Botswana is doing some really cool stuff when it comes to tourism. It's like the champion of sustainable tourism in Africa. Imagine, 37% of the country's land is set aside as national parks or wildlife areas. Why? To keep the animals safe and protect the awesome natural wonders.

But it's not just about animals and nature. Botswana is also making sure that the local folks, especially in rural areas, get a piece of the pie. They're into this thing called ecotourism, which basically means they want everyone to benefit from tourists coming in. It's not just about making money; it's about making sure everyone is included and the whole country grows economically.And get this, some of the money made from tourism goes back into saving the environment. They've been doing this since 2002, making them one of the big shots in the world of sustainable tourism. They've got special places, like the Okavango Delta, where they're keeping things in check so that future generations can enjoy the beauty too.

You know what's even cooler? Botswana is now like the elephant capital of Africa, with more than 200,000 of those big guys roaming around. That's a lot of elephants! The government has this plan called the National Ecotourism Strategy (started in 2002), and part of it is this certification thing. They want businesses to be eco-friendly and follow some cool standards. It's all about making sure tourists get quality products while taking care of the environment, culture, and people.They're not just about mass tourism either. They want the good stuff—high-income, low-volume tourism. Less impact on nature, more awesome experiences for visitors.

Guess what? There's a big event called the Botswana Tourism Investment Summit happening on November 22 to 24, 2023, at the Gaborone International Convention Centre. It's like the place to be if you're into tourism and investments. They're talking about challenges, trends, and making big changes in Botswana's tourism scene. Sounds like a plan, right?