Date Published: 18th September 2025
Video by Mats Ögren Wanger
Alexander is returning to Botswana in 2026 for a further guided tour of the country with Okavango Delta Explorations, in the company of his friend Mats Ogren and in the footsteps of his much loved character from The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Precious Ramotswe.
Booking is now open for this remarkable ‘adventure-of-a-lifetime’ in the company of one of the greatest writers of our time. These tours are extremely popular so don’t delay. Alexander enjoys returning to the country that captured his heart and which he admires so much. Please note that he joins you on this expedition without payment – simply out of a need to share the country and his characters.
Join this very special journey into the heart of Botswana, travelling in the footsteps of Precious Ramotswe and the much-loved characters from The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Over twelve days, we will combine the settings and stories from the books with the beauty, wildlife and warm hospitality of the real Botswana. From lively city streets and quiet village squares to the wild waterways of the Okavango and the vast wilderness of the Linyanti, this is a chance to see the country through both the author’s imagination and your own eyes. Along the way we will meet local artists, conservationists, and community leaders, enjoy lively discussions about the books, and experience some of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife and landscapes.
The Okavango Delta Explorations tour will be accompanied by Sir Alexander McCall Smith and his friend, journalist and guide Mats Ogren Wanger, who has spent many years travelling Botswana.