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28/10/2026

✈️🚨 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🚨✈️

The Department of Immigration in the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Citizenship has just announced revised passport fees effective 1 November 2026! 🇧🇼✨
Before you lock in your next dream vacation with us, make sure your passport is up-to-date and ready to fly. Here is a quick breakdown of the new fees (in BWP):
🔹 Ordinary Passport: P 400.00
👶 Children Under 16: P 200.00
💼 Official Passport: P 600.00
👑 Diplomatic Passport: P 800.00
🚨 Emergency Travel Document: P 100.00
⚠️ AND NOW FOR THE BIG ONE... ⚠️
❌ Lost, Stolen, or Soiled e-passport: P 2000.00 😱😭
Yes, you read that right! Keeping your passport safe just became your number one travel priority. Treat it like gold, protect it from coffee spills, and definitely keep it away from the kids' coloring section! Damaging or losing it will cost you a whopping P2,000 to replace.
Take a screenshot, tag your travel buddies, and let’s keep those passports pristine! 🙌💼
Ready to book your next stress-free getaway? Drop us a message or visit our office today! 🌴🗺️

13/10/2026

🇧🇼🔥 **SEROWE, ARE YOU READY?!** 🔥🇧🇼

The countdown to an unforgettable festive season has begun! 🎶✨

A35 Travel & Tours is excited to share the news that Nkosazana Daughter 🇿🇦 will be gracing the stage at the Born and Raised Festival – 15th Edition in Serowe on 23 December 2026! 👑🎤

Get ready for electrifying performances, great vibes and an incredible celebration of music and culture as Botswana welcomes one of South Africa’s sensational songstresses!

📍 Venue: Serowe Stadium
📅 Date:23 December 2026
⏰ Time:11 AM till late

Gather your friends, plan your festive season getaway and get ready to experience the magic of Born and Raised! 🥳🇧🇼

A35 Travel & Tours — making your journeys part of the experience! 🚌✈️

12/10/2026

🏙️🇧🇼 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄: 𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘! 🏡✨

Have you ever wondered how a modern residential community can transform the way people live, shop and do business?

Located in Tsholofelo East, Gaborone, Sarona City is an ambitious mixed-use property development by RIC Development Botswana, designed to combine modern homes, convenient shopping and lifestyle amenities within one community.

🏗️ THE STORY BEHIND SARONA CITY

Sarona City was developed around the vision of creating a modern urban community where residents could enjoy comfortable living with essential services close to home. A major milestone came on 15 December 2021, when Sarona City Mall opened its doors, bringing shopping, restaurants, healthcare services and other conveniences into the estate.

🏡 WHAT CAN YOU FIND AT SARONA CITY?

The development features a variety of residential and commercial properties, including:

🔑 Modern apartments— including The Habitat Kappa, designed for buyers seeking contemporary urban living.

🏘️ Luxury townhouses— The Habitat Sigma offers spacious three- and four-bedroom homes in a secure, access-controlled community.

🛍️ Sarona City Mall — a shopping destination with retail outlets, restaurants, a medical centre and other services.

🏢Commercial opportunities— including retail and other property developments that support the community's live-work lifestyle.

💰 HOW CAN YOU BUY A HOME AT SARONA CITY?

The developer's published listings have advertised The Habitat Kappa apartments from approximately P492,723, while The Habitat Sigma townhouses have been listed from approximately P2,809,080, including VAT. Prices, available units and payment terms may change, so prospective buyers should request the latest price list directly from RIC Development Botswana.

📞 Sales enquiries:
• Victor Kobe: +267 719 05441
• Lefa Mase: +267 714 70909
• Office: +267 318 1436

🌐 Visit: https://www.saronacity.co.bw/

📍 Location: Tsholofelo East, Gaborone, Botswana.

Sarona City demonstrates how property development can go beyond constructing houses to create an integrated community where people can live, shop and access everyday services.

**At A35 TRAVEL & TOURS, we celebrate the developments shaping Botswana's cities, creating new lifestyles and contributing to the country's changing urban landscape.** 🇧🇼❤️

What do you think of Sarona City? Would you consider buying an apartment or townhouse there?

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👇 Share your thoughts in the comments!

12/10/2026

🇧🇼 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀’𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐓! ✈️😮

Did you know that on 11 October 1999, Botswana experienced one of the most shocking incidents in its aviation history?

At Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, an Air Botswana pilot named Chris Phatswe took an ATR 42-320 aircraft without authorisation and flew around the airport for approximately two hours. He had reportedly been placed on medical leave after being declared unfit to fly.

