About Botswana
It is said that, once upon a time a river took a journey and lost its way in the desert. Instead of drowning in despair, it luxuriated in its solitude, spread its liquid resource into a delta and created nature’s greatest kaleidoscope. It became known by the mokoro boatmen as Okavango. It became known by conservationists as the jewel of the Kalahari.
The Okavango, however, is one facet of the wilderness we feature. For the optimum wildlife experience, we annex the other great game viewing areas : the drylands of the Okavango in the Moremi, Chobe National Park including Savute – the kingdom of the lion, the endless stretches of the wild Kalahari and Makgadikgadi and the big tusker country of the Tuli.
This is a country of adventure, challenge and discovery; mokoro trails up secret waterways, overnight camping on islands and highlands, fighting the mighty Tiger Fish, surveying the vastness from elephant or horse back, admiring the abundant bird and wildlife, discovery of weird ad wonderful plant and tree species on bush walks, sampling the Okavango bream – the sweetest eating fish of the realm.
Botswana boasts hotels suitable for groups, to luxury tented camps and lodges, as well as old style rustic safari camps. The emphasis is on personal service, comfort, convenience and good food, all within the spirit of wilderness life.
How to get there
Major international airline service gaborone, Botswana’s capital. Daily flights from Johannesburg are available to both Gaborone and Maun, as well as regular flights to Kasane and Tuli.
A number of light aircraft companies link the various lodges together. Flights in themselves offer a completely different view of the landscape, adding a new dimension to their safari experience.
Health and Entry Requirements
A valid passport is required and visas are required by some nationalities. We recommend clients check requirements with visa authorities well in advance.
No inoculations are required at this time but anti-malaria tablets are advisable year round.
Clothing and Climate
Light weight tropical clothing with rainwear from Nov to Mar. The evenings can be cool from May to Aug, during the
winter months.
Neutral colours are best on safari and smart casual is suitable for the evenings. (camouflage clothing is not permitted).
There is a 12 kg baggage limit on internal flights, based on soft bags.
Sun block, sunglasses, hats and insect repellent are essential. A good pair of binoculars, a camera and comfortable
walking shoes will enhance your stay.
Currency
Botswana currency is the Pula. The South African Rand, US Dollars, Euro, Pounds and credit cards are accepted at most lodges and camps.
Electric Current
Camps that have generators produce 220/240 voltage. Few camps have electrical power, however, most offer facilities to generate battery operated camcorders / video cameras.
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