Industry players have hailed Ethiopian Airlines’ new flight linking East Africa (Addis Ababa) to Maun, Botswana – location of prime tourism hotspot, the Okavango Delta – as a ‘game changer’ for tourism in the country.
The airline has commenced three times weekly services to Maun, its second destination in Botswana. Gaborone was the first.
Miriam Tichapondwa, Wilderness Botswana COO, expressed excitement about the new flight, saying the increased ease of access would stimulate more travel to Botswana.
“The convenience of air connectivity to destinations is a major factor that influences travel decisions for our guests, and direct access to Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana, is a huge advantage. This is also significant…