Botswana Safaris - Okavango Delta toursBeyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of the population is concentrated, Botswana is a largely roadless wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans. Skinflints and softies beware: this remains a destination for the intrepid, well-heeled traveller. |
When To GoAutumn and winter (April through August) are good times to visit Botswana, as the days are generally pleasant and the wildlife never wanders far from water sources. Bear in mind, however, that this is also the time of European, North American and South African school holidays, so things can get a bit crowded. In general, June, early July and mid to late September are the least crowded times to visit. Summer isn't the best time to hit the back roads, enjoy wildlife viewing or explore the Okavango, as prolonged rains may render sandy roads uncrossable, and animals disperse when water is abundant. From December to March it is very difficult to get around Chobe and Moremi national parks due to heavy rains, and many lodges actually close. Charter AircraftPlease note that all charter transfers are in light aircraft that carry between five and seven passengers. These planes are limited with regards to the weight that they can safely carry. It is therefore vital that all passengers adhere to the luggage restriction of twelve (12) kilogram's per person in a soft bag. This excludes a reasonable amount of camera equipment and carry on luggage (15 kilogram's in total). In addition, please let us know if you are over 1.82 meters (6’2”) tall or weigh over 100kg (220lbs). ClimateBotswana has a mainly temperate climate. Rain falls during the summer months from November – March and varies from 8" (200mm) in the arid south, to 24" (600mm) in the north. The rainy season peaks in December and January. Generally speaking, the rain tends to fall in short, thundershowers. The best time to visit Botswana is from April – September when the days are generally cloudless and sunny with mild to warm temperatures (25°C). CurrencyThe unit of currency is the Pula (BWP), which is divided into 100 Thebe. Three commercial banks operate in Botswana. The Bank of Botswana, a government subsidiary, allocates generous foreign currency allowances out of Botswana. HealthNo Vaccinations are currently required for entry into Botswana when arrival is directly from North America or Europe. It is recommended that boosters of tetanus for children and adults are up to date. Courses or boosters that are usually advised are diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A and typhoid. Consult your doctor or specialist travel clinic for advice. Visas/PassportsCitizens of the following countries do NOT require visas: nationals of all commonwealth countries, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay and USA. Citizens of countries not mentioned must apply for visas. Please check with your embassy for up to date information as requirements can change. |
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Use our interactive map to quickly navigate through a selection of our travel destinations |
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| Chobe National Park | ||
| Linyanti & Kwando Region | ||
| Moremi Wildlife Reserve | ||
| Savute National Park | ||
| Okavango Delta National Park | ||
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| Elephant Back Safaris | ||
| Okavango Horse Safari | ||
| Karibu Mobile Safaris | ||
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