A swirl of Cabernet, Rosé or Sauvignon Blanc now comes with something extra at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino: every sip of their new house wine helps protect Africa’s most threatened wildlife
GOSEGO MOTSUMI
Forget choosing between indulgence and impact. At Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino, your next glass of wine comes with a mission. The hotel has uncorked Saving the Wild, a new house wine collection that transforms every toast into a contribution towards protecting Africa’s iconic wildlife.
POURING WITH PURPOSE
Created in collaboration with Hoopenburg Vineyards in South Africa’s Western Cape, the collection is more than a premium pour. Every bottle sold supports Saving the Wild, the award-winning conservation movement founded by activist Jamie Joseph that tackles wildlife crime, corruption and poaching syndicates.
“Proudly bottled by Hoopenburg Vineyards for the Minor Hotel Group, what’s important for us is that the collaboration is done in conjunction with an award-winning nonprofit and conservation movement,” said Avani General Manager Willem Van Heerden.
He added that proceeds from every bottle will help fund conservation efforts while the wines will also be available across Minor Hotels in Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Lesotho.
“The wines consumed by our guests, the proceeds will be going towards the foundation,” he said.
THREE WINES, ONE MISSION
The launch unveiled three labels—a Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc—paired with a feast ranging from Botswana beef fillet and mushroom risotto to seafood, grilled sesame chicken, local cheeses and decadent chocolate desserts.
The message was clear: great food deserves great wine, but great wine can also do great things.
Every bottle contributes towards protecting three of the world’s most endangered species—the rhino, elephant and pangolin—proving that conservation can begin with something as simple as raising a glass.
GOOD WINE, GREATER IMPACT
Wine enthusiast Phenyo Motlhagodi believes the charity angle is only part of the attraction.
“Hoopenburg wines have gained a widespread reputation for high quality, integrated texture and accessible fruity taste. They are the only estate where all their grapes are produced from bush vines. So while you sip on these wines, it’s not just for charity, it’s a good glass of wine.”
Exclusively available at Avani in Botswana, Saving the Wild is redefining what house wine can be: a conversation starter, a conservation tool and perhaps the easiest way to drink to Africa’s future.