Page 4 - Discover Botswana 24th Edition 2024

Reviewed by Berry Shaba
Discover Botswana Second Edition is an eight-chapter
wonder. A high-class … full colour pictorial that
highlights the spectacular wilderness, wildlife, peoples
It takes you on a personalised safari across the length
and breadth of Botswana.
From the crystalline waters of the planet
’s largest
inland delta – the Okavango. To the world’s largest salt
Botswana
’s only World Heritage Site – Tsodilo Hills.
You
’
re invited to interact with the country
’
s warm,
friendly people, to experience its rich arts and culture,
and to discover Africa
’s fastest growing city, Gaborone,
Melenhorst served as founding director of Maun
’
s
Nhabe Museum (Principal Curator of Design at
Botswana National Museum) and was on the core
team responsible for the successful world heritage
nomination for Tsodilo Hills.
He gives you the wealth of experience he
’
s garnered
throughout his years in Botswana: statistical data,
images are drawn from an exceptional team of world
class photographers:
Multi-award winning natural history and
•
National Geographic photographer, Frans
Lanting.
National Geographic explorers -in-residence and
•
multi-award winners Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
National Geographic underwater photographers
•
Jennifer Hayes and David Doubilet.
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Well-regarded regional photographer Richard Du
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Toit (South Africa)
And locally based international photographers
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Tim and June Liversedge, Steve Stockhall, James
Frans Lanting, hailed as having the heart of a hunter,
the mind of a scientist and the eyes of a poet, is one
of the greatest natural history photographers of our
time. His work is published in books, magazines, and
exhibitions around the world.
National Geographic explorers-in-residence and
multi-award winners Dereck and Beverly Joubert have
produced over 25 full length documentaries, feature
and key African wildlife species.
Discover Botswana Second Edition also has contributions
from National Geographic underwater photographers
Jennifer Hayes and David Doubilet.
Doubilet has been a contract photographer for the
magazine since 1976, has short numerous articles for
the publication, and has published several books.
Hayes is an aquatic biologist, writer and photographer
specialising in natural history. Her images have been
published in numerous books, magazine publications
and advertising campaigns.
Richard du Toit, based in South Africa, is a professional
wildlife and nature photographer, specialising in aerial
photography.
Locally based photographers Vincent Grafhorst, James
Bhuiyan, highly regarded in their own right, have all
Gifford, Steven Stockhall, June Liversedge and Monirul
published nationally, regionally and internationally.
it
’
s a gem. What a wonderful gift it would be.
”
“Pula’, meaning ‘rain’ in Setswana, is possibly the
most important word in the national language. It is
a rally call, an embodiment of triumph, victory and
success. It is a way to open and close ceremonies
and events. It is also the national currency. Most
occasions in Botswana – public or personal – are
the second edition of Discover Botswana commemorative
book is welcomed with this rallying call.
”
Hurry, don
’t miss your chance to own this limited edition book.
It
’s simple to order. Visit the website now to guarantee you receive a copy.
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Announcing... Botswana’s hidden beauty
revealed in this exclusive new book
Please note: because this is a high quality
short-run – copies are limited.
Discover Botswana second edition is sponsored
by the Botswana Tourism Organisation.
Dust covers, 200 pages, 30 cm by 30 cm