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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Hackberry House

From €24 /person

Hackberry House offers charming, off-the-grid self-catering cottages located on an equestrian estate in Rhodes AH in Ghanzi, Botswana. Our property offers a unique blend of natural beauty & contemporary design and is perfect for an overnight stay, our location is conveniently situated en route to the Okavango Delta and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Each fully furnished, off-the-grid cottage consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Each cottage offers a well-equipped kitchenette with basic appliances to cook meals, such as a bar fridge, a 2-plate gas stove, and a selection of crockery and cutlery. Each cottage boasts a patio with outdoor seating and an outdoor dining table, as well as a boma BBQ/braai area to make use of. Guests have access to the main area which has an outdoor splash pool to take a refreshing dip in, gym facilities, and an indoor dining and lounge area. Free Wi-Fi access is available on the property.

Hackberry House offers charming, off-the-grid self-catering cottages located on an equestrian estate in Rhodes AH ...

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Rooms

Bushwillow Garden Cottage

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This off-the-grid cottage consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The cottage offers a well-equipped kitchenette with basic appliances to cook meals. Guests have access to the main area which has a pool and gym facilities

Blackthorn Garden Cottage

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Bushwillow Garden Cottage

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Blackthorn Garden Cottage

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Facilities

The below facilities are available at this stay:

WIFI
Bar / Lounge
BBQ / Picnic area
Outdoor Pool
Secured parking
Free parking
Gym

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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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