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Botswana

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    Botswana

    About Botswana

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    A Botswana safari holiday offers some of the most spectacular wildlife and wildereness experiences in Southern Africa. From the evocative Kalahari desert and the surreal Makgadikgadi salt pans, to the mopane forests on the banks of the Chobe River and the vast seasonal floodplains of the Okavango Delta, a Botswana safari is an unforgettable holiday experience, whether you choose a camping trip or fly in luxury safari.

    The jewel of Botswana, and one of the best wildlife regions in southern Africa, is of course the famous Okavango Delta with the Moremi Wildlife Reserve at its heart. Most people include this as a 'must' for anyone taking a Botswana safari. But the other parks should not be overlooked such as Chobe in the north, and those in the Kalahari Desert in the south. Botswana offers walking safaris, boating and poling in mokoro canoes, day and night game drives and even houseboats and fishing. Horse safaris are also available in the Okavango region.

    Botswana is also home to some of the last remaining communities of San Bushmen who live in the harsh landscape of the Kalahari Desert. Tribes has links with some of the Bushmen communities, allowing us to introduce you to the unique way of life of this indigenous people. Whilst Botswana is primarily a wildlife safari destination, including time to meet the people can be highly worthwhile.

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    Pricing guidelines for Botswana

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    We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

    International flights will add from about £700 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Botswana combines well with Zambia and South Africa.

     

    For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
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    For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

    • Example tripPrice per person
    • 1 week small group mobile camping safariBetween £2000 and £2500
    • 10 day tailor made safari in mid or high season in small, very good lodgesBetween £2500 and £5000
    • 1 week ‘green season’ safariBetween £1300 and £2000

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    1. Stunning wildlife and waterways of the Okavango Delta & Moremi Game Reserve.
    2. Elephants & other wildlife of Chobe Game Reserve.
    3. The dramatic salt pans of Makgadikgadi.
    4. Wilderness, wildlife and San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert.
    5. Excellent quality safari accommodation and guiding.
    6. Good choice of safari styles –luxury tented camps and lodges, private wilderness camping, mokoro safaris, horseback safaris.
    7. Luxury island lodges in the Caprivi Strip.

    Map and country information

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    Botswana

    Language

    The official language is English. Tswana is spoken widely.

    Visas

    Not required for British travellers (up to 90 days). EC nationals can ask us for further advice.

    Health

    There are no compulsory vaccinations, except yellow fever if you are coming from an infected area. Malaria prophylactics are recommended in the north.

    Best times to go

    Rainy season (late Oct to early April). Dry season (mid-April to mid-October)

    Getting there

    Overnight flights to Johannesburg then connections to Maun, total flying time about 13 hours.

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