Botswana / DATE IDEA

Birdwatching nearby.

Choose an accessible public nature spot and note down five birds you see or hear together.

01 / BOTSWANA

Go at your own pace.

Choose a manageable plan centred on nature or crafts. A lovely date doesn't need a major safari on the itinerary.

02 / HOW TO DO IT

Choose an accessible public nature spot and note down five birds you see or hear together.
Keep your distance from wildlife and stay on permitted routes.
Go early enough for daylight and a safe journey home.

No suitable nature spot? Look for birds in a city park or in a museum collection.

01 / Botswana

Look for Botswanan basketry in a craft shop or market and compare the patterns and materials.

02 / Botswana

Where suitable, book a relaxed mokoro excursion in the Okavango region and give each other a nature task along the way.

03 / Botswana

Try a sorghum dish at a local eatery or make a simple porridge together with a savory accompaniment.