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Country Information Botswana
In Botswana you can explore the deserts, savannahs, wetlands, the delta and the game reserves of one of the wildest regions in Africa. And it is, above all, the varied fauna with the vast number of game which have their home in the famous National Parks Chobe, Moremi, and Central Kalahari.
Botswana is home to approximately 1.6 million people on an area which is almost as large as France. The original inhabitants were the San (Bushmen) who still live in the Kalahari, the east of Namibia and in the west of Botswana. In spite of the low population, the human being has left his tracks here which resulted in the creation of National Parks, Wildlife Areas and Game Reserves which cover around 17% of the country and help preserve nature. Botswana is seen today as one of the wildest areas in Africa. The Okavango Delta certainly is one of the main attractions of Botswana. The Moremi National Park which covers more than a third of the delta is a bird's paradise and has a vast variety of animal species.
Just as exciting are Chobe and Central Kalahari National Parks. Both still are in their original and untouched natural state, extremely dry and a challenge to both man and beast.
Botswana offers travellers wonderful and diverse experiences in pristine natural environments. The shimmering salt pans of Makgadikgadi and Nxai are believed to be the largest in the world, looking like glaring white endless plains. When the rain comes a dramatic change is seen as the pans come to life with frantically feeding water birds and numerous herds of game. Indeed they can become a life-menacing trap for humans and animals. Accompany us in the exciting adventures of the National Parks of Botswana....
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Botswana offers deserts, savannahs, wetlands, the delta and the game reserves of one of the wildest regions in Africa.
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Entry requirements:
All visitors are required to carry a passport with two empty pages which is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay. VISAS can be generally received at the border or at immigrations when entering the country. Please contact your embassy to find out which processes are applied in your case. We are happy to assist you. You can infer from the following list whether you need a visa ahead of your journey to Botswana Visa_requirements_Botswana.pdf (27kb)
Topical Visa regulations can be found here: Botswana embassy botswana(at)brutele.be
Documents:
International driver’s license
Money:
All major credit cards are accepted at hotels, shops and restaurants. However, certain lodges and restaurants do not accept payment by Diners or American Express. Credit cards are not accepted at petrol filling stations.
Health:
It is required that you obtain malaria prophylactics before entering Botswana. When purchasing these, please tell your doctor or pharmacist that you intend to visit Botswana. Start your treatment at least 24 hours before entering Botswana and continue taking the pills for 6 weeks after leaving the country. If you suffer from side effects, try taking your malaria prophylactics at night, after dinner as this usually minimises the effect of the symptoms.
Take precautionary measures to prevent contact with mosquitoes, like: sleeping under a bed-net or in a room/tent with mosquito proofing (remember to keep the flaps zipped at all times); spraying your accommodation with insecticide; making use of a mosquito-repelling lotion or stick; and wearing long-sleeve clothing, long trousers and socks when outside at night. Please contact your local doctor before travelling what kind of vaccinations and medications are necessary.http://dtg.org/98.html
Language:
Although the official language of Botswana is English, most of the population also speaks Tswana.
When to go:
Botswana is an all-year-round wildlife destination. However, there are certain seasonal concerns of which groups with special interests should take notice of:
* The best birding months are November - March, when the delta is brimming with migratory birds
* The best botanical months are December - May, when the vegetation is lush and green and most plants are in flower
* The best wildlife months for the following regions are:
o Okavango Delta; May - December
o Chobe, Linyanti area; May -December
o Central Kalahari; December - June
o Makgadikgadi N.P. March - September
IMPORTANT:
You should carry all documents as photocopies with you!