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In brief+

Weekly budget
£1800
Flight budget
£1000
Flight duration
12h 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Pula
Language(s)
bihari

Overview

Botswana

Despite having natural sites of unique beauty, Botswana is a country that is seldom visited. This isn't so bad though, because it represents some of the last virgin territory of Africa, and as such, is very precious to wildlife enthusiasts. The Okavango delta, which runs from Angola to Namibia, is the third largest river in South Africa. It disappears underground in the great Kalahari plain. Start your journey with the magnificent national parks and natural reserves. Many familiar and unfamiliar animal species make their home here, such as gemsboks, the bat-eared fox, and blue wildebeests.

pros

  •  All the ingredients for a great African holiday destination are here!
  •  The country's ecosystem is one of the best preserved on the continent.
  •  Tourist infrastructure is excellent.

cons

  •  The cost for tourists is high.
  •  Can be difficult to access for independent, solo travellers.

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Country Guide

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Our Editorial team's advice

On the road, fill your vehicle with petrol whenever you can, even if your tank is half-full. If you go on an independent safari in a reserve, it is better to do it in two vehicles and notify the authorities of your itinerary and planned date of return. Be very careful when driving at night, and watch for animals on the road. The Botswanian police are very efficient (including in their control of speeding) and always prepared to inform or help you if there are any problems. You just need to treat them with respect and politeness (do not even think of bribing them or giving them a backhander - you could bitterly regret it).
Overtaking a funeral procession in a car could be interpreted as a lack of respect towards the deceased.

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