Botswana
Botswana: Your Gateway to Unique Filmmaking Adventures
As you embark on your cinematic journey through this remarkable country, African Fixer is your trusted partner, ensuring that every frame captures the essence of Botswana’s rich tapestry.
Environmental Responsibility
Remember the iconic coca-cola bottle scene from ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’? In Botswana, preserving its pristine natural beauty is no laughing matter. The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, and Tourism enforces stringent regulations for foreign film crews to protect the environment. This includes embargoes on visas until compliance is ensured. African Fixer, with its local connections, can expedite the permitting process, making your environmental responsibilities seamless.
Horseback Riding Safari: A Cinematic Odyssey
Botswana’s vast expanse, often devoid of infrastructure, demands self-sufficiency when filming. African Fixer has you covered with essentials like food, water, and battery-operated equipment, ensuring you’re ready for your off-the-beaten-path adventures.
For an unforgettable safari experience, hop on horseback. Botswana reigns supreme as the world’s best destination for riding safaris. Traverse from the arid desert to the iconic Okavango Delta wetlands at a thrilling pace. These safaris offer various combinations, like Ride and Cycle or Ride and Fly camping, blending creature comforts with wilderness immersion. Imagine cantering alongside graceful giraffes, the perfect vantage point for observing the Big 5 in action. Safety is paramount in Botswana, boasting a 40-year track record, and our experienced guides infuse your journey with boundless energy.
Cultural Immersion
The Makgadikgadi Safari opens doors to an intimate cultural experience with the San Bushmen. Delve into their traditional way of life amid the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, a tranquil setting that’s perfect for reflective shoots. Along the ancient Lake Makgadikgadi’s former shores, the Boteti River lures migrating zebras and flamingos, with stone-age tools often uncovered, creating a unique canvas for stills photography.
Further west lies the Tsodilo Hills, a treasure trove of rock art, boasting the world’s highest concentrations.
Africa's Eden Awaits
Botswana’s film adventures typically commence in Maun, a gateway to the renowned Chobe National Park, where elephants, buffaloes, and lions reign supreme. From there, explore the Tuli Block, aptly nicknamed the ‘Land of Giants,’ where towering Baobab trees punctuate surreal rock formations.
Extend your journey to the majestic Victoria Falls, with direct flights from Maun International Airport to Kasane. Connecting flights between Johannesburg and Kasane ensure a seamless experience, even when importing film equipment from South Africa. With an abundance of scenic spots in Maun, your production takes flight effortlessly.
In the northern reaches of Botswana, home to diamond, copper, and nickel mines, the U.S. dollar seamlessly complements the Botswana Pula, making filmmaking here cost-effective. While local crews are mandatory for wildlife productions, Botswana’s absence of indigenous film production companies means everything is sourced from South Africa.
As you prepare to craft your cinematic masterpiece in Botswana, remember that African Fixer stands ready to transform your vision into reality. The untamed beauty and cultural richness of this land await your creative storytelling.
Ready to embark on your cinematic adventure in Botswana? Contact African Fixer and let’s turn your dreams into unforgettable frames.