In the Footsteps of Mma Ramotswe – Alexander McCall Smith has recently returned from another pilgrimage to Botswana, where he immersed himself in the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes that continue to inspire his beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. He spent time with the warm and fascinating people, and explored the picturesque places that […]
Days 8 – 11 Wildlife of Botswana Towards the end of their stay in Botswana. Alexander and readers from around the world, took some time on Nxamaseri Island – boating, fishing and birdwatching. Nxamaseri is not a big game viewing area. Instead it is all about enjoying the beautiful aquatic environment. The air is alive […]
Join worldwide best-selling author, Sir Alexander McCall Smith, for an evening of sheer delight. The master storyteller will entertain you with tales from his many series of books, including the 44 Scotland Street novels and the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. He will also be celebrating the publication of his new poetry collection, The […]
Day 6 Botswana Elephant Havens An adventure in Botswana would not be complete without a visit to the Elephant Havens, a sanctuary on the edge of the Okavango Delta dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants. This is a charity that Alexander is very happy to support. The activity of the team there is to […]
Days 3 & 4, SOS Children’s Home and Old Naledi In the morning, the group set out for the SOS Children’s Village in Tlokweng, the real-life inspiration for the orphan farm in The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency books. Here they met the dedicated staff, spent time with the children, enjoyed a taste of the matron’s […]
Alexander McCall Smith returns to Botswana Amongst those Alexander met up this past weekend in Botswana with was Professor Sheila Tlou, Board of Member for Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership (BHP), Co-Chair of the Nursing Now Global Campaign and the Global HIV Prevention Coalition, and a Former Minister of Health and Wellness in Botswana from […]
– Day 2 – A visit to Mma Ramotswe’s home village, Mochudi This morning Alexander travelled to the charming village of Mochudi, about an hour out of town, the home of the fictional Mma Ramotswe from The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Here he was welcomed by celebrated singer Nnunu Ramagotsi – Africa’s Jewel – who […]
– Day 1 Alexander McCall Smith returns to Botswana, the country of his heart. Yesterday was the first day of Alexander’s 2026 visit. During the day he took guests (readers from across the world who have joined him in the birthplace of Precious Ramotswe) on a guided tour of Gaborone, taking in landmarks from The […]
A World Book Day story to share with enquiring minds and spark great imagination. What would you do if you found yourself face to face with a great lion? Stand perfectly still? Turn on your heels and run? Creep quietly away? Perhaps you would just close your eyes and hope that you are not dreaming – which […]
A World Book Day story to share with enquiring minds and spark great imagination. What would you do if you found yourself face to face with a great lion? Stand perfectly still? Turn on your heels and run? Creep quietly away? Perhaps you would just close your eyes and hope that you are not dreaming […]
