Botswana is a landlocked country found in central south Africa. It’s bordered by

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The Botswana Pula $1 = 12 Pule as of Feb. 2023

The best time to go on safari is between May and September when days are clearer and temperatures are cooler.

Botswana is a vast country with warm temperatures but the nights tend to get quite cooler especially in the dry season. Light warm clothing for summer, fleece and rain coats on early morning and late evening game drives. Bright colours and white are not recommended for a safari, with khaki-coloured clothing generally recommended for travel in the African wilderness.

Botswana is a low impact upscale safari destination. Safari prices thus range from $1,500 per person for a 3 day safari to $18,000 per person for longer safaris. The variables that determine safari price are: 1. The number of days spent on safari 2. Number of travelers on safari. The bigger the group the cheaper the safari 3. Lodges chosen where luxury lodges will make a safari dearer than budget lodges 4. Transport: Flying is pricier than driving though it comes with obvious advantages 5. Admin costs. Overseas companies often charge unjustifiable higher fees compared to local based companies.

Botswana is one of the biggest countries in Africa. So for one to truly experience Botswana it is advisable one spares at least 4 days. This is especially if one chooses to explore the famous Okavango delta plains.

Yes, there is malaria in Tanzania. It is advisable to speak to your doctor for advice before you travel to Tanzania.

Yellow fever vaccine is a requirement to travel to Botswana.

Safari is a Swahili word with Arab origins. The verb means to make an arduous journey into the African interior. To fully enjoy a safari, it is imperative that one builds a broader perspective of the safari destination. Safari is exceedingly rewarding for those who endeavour to understand the interconnectedness of people, the land, the biodiversity and history. The best books on Botswana as recommended by us are: The Colour Bar by Susan Williams Botswana from the Outside In by Robert Flanagan Botholdi: The Abomination by T. J Pheto Botswana: A Modern Economic History by Ellen Hillbolm and Jutta Bolt A Botswana Travellers Guide By Beauty Bogwasi