As daylight starts to get shorter, mornings and evenings are very chilly, we are reminded that these are days where Autumn starts to feel like winter. Though afternoons are filled with sunshine, so do not be weary. The month of April is called Moranang in Setswana.  It gets its name from the beans called moranang, which during this month ,they will be ready to be harvested and feasted upon as dikgobe (mixture of beans and corn cooked together) or nyebu (beans in their green stage before they dry off).

Due to climate change, winter has been creeping in earlier and earlier each year.  Usually we are expecting winter in the months of May to July, not early April. So, let us make sure that when visiting Botswana in these months, you have a light jacket or sweater in hand to keep you warm.

Dip your toes in Tswana Culture

Although it will be a bit chilly, it is still comfortable enough to go for the safaris, boat cruising and an experience with the locals. One of our favorite activities is riding on a donkey cart that is used in the farms as a form of transportation ( transport wood, family around the villages and fetch water).  If you are interested in understanding how some of the food is grown, and harvested, this is the best time to do so, as it is the harvesting season (corn, watermelons, sweet reed, sunflower) in farms (masimo).   If this is an experience you are craving for, look no further and arrange with Authentic  Botswana Tours to help you dip your toes in Tswana culture.

Major Events in Moranang (April)

Why not kick start the month off with creatives at Maitisong festival from the 14th to 30th of April. Where you can experience art through songs, dance, drama and poetry. 

This year Botswana is hosting two major international events  that are excited to welcome all local and international audiences to celebrate Forbes under 30 in Africa Summit and FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix.  Forbes under 30 in Africa Summit  will recognize those whose achievements are exemplary  and inspirational while under the age of 30 all over African countries. It will take place on the 23rd  to the 24th of April and Mr Davido, the singer, will be featuring.  Whilst the Golden Grand Pix will focus on track and field competition with the likes of  Lestile Tebogo, the current  African Champion in men’s 200m.  The competition will take place on the 29th of April in Gaborone at the national stadium.

And if you are thrill seeker, enjoy adventure or great outdoors, then the sand dunes await at  Kwawa Dune Challenge and Cultural Festival on the 27 to 30th of April. There you can experience quad biking, camel riding on the dunes, 4x4 challenge, circuit race, stargazing at night, bonfires and meat showcasing.

What are you waiting for? Come and tailor your experience to your liking with options to choose from. Botswana Authentic Tours will be waiting to hear from you and see how we can be of service.

See you soon.