During the airborne standoff, Phatswe communicated with air traffic control, expressed suicidal intentions and demanded to speak with then Vice-President Ian Khama. Authorities evacuated the terminal while efforts were made to persuade him to land safely.

Although he eventually landed, the tragedy was not over. Phatswe reportedly taxied the aircraft at high speed into two other parked Air Botswana ATR 42 aircraft, destroying all three planes. He died in the incident, but no other fatalities were reported.

The consequences were devastating. The three ATR 42s were Air Botswana’s only operational aircraft at the time. Its fourth aircraft, a BAe 146, was already grounded because of technical problems. The destruction of the three turboprops therefore crippled the national airline’s operations and created a major aviation crisis for Botswana.

The incident also raised serious questions about airport security, aircraft access and the procedures for handling pilots who had been declared medically unfit to fly.

Nearly three decades later, this remains a sobering chapter in Botswana’s history—a reminder that aviation safety depends not only on aircraft and technology, but also on effective security, sound management and strict operational procedures.

✈️ **TRAVEL FACT:** Sometimes, the most extraordinary stories about a country are not found in tourist brochures, but in the events that shaped its history.

Have you ever heard about this incident before?

Follow A35 Travel & Tours for fascinating stories, travel facts, hidden gems and extraordinary places from Botswana and around the world. 🌍🇧🇼

30/09/2026

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30/09/2026

30/09/2026

Happy Independence Day Botswana
🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼

28/09/2026

🇧🇼🏁 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘-𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐏! 🌍🔥

Get ready for an extraordinary motorsport adventure! In June 2027, the prestigious FIA-FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) will make its first-ever entry into Botswana as part of the South African Safari Rally.

From 14–19 June 2027, some of the world's best rally-raid drivers and riders will tackle the challenging African terrain, with two stages and a night in the Botswana bush. 🇧🇼🏜️

This is more than motorsport, it is an exciting opportunity to showcase Botswana's landscapes, tourism and adventure experiences to the world. From the roar of rally cars and motorcycles to the beauty of the African bush, Botswana is ready for a new chapter in international adventure tourism!

📍 South Africa 🇿🇦 – Botswana 🇧🇼
📅 14–19 June 2027
🏁 World Rally-Raid Championship

A35 TRAVEL & TOURS — Your journey. Our passion. Explore Botswana. 🇧🇼✈️

23/09/2026

𝐗𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝐋𝐎𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀’𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐒

Botswana continues to strengthen its position as a distinctive global tourism destination, celebrated for its pristine wilderness, extraordinary wildlife, rich cultural heritage and exceptional safari experiences.

Adding to this international recognition, Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection - Botswana’s first MICHELIN Key recognition. Xigera is one of just 657 properties worldwide to hold Two Keys in the 2026 selection.

The MICHELIN Key recognises exceptional hotels and lodges for outstanding experiences, including design, service, comfort, character and connection to the destination. Two Keys signify an “exceptional stay.”

Situated in the Okavango Delta, Xigera’s recognition shines a global spotlight on Botswana’s world-class tourism offering and the people whose talent and hospitality bring the destination to life.

Source: Botswana Tourism Organisation

05/09/2026

🌍🚗 THE BEAUTY OF SOUTH AFRICA’S N2 ROAD — A JOURNEY INTO CAPE TOWN 🇿🇦

Some roads don't just take you somewhere they become part of the journey. ❤️

The N2 Road into Cape Town is one of those unforgettable drives, winding through some of South Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes. 🌿⛰️

As you make your way towards the Mother City, you'll encounter vast green farmlands, rolling hills, dramatic mountains, beautiful valleys and endless stretches of open countryside. 🌱🚜🏔️

Every kilometre offers another picture-perfect scene — from the peaceful agricultural landscapes of the Western Cape to the spectacular mountains that signal your approach to Cape Town.

And then, almost suddenly, the landscape changes… and you know you're getting closer to one of Africa's most beautiful cities. 🌊🏙️

Whether you're travelling for business, leisure, adventure or simply to experience the beauty of Southern Africa, the journey itself is part of the destination.

✈️🚐 Let A35 TRAVEL & TOURS take you there.

From flights and accommodation to tours, transfers and unforgettable Southern African experiences, we make your journey easier, safer and more memorable.

📍 Botswana 🇧🇼 → South Africa 🇿🇦
🌍 Travel. Explore. Experience.

A35 TRAVEL & TOURS — Your Journey, Our Passion. ❤️