Do I need a visa to enter Botswana?

Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. Visitors from certain countries may be exempt from obtaining a visa for short stays. It is recommended to check with the nearest Botswana embassy or consulate in your home country to determine the specific visa requirements. Find out more here . Botswana offers visa-on-arrival facilities at major entry points for eligible nationalities. It's essential to ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date. Have at least 1 blank page in your passport for endorsements and take 2 colour passport photographs.

Is Botswana safe for tourists?

Botswana is a safe country and a great place to visit. However, it is always a good idea to just be street-smart. Here are some tips to keep in mind when travelling: Keep an eye on your belongings, whether travelling alone or in a group. Carry some emergency cash as some areas lack ATMs. Avoid wandering alone at night and exercise caution in urban areas. Respect wildlife, maintain a safe distance, and never provoke or feed them. If self-driving, ensure readiness with spare tires and repair tools for remote distances, cautious fueling, planned routes, and daytime driving to evade animals and respect speed limits.

Can I self-drive in Botswana?

It’s only advisable to self-drive in Botswana if you have the appropriate level of experience. Remote regions like Central Kalahari and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans necessitate a 4x4 vehicle. Proficiency in water, sand, and mud crossings is crucial, along with high and low range transmission expertise. You’ll need to maintain fuel awareness, meaning refilling regularly and carrying extra fuel. For more convenience, lodges and camps will often offer transfers and there are also plenty of internal flights to many of Botswana’s top attractions.

What currency is used in Botswana?

In Botswana, the currency used is the Botswana Pula (BWP), which is divided into 100 Thebe. Money can be exchanged at airports, urban Bureaux de Changes, and accredited hotels. Check with your bank beforehand to ensure your card will work in Botswana. Most ATMs in Botswana dispense local currency and accept international credit and debit cards, including Visa and Mastercard. However, many bespoke and luxury hotels charge in USD and accept tips in USD.

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Camp Savuti

From €604 /person

A camp located in the famous and predator-rich Savuti Marsh

Camp Savuti, located in the famous Savuti Marsh area of the Chobe National Park, offers a truly unique safari experience. Home to large lion prides known to hunt elephants, as well as abundant African wild dogs, and a variety of other wildlife, the camp offers morning and evening game drives and secluded game viewing hides to explore. Decorated with African-inspired woodwork and cattle skin rugs, and designed to blend into the surroundings, the camp also boasts a bar, library and traditional boma where guests can enjoy a delicious meal and drinks around a roaring fire. Camp Savuti is powered by solar energy and is an idyllic and intimate safari getaway perfect for reconnecting with nature as you sip sundowners on the deck and watch the birdlife flit about.

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The Meru-style tents are built on raised wooden decks and include private verandas. The interior features either a fitted king-size or 2 twin beds, canvas walls, and an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower that provides comfort and a connection to nature.

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The Honeymoon Tent offers a private, peaceful escape with luxurious features. Built on a raised wooden deck with a private veranda, the tent features an opulently large bed, canvas walls, and an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, as well as a few extra special romantic touches.

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Because of the easy way we communicated with our Viatu expert, it felt like planning our holidays with a friend. It made it really flexible and perfectly suitable for our needs. The accommodations that he suggested were just wonderful and a perfect mix of everything we needed.

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