07 Dec 2016

Renowned filmmakers, Tim and June Liversedge had for a month brought the natural beauty of Botswana to the city through a photographic exhibition.

The inaugural annual photographic exhibition, dubbed the Natural History of Botswana’ ended on Monday (December 5) at the National Museum.

‘Natural history of Botswana’ was a showcase of Botswana’s amazing fauna and flora through the lens.

Speaking at the closing of the event, Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Tshekedi Khama said such exhibitions were commendable as they reminded Batswana how beautiful their country was and therefore the need for conservation or protection of wildlife and environment.

He said people could learn a lot from the Tim and June’s photography as they revealed the natural history of the country, and thus commended the couple for their commitment and dedication.

Nonetheless, Tim and June Liversedge have been involved in many exciting and important conservation projects within Botswana over the decades, while they have a long standing history in the country’s tourism industry.

Using Maun as a base, they began filmmaking for international audiences such as the BBC and National Geographic and had produced many films that highlight Botswana’s diverse regions.

From the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi Pans through to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Tsabong, the films capture rare and fascinating animal behavior set against the panoramic backdrop of Botswana’s amazing natural habitats.

The Liversedges have garnered many international awards for their filmmaking including the Emmy’s. ENDS