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Kasane, Botswana - Ku Muzi BOMA has opened its doors, marking a significant step in Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa's ongoing commitment to responsible tourism, community development, and the preservation of Botswana's rich cultural heritage.

As one of Botswana's leading leisure hospitality destinations, Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa believes tourism should create meaningful value for the communities in which it operates. Through Ku Muzi BOMA's community engagement, the hotel is creating a sustainable platform aimed at empowering local talent, celebrating Setswana and African cultural heritage, and encouraging greater community participation within Botswana's growing tourism sector.

The initiative reflects Cresta Mowana's broader commitment to responsible tourism by creating opportunities for local traditional dance groups, musicians, storytellers, cultural performers, artisans, and small businesses from Kasane and surrounding villages to actively participate in and benefit from the visitor economy.

Designed around the spirit of African storytelling, cuisine, music, and dance, Ku Muzi BOMA offers guests authentic cultural experiences rooted in Botswana's identity while simultaneously creating visibility and exposure for local creatives and cultural practitioners.

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Speaking on the initiative, the General Manager of Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa, Robert Kabuzu, said:

"Ku Muzi BOMA is not just about creating another tourism experience; it is about creating opportunities for the people of Kasane and ensuring that local culture remains an active and visible part of Botswana's tourism offering. We want local communities to see themselves reflected in this initiative and benefit meaningfully from it through participation, exposure, and economic opportunities."

Kabuzu added that Cresta Mowana remains committed to building stronger relationships with the local community and supporting initiatives that preserve and promote Botswana's rich cultural identity.

The initiative forms part of Cresta Mowana's broader vision of responsible and experience-led tourism, where local communities remain central to the guest experience and the tourism value chain.

About Cresta Hotels
Cresta Hotels is one of Southern Africa's leading hotel management groups, operating business and resort hotels in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. Cresta Hotels run a total of 18 hotels; 12 in Botswana, 5 in Zimbabwe, and 1 in Cape Town, South Africa, all filled with African heart and soul.