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 language is spoken in Botswana?

The official language is English, while Setswana is the national language spoken widely across the country.

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.

Is Botswana family-friendly?

Yes, but some lodges have age restrictions for children on game drives or mokoro trips. Always check child policies in advance.

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Infinity pool overlooking Botswana savanna at sunset, perched on natural cliff edge at Meno a Kwena camp

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Meno a Kwena Tented Camp

From $1,140 /person

A classically-inspired safari camp boasting excellent wilderness views from a rocky clifftop

At Meno a Kwena, the clifftop tents with their classical-style furniture and locally-woven fabrics are only the start of the never-ending safari fun. From this superb eagle-eye setting, guests can overlook the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and watch wildlife - including nomadic zebras - at the Boteti river below from a private veranda. For engrossing family-fun activities, Natural Selection’s Meno a Kwena offers everything from day trips to the Makgadikgadi Pans and a dip in a natural swimming pool, to guided walks with the indigenous San people and learning about Batswana traditions at a local village. Meno a Kwena also supports the Moreomaoto Village through school sponsorship, environmental education programmes and employment.

At Meno a Kwena, the clifftop tents with their classical-style furniture and locally-woven fabrics are ...

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Luxury safari tent interior at Meno a Kwena with twin beds, traditional rugs and wooden furniture overlooking Botswana wilderness

Meno a Kwena Tents (Twin)

2•

Each of the 6 Twin Tents includes 2 queen-sized beds and boasts views of the Boteti River. Together with an indoor en-suite bathroom, each has its own private outdoor shower. Other amenities include fans as well as a veranda with a daybed and a seating area.

From $1,140

Luxury safari tent interior at Meno a Kwena with king bed, red accents and panoramic wilderness views through mesh windows

Meno a Kwena Tent (Kingsize)

1•

The 2 King Tents have 1 king-sized bed each and boast views over the Boteti River. Together with an indoor en-suite bathroom, each has its own private outdoor shower. Other amenities include fans as well as a veranda with a daybed and a seating area.

From $1,140

Luxury safari tent interior with three twin beds, colorful striped blankets and red pillows at Meno a Kwena camp

Meno a Kwena (Family)

5•

The 2 Family Tents consist of adjacent tents with Boteti River views. One tent has 1 king-size bed and 3 single beds, while the other has 1 king-size bed and 2 single beds. Amenities include an indoor en-suite bathroom, a private outdoor shower, a fan, and a veranda with a daybed and seating area.

From $1,140

Spacious twin safari tent interior at Meno a Kwena camp with two beds and panoramic wilderness views through mesh windows

Spacious safari tent interior at Meno a Kwena with twin beds, red accents and panoramic wilderness views through mesh windows

Meno a Kwena Tents (Twin)

2•

From $1,140

Luxury safari tent bathroom with double vanity, hanging robes, and natural light at Meno a Kwena camp

Meno a Kwena Tent (Kingsize)

1•

From $1,140

Interior of luxury safari tent at Meno a Kwena showing comfortable bed with red throw, colorful pillows and rustic wooden furniture

Spacious family tent interior at Meno a Kwena with multiple beds, colorful rugs and panoramic desert views through canvas windows

Meno a Kwena (Family)

5•

From $1,140

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January
From $1,140
February
From $725
March
From $725
April
From $995
May
From $1,125
June
From $1,220
July
From $1,425
August
From $1,425
September
From $1,220
October
From $1,055
November
From $935
December
From $1,140

January

From $1,140

February

From $725

March

From $725

April

From $995

May

From $1,125

June

From $1,220

July

From $1,425

August

From $1,425

September

From $1,220

October

From $1,055

November

From $935

December

From $1,140

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