Botswana - Stories of the Land
The San People
The San, often called the Bushmen, are among the world’s oldest continuous cultures, with roots tracing back tens of thousands of years across southern Africa. Known as master trackers, storytellers, and guardians of the land, the San carry an intimate knowledge of the natural world—every footprint, every plant, every shift of wind holds meaning to them. Their way of life is built on deep respect for balance: between people, animals, and the land itself.
The Okavango’s Living Miracle
Every year, rains in distant Angola spill into Botswana, flooding the Okavango Delta. This inland oasis defies geography - a river that never reaches the sea, instead blossoming into a mosaic of lagoons, grasslands, and islands. It is a story of abundance born of patience, a reminder that water always finds a way.
The Nation of Elephants
Botswana is home to more elephants than anywhere else on Earth - nearly a third of Africa’s total population. In the Chobe River, herds gather in numbers so vast the land seems to rumble beneath their weight. Families protect calves, mourn their dead, and shape the landscape itself, reminding us that elephants are not just animals but architects of the wild.
News From the Bush
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Elephant News from Botswana
Botswana is home to the world’s largest elephant population — over 130,000 strong. While that’s a success for conservation, it also brings new challenges as elephants roam further in search...
Elephant News from Botswana
Botswana is home to the world’s largest elephant population — over 130,000 strong. While that’s a success for conservation, it also brings new challenges as elephants roam further in search...
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This Week at Mott’s Leather Works
The workshop has been busy shaping a fresh batch of hand-stitched wallets, each one made from hides sourced in Botswana. Mott has been experimenting with new dyeing techniques inspired by...
This Week at Mott’s Leather Works
The workshop has been busy shaping a fresh batch of hand-stitched wallets, each one made from hides sourced in Botswana. Mott has been experimenting with new dyeing techniques inspired by...
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Conserving the Land
For Mott, conservation isn’t a slogan — it’s a way of life. Years in the bush taught him how delicate the balance of nature really is. That same respect guides...
Conserving the Land
For Mott, conservation isn’t a slogan — it’s a way of life. Years in the bush taught him how delicate the balance of nature really is. That same respect guides...
