Land of Giants
Tuli Block
Red sandstone koppies, ancient leadwoods and elephant herds moving through Botswana's eastern edge.
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Unlocking Botswana’s untold experiences.
Experience the tradition of our communities.Create your travel diary with us.Experience Botswana differently.Leave your footprints.
Dumela
Your trusted partner in Botswana’s untold stories.
We are Eco Essence Travel Africa, a tourism marketing and travel agency, established to curate bespoke travel itineraries to help travellers experience Botswana differently. We provide tourism marketing consultancy to help shape stronger tourism ecosystems while promoting Botswana’s unique cultural and natural heritage. We support communities to build long-term destination value and curate compelling experiences to attract visitations. We design experiences, develop content, create tourism marketing campaigns and partner with tourism service providers to enhance destination branding. We create events to drive dialogue on destination visibility and positioning. We partner with tourism hospitality providers, tourism activity providers, event organisers, heritage and cultural tourism providers and CBOs to inspire travel to learn, discover and experience destinations differently.
For Travellers
For individuals, families and groups exploring Botswana.Explore experiences
For Industry Stakeholders
Tourism consultancy for local governments, tourism boards and industry partners.Explore consultancy
About us
Storytellers of Botswana
Eco Essence Travel Africa is a 100% Botswana-owned private limited company founded through the vision of Ms. Goaba Taylor. Based in Gaborone, Botswana, we bring local knowledge and international industry experience to our work. Our local expertise and global perspective shape personalised experiences with a commitment to service excellence.
Ms. Taylor is a seasoned world traveller and marketing professional with intimate knowledge of Botswana as a destination. Her background across tourism, telecommunications, broadcasting and football operations combines marketing strategy, market access promotion for emerging markets and customer experience. Her local and international industry knowledge connects customer needs with service excellence.
- Mission
- To deliver authentic, sustainable and innovative tourism experiences while supporting CBOs and destinations with expert consultancy.
- Vision
- To be the preferred regional tourism operator and consultancy firm within five years.
- Values
- Innovation · Customer-centric · Authenticity · Sustainability
Why us
01
Local roots, global reach
Deep Botswana knowledge paired with international best practice.
02
Sustainability focus
Eco-friendly tours and community-based tourism that protects heritage.
03
Customer-first
Tailor-made experiences that build trust, loyalty and return journeys.
Partners
Connected journeys, stronger destinations.
Hospitality & Travel
Camps, lodges, guest houses, hotels, attractions, activity providers, airlines and transport partners.
Communities & Heritage
CBOs, local government, tourism associations and boards, cultural and heritage destinations, and event organisers.
Emerging Enterprises
Micro, small and medium enterprises and emerging destinations, connecting local suppliers with international buyers.
Our brand promise
Authentic. Impact. Innovation.
- Exceed expectations with personalised service.
The engine behind every journey
Travel consultants, marketing and promotion experts, digital content creators and administrative professionals work alongside our hospitality and community partners. Regular staff training, customer feedback and compliance with tourism regulations underpin service quality.
We connect America, Europe and SADC travellers with Botswana's mid- and upmarket experiences.
Where we go
Botswana’s hidden gems
Discover the red-rock landscapes, desert, waterways and salt pans of Botswana.
Great Thirstland
The Kalahari
Endless dunes and silver grasses. Walk with San trackers and sleep beneath the clearest sky in Africa.
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Water in the Desert
Okavango Delta
Channels, palm islands and mokoro mornings across the world's largest inland delta.
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Salt & Silence
Makgadikgadi Pans
A horizon with nothing on it but a baobab. Quad trails, meerkats and total, humbling stillness.
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Positioning Botswana as a world-class player in the global tourism marketplace.
Our work helps emerging destinations and enterprises create socially responsible offers, protect local heritage and report their impact.
Destination Value Creation
Destination marketing strategy development and execution, market access promotion and content that build long-term destination value.
Tourism Intelligence
Market research and data analytics for informed decision-making.
Community Impact
Resource mobilisation to support conservation initiatives, agro-tourism and cultural and heritage experiences, with storytelling and impact reporting that promote local community empowerment.
Destination Marketing Thought Leadership
Community dialogue, responsible tourism and industry insights through tourism roundtables and engagement with government, industry peers and global travel and trade platforms.
Sustainability Marketing
Strategies that align an organisation's purpose with social and environmental goals, strengthening market positioning, destination branding and impact promotion for long-term economic value.
Destination Mapping
Interactive itineraries that showcase tourist routes, landmarks and emerging destinations.
Market Access & Partnerships
Strategic positioning for community-based organisations and destinations to attract the right partners and funding.
Storytelling & Destination Campaigns
Travel diaries, community impact stories and digital tourism campaigns that share destination information and strengthen visibility and positioning.
Emerging destinations & hidden gems
We support emerging tourism hubs and regional partnerships for multicultural experiences across SADC and beyond.
Responsible tourism awareness
We consider climate change, travel advisories and developments in sustainable tourism labels and merits to support informed decisions.
Consultancy enquiry
Tell us about your project.
Take off with us
Tell us where your curiosity begins.
Talk to Goaba about your next journey or tourism project.
- Location
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Phone
- +267 77376020
- Website
- www.ecoessencetravel.africa
- Socials
- @ecoessencetravelafrica
What to expect
We don’t just plan trips - we curate experiences that connect people, culture and nature.
Bespoke Adventures
Cultural, eco and adventure itineraries designed around you.
Tailor-Made Packages
Family escapes, corporate retreats and luxury getaways.
Seamless Travel
Accommodation, self-drives and transfers coordinated end to end.
Event Tourism
Festivals, conferences and special occasions turned into experiences.
Beyond Botswana: Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Madagascar and Zanzibar.
International DestinationsJourney ideas
A starting point for your Botswana story.
Illustrative journey outlines, not confirmed packages. Goaba will tailor the route, duration and activities to your dates, budget and availability. Prices and inclusions are confirmed in your proposal.
Illustrative 3-night outline
Tuli: rock, rivers & wildlife
- 01Arrive and settle into your chosen accommodation.
- 02Explore wildlife and the red-rock landscape with locally arranged activities.
- 03Enjoy a relaxed final day before your onward transfer.
Illustrative 4-night outline
Delta: channels & quiet mornings
- 01Arrive and transfer to your selected Delta accommodation.
- 02Spend time exploring wildlife and waterways, with activities subject to season and operator availability.
- 03Return with time for your onward journey.
Illustrative 3-night outline
Kalahari: wide skies & wild spaces
- 01Travel to your chosen Kalahari base.
- 02Discover desert landscapes and locally arranged wildlife or cultural experiences.
- 03Enjoy a quiet morning before departure.
Illustrative 2-night outline
Makgadikgadi: salt & silence
- 01Arrive and settle near the pans.
- 02Explore the salt-pan landscape with suitable seasonal activities.
- 03Depart for your next Botswana destination.
Your journey, thoughtfully arranged
From first conversation to take-off.
- 01
Share your plans
Tell us your dates, interests, budget and who is travelling.
- 02
Shape your journey
Discuss the route, accommodation and experiences with Goaba.
- 03
Review & confirm
Review your proposal, inclusions, availability and payment terms before confirming.
- 04
Travel with confidence
Receive your confirmed arrangements and agreed travel information.