudi brings a touch of winter rain, a slow walk through the morning market, fresh magwinya from a street vendor, and a quiet hour at the Phuthadikobo Museum's silkscreen workshop. He also checks in on the town's big football news, weighs the cost of a simple life against the price of the road ahead, and starts to plan his exit towards the Makgadikgadi pans and the Okavango Delta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mochudi, Botswana. Places in this episode: Phuthadikobo Hill, Phuthadikobo Museum, Matsieng footprints, Phaphane, Payless Supermarket, Engen, Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital, Notwane River. Covered: Mochudi daily life and rhythm, Phuthadikobo Museum and Matsieng footprints, Local food costs (magwinya, seswaa), Centre Chiefs football leadership news, Practical costs of living in Mochudi, Planning the northern route. Chapters:00:00 Mochudi01:30 Village street market02:27 Phuthadikobo Hill04:23 Phaphane06:20 Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital08:10 Quiet village street at night09:57 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mochudi #Botswana #TravelBotswana #VisitBotswana #MochudiVillage #PhuthadikoboMuseum #MatsiengFootprints #AfricanTravel #SlowTravel #VillageLife #BotswanaFood #Seswaa #Magwinya #CentreChiefs #Kgatleng #TravelDiaries #DrySeasonTravel #WinterInBotswana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his fourth day in Mochudi exploring the Tuesday market, sampling local food, and reflecting on the village's rhythm as the first rains approach. He also checks in on the latest Centre Chiefs football news and practical costs of daily life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mochudi, Botswana. Places in this episode: Mochudi Market, Phuthadikobo Museum, Matsieng footprints, Kgotla, Glorious Home Guesthouse, Jazzbrew Cafe, National Agricultural Research and Development Institute. Covered: Mochudi market day, Phuthadikobo Museum silkscreen, Matsieng footprints, Centre Chiefs football, industrial hemp trial, cost of living in Mochudi. Chapters:00:00 Mochudi Market01:57 Kgotla04:45 Glorious Home Guesthouse07:30 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mochudi #BotswanaTravel #PhuthadikoboMuseum #MatsiengFootprints #MochudiMarket #CentreChiefs #KgatlengDistrict #AfricanVillageLife #TravelBotswana #OkavangoPlanning #MokoroDreams #HempInBotswana #WinterInBotswana #Seswaa #Magwinya #MochudiGuesthouse #JazzbrewCafe #BotswanaWinter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo takes a final winter walk through Mochudi, stopping at the Phuthadikobo Museum, the kgotla, and a local café, while reflecting on village life and planning his journey north to the Okavango. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mochudi, Botswana. Places in this episode: Glorious Home Guesthouse, Phuthadikobo Museum, Kgotla, Matsieng Footprints, Mochudi Market, Kgabo Mall, Phaphane, Payless Supermarket. Covered: Mochudi village life, Museum visit, Traditional culture, Local food, Travel planning, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Kgotla01:34 Museum interior03:08 Kgotla courtyard05:03 Market hall06:24 Kgabo Mall07:36 Cafe interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mochudi #BotswanaTravel #PhuthadikoboMuseum #BakgatlaHistory #MatsiengFootprints #Kgotla #MochudiMarket #Seswaa #BotswanaCulture #SilkscreenWorkshop #MochudiGuesthouse #KgatlengDistrict #AfricanTravel #WinterInBotswana #TravelPodcast #OkavangoDelta #MokoroTrip #BotswanaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends a winter day in Mochudi, soaking up the village rhythm: Saturday market energy, the aftermath of the Centre Chiefs' victory, a visit to the Phuthadikobo Museum's silkscreen workshop, and a look at the town's evolving economy, from hemp trials to drag racing. