Tourism and energy use in lodges and camps in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Lodges and camps in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, predominantly rely on fossil fuels—such as diesel, petrol, and paraffin—for energy, with minimal use of renewable sources like solar. This dependency undermines the potential for sustainable tourism in the region. The study analyzed secondary data from management plans and policy documents while gathering primary insights through stakeholder interviews. Findings highlight a critical gap in energy policy, emphasizing the urgent need to integrate environmentally friendly renewable energy solutions—particularly solar—to align with sustainable tourism goals.

Mbaiwa, J. E., Motsholapheko, M. R., Kgathi, D. L., & Monnamorwa, S. (2018). Tourism and energy use in lodges and camps in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 8(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijtp.2018.090318