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mochudi, Botswana. Places in this episode: Mochudi Market, Phuthadikobo Museum, Two Six Seven restaurant, Standard Chartered Bank Mochudi, Pilane, Rasesa, Glorious Home Guesthouse, Kgatleng District. Covered: Mochudi daily life, Market food and local cuisine, Phuthadikobo Museum, Bakgatla culture, Centre Chiefs football, Industrial hemp trial, Local economy, Mochudi guesthouse stay. Chapters:00:00 Village market square02:02 Museum interior03:43 Quiet village street05:27 Pilane06:35 Guesthouse porch evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mochudi #BotswanaTravel #VisitBotswana #MochudiMarket #PhuthadikoboMuseum #SilkScreen #CentreChiefs #Seswaa #Magwinya #Bakgatla #Kgotla #BotswanaWinter #TravelAfrica #VillageLife #GaboroneDayTrip #BotswanaHistory #LocalFood #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo moves to Mochudi, exploring the Phuthadikobo Museum, the living kgotla, and the legend of Matsieng's footprints. He samples local food, notes practical costs, and feels the village rhythms away from the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mochudi, Botswana. Places in this episode: Phuthadikobo Museum, Matsieng footprints, Mochudi kgotla, Mochudi Market, Honchos, Jazzbrew Cafe, Mochudi Village, Pilane. Covered: Mochudi village life, Bakgatla history, Matsieng footprints legend, Mochudi market and food, Practical costs in Mochudi, Phuthadikobo Museum and silkscreen. Chapters:00:00 Mochudi01:40 Phuthadikobo Museum03:31 Matsieng footprints06:38 Cafe interior07:51 Jazzbrew Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mochudi #BotswanaTravel #DiscoverMochudi #PhuthadikoboMuseum #MatsiengFootprints #Kgatleng #TravelBotswana #VillageLife #AfricanHistory #Seswaa #MochudiMarket #Bakgatla #BotswanaWinter #OffTheBeatenPath #CulturalTravel #MochudiDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his last full day in Gaborone before heading north. He reflects on the city's rhythm, does a final shop at the craft market, and gets practical about what the journey to the Okavango will cost. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gaborone, Botswana. Places in this episode: Main Mall, The Daily Grind, Broadhurst Craft Market, Kgale Hill, Cafe Dijo, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent. Covered: Gaborone day in the life, Cost of living and practical prices, Leaving Gaborone, planning the northern route, Botswana craft and local art, Cultural events preview: Maitisong and Book Festival. Chapters:00:00 Main Mall01:33 City street02:46 Government Enclave04:06 Kgale Hill06:26 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gaborone #Botswana #OkavangoDelta #Makgadikgadi #TravelBotswana #VisitBotswana #GaboroneLife #MokoroTrip #AfricanTravel #Seswaa #BotswanaCuisine #OverlandingAfrica #TravelVlog #BudgetTravel #DrySeason #Botswana2026 #Thapong #Maitisong https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo spends his last full day in Gaborone soaking up the Main Mall, noting practical costs for newcomers, and getting the lowdown on the upcoming Gaborone Book Festival. He reflects on two weeks of settling in and what's next on the road north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gaborone, Botswana. Places in this episode: Main Mall, Pula Arch, Ola Tia Coffee and Cream, Botswana Craft, Westgate Mall, Bus Rank, Thapong Visual Arts Centre, Riverwalk Mall. Covered: Gaborone farewell and reflection, Cost of living practical prices, Cultural events August 2026, Gaborone Game Reserve, Planning northwards trip to Okavango. Chapters:00:00 Main Mall00:49 Botswana Craft02:25 Bus Rank04:25 Gaborone Game Reserve05:25 Cafe Dijo06:21 Three Dikgosi Monument07:25 Two Six Seven A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gaborone #Botswana #VisitBotswana #TravelBotswana #GaboroneBookFestival #MaitisongFestival #OkavangoDelta #Mokoro #Makgadikgadi #ThapongArts #GaboroneGameReserve #MainMall #AfricanTravel #TravelAfrica #BotswanaLife #SlowTravel #CulturalTravel #DigitalNomadAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo navigates a packed weekend of cultural events in Gaborone, from a comedy festival to the Old Naledi Fiesta, while reflecting on the practicalities of setting up a two-year base. He also checks in on public consultations for the TANA metro and plans his route north to the Okavango. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gaborone, Botswana. Places in this episode: Old Naledi Soccer Field, Bus Rank, GICC, Three Dikgosi Monument, The Daily Grind Cafe + Kitchen, Main Mall. Covered: local festivals, comedy, public transport, long-term planning, safari costs, coffee culture. Chapters:00:00 GICC02:23 Three Dikgosi Monument03:43 Quiet room05:02 The Daily Grind Cafe + Kitchen06:17 Bus Rank07:28 Main Mall09:15 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gaborone #OldNalediFiesta #HeavyweightsComedy #TANAMetro #BotswanaTravel #GaboroneBookFestival #MaitisongFestival #OkavangoDelta #MokoroSafari #Seswaa #CombiFares #GaboroneNightlife #BotswanaCulture #WinterInBotswana #Pula #TravelBotswana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo settles into week one in Gaborone, checking out the city's cultural scene and a new metro plan. He also gets a look at the busy winter calendar and starts mapping his route north for the flood season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gaborone, Botswana. Places in this episode: Main Mall, Cafe Dijo, Extension 11, Government Enclave, National Museum and Art Gallery, Kgale Cableway, Old Naledi Soccer Field, GICC. Covered: Gaborone cultural events August 2026, Public transport and combi fares, Cost of living and banking in Botswana, Planning the northern route to Okavango, Gaborone city life and landmarks, Visa and permit practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Main Mall01:16 Bus rank02:26 Maitisong Theatre03:38 Quiet room05:09 National Museum and Art Gallery06:55 City park07:41 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gaborone #Botswana #BotswanaTravel #GaboroneWinter #OldNalediFiesta #MaitisongFestival #GaboroneBookFestival #OkavangoDelta #Mokoro #Kalahari #CombiRide #Seswaa #GaboroneCulture #TravelAfrica #BotswanaLife #DrySeason #TANA #GaboroneDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo settles into his Gaborone flat, walks the city's village-market mix, and looks ahead to the Old Naledi Fiesta and the Maitisong Festival before planning his route north to the Okavango. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gaborone, Botswana. Places in this episode: Main Mall, Pula Arch, National Museum and Art Gallery, Bank of Botswana, Old Naledi Fiesta, Gaborone Game Reserve, Tlokweng, Bull & Bush. Covered: Gaborone daily life and settling in, Old Naledi Fiesta and cultural events, Gaborone Game Reserve and wildlife, Banking, SIM, and practicalities for expats, Seasonal plans for the Okavango. Chapters:00:00 Main Mall01:48 Bank of Botswana03:33 Old Naledi Fiesta05:15 Kgale Hill06:47 Bus interior07:35 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gaborone #BotswanaTravel #VisitBotswana #GaboroneWinter #OldNalediFiesta #MaitisongFestival #GaboroneBookFestival #MokolodiNatureReserve #KgaleHill #GaboroneLife #AfricaTravel #TravelPodcast #Batswana #Seswaa #Combis #GRT #BotswanaAdventure #Pula https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo Molefe settles into a second day in Gaborone, exploring the city's pulse from Main Mall to the Bus Rank, and begins planning his dry-season journey north. He discovers the quiet corners of the capital, meets locals, and learns what it costs to call Botswana home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gaborone, Botswana. Places in this episode: Main Mall, Pula Arch, Bus Rank, Government Enclave, Mokolodi Nature Reserve, Cafe Dijo, Mokolodi Restaurant. Covered: Gaborone city life, Cultural festivals upcoming, Cost of living, Local cuisine, Transportation, Reserve visit. Chapters:00:00 Gaborone01:57 Bus Rank03:36 Government Enclave05:14 Mokolodi Nature Reserve06:25 Quiet room08:28 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gaborone #BotswanaTravel #VisitBotswana #Mokolodi #MaitisongFestival #GaboroneBookFestival #ComptonFashionWeek #Kalahari #OkavangoDelta #DrySeason #TravelAfrica #ExpatLife #BudgetTravel #CulturalFestival #Mokoro #Pula #Seswaa #WinterInBotswana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

Kabelo Molefe arrives in Botswana's capital for a two-year stay, navigating permits, bank accounts, SIM cards, and first impressions. He hikes Kgale Hill, explores the Main Mall, and begins to map out the seasons ahead, from the Kalahari to the Okavango. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gaborone, Botswana. Places in this episode: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Government Enclave, Cafe Dijo, Absa Bank, Mascom shop, Main Mall, Extension 9, Tlokweng. Covered: Arrival logistics and admin, First impressions of Gaborone, Local food and markets, Outdoor recreation near the capital, Cultural calendar for August 2026, Cost of living and currency. Chapters:00:00 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport02:17 Mascom shop04:01 Extension 905:30 Main Mall07:09 Mokolodi Nature Reserve08:40 Molapo Crossing A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gaborone #BotswanaTravel #MovingToBotswana #ExpatsInBotswana #KgaleHill #Mokolodi #MainMall #BotswanaLife #AfricanTravel #SlowTravel #TravelGuide #Seswaa #ComptonFashionWeek #MaitisongFestival #GaboroneBookFestival #OldNalediFiesta #DrySeason #PulaCurrency https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/