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Special feature: Experience the extraordinary nature of Botswana from an airplane.
Exciting Safaris in Botswana
Despite recent and surprisingly rapid modernization, Botswana's cities offer few tourist attractions. But what the cities lack, the surrounding wilderness areas make up for with extraordinary natural beauty. The country's primary destinations are undoubtedly the endless red expanse of the Kalahari Desert and the remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta - the largest inland delta in the world provides an oasis for an abundance of African wildlife.
Other highlights include the impressive Makgadikgadi salt pans, where visitors can marvel at the zebra migration during the high water season. Botswana also attracts visitors with the Savuti Plains, home to large groups of lions, and the Tsodilo Hills, where 4500 rock paintings form a unique record of human settlements over many millennia.
11 days
from 3.736 €
Moremi, Chobe, the Caprivi Strip and the Victoria Falls, the best of both countries combined in a small group with an expert tour guide.
11 daysfrom 5.957 €
There are not many places left on earth that offer such biodiversity and nature - a combination with charming camps and the thundering waters of the mighty Victoria Falls...
7 daysfrom 2.344 €
The Okavango Delta, which is protected by the Moremi Game Reserve, is home to an incredible diversity of species: elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, giraffes and zebras.
7 daysfrom 2.344 €
From the Okavango Delta to the Chobe River, discover the wildlife and spend the night in small but fine camps, a safari adventure of the comfortable but authentic kind.
Featuring Safari: Fly-in safari with Zambia
Botswana & Victoria Falls Individual
Fly-in safari with Zambia - 11 days from € 5,957
There are not many places left on earth that offer such biodiversity and nature - a combination with charming camps and the thundering waters of the mighty Victoria Falls is a fascinating experience.
A dream trip to the most exciting places with understated luxury...
Info to Botswana
Entry, health, safety & co.
Since Botswana partly lives from tourism, there is no visa requirement for a large number of nationalities. Please check the current requirements for your nationality here:
http://www.gov.bw/Ministries-Authorities/Ministries/Ministry-of-Labour-Home-Affairs-MLHA/Tools-Services/Services-Forms/Requirements-for-VISA-application/
Currency :
Botswana's currency is the pula (the Setswana word for "rain"). One pula is 100 thebe (the Setswana word for "shield"). Traveller's cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and authorized hotels.
US dollars, euros, British pounds and the South African rand are accepted at bureaux de change and by some restaurants (where the exchange rate is poor).
Banks and payment transactions
There are seven main commercial banks and a number of bureaux de change in Botswana. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 08h30 to 15h30 and Saturday from 08h30 to 10h45.
Full banking services are available in larger cities, although ATMs can be found throughout the country. Most credit cards are accepted in hotels and restaurants. Cultural venues and community arts and crafts businesses generally only accept cash.
Public transport in Botswana is geared towards the needs of the local population and is limited to the main roads between the major population centers. Although cheap and reliable, it is of little use to the traveler as most of Botswana's attractions are off the beaten track.
Even main roads in Botswana can only be traveled with properly equipped 4×4 vehicles. Most lodges offer transfers or they can be arranged. If you wish to drive yourself in Botswana, your national driver's license is accepted (with an official English translation if necessary). Driving is on the left-hand side of the road and the national speed limit on tarred roads is 120 km/h and 60km/h in towns and villages.
Wild animals can cross the roads at any time.
There are international airports in Maun, Kasane and Gaborone, while smaller charter flights are used to reach the other top attractions and camps.
Malaria
Botswana is a malaria risk area. Anti-malaria medication is a must - you should consult your doctor in this regard. Anti-malaria medication should be taken at least one week before your trip. Taking precautions such as wearing long-sleeved shirts and jeans in the evening hours will reduce your chances of mosquito bites. Pack mosquito repellent cream or spray and apply it to your hands, face and neck. This will help prevent mosquito bites. As in many places in Africa, many people in Botswana contract the disease every year. However, malaria is more common in rural areas where the population lives close together. A mosquito must drink the blood of a human who has the virus in their bloodstream before they can become a carrier and pass the virus on to other people. The lodges in the safari areas of Botswana are located in remote places and are small with very few people - the chances of being infected by a mosquito are therefore limited.
However, this does not mean that no precautions should be taken
Yellow fever
You must be vaccinated against this disease at least 10 days before traveling to Southern Africa. At the time of your vaccination you will be issued with a yellow fever certificate, which you should keep with all your other travel documents. You must show your yellow fever certificate at every border control. If your vaccination is not done at least 10 days before departure or if you are not in possession of your certificate, you could be refused entry to the country.
This applies to most countries in Africa.
Tsetse fly and sleeping sickness
The Botswana government undertook a project to rid the country of sleeping sickness, which is transmitted by the tsetse fly. Sleeping sickness is not only a danger to humans, but was fatal to cattle, jeopardizing the country's lucrative beef industry.
Take normal precautions as you would in other countries around the world. Keep a close eye on your handbags, wallets and cameras at all times. Avoid walking at night and use reliable cabs recommended by hotels. Use the hotel or lodge safe boxes for your valuables and only carry as much cash as you need. If at all, wear as little jewelry as possible and never leave valuables in hotel rooms or in an unattended vehicle. Overall, however, Kenya is a safe African country.
Nairobi offers some of the best restaurants in Africa. From fast food to upscale modern cuisine, there are many different cuisines and restaurants on offer. Many five-star hotels have excellent restaurants. Restaurants are called "hotels" and there are many of them in Nairobi.
It is well worth trying the local dishes, such as pilau, a chicken and rice dish, cabbage and rice and the staple food Kenya ugali, which is made from maize flour.
Many restaurants are located in the city center and in the Westlands and Hurlingham areas, which are heavily frequented by tourists. Among the many cuisines are Indian, Brazilian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, German and French restaurants. Fast food restaurants, mainly from the South African chains (Steers or Nandos), are common in the larger urban areas.
Bottled water is advisable for the first few weeks of your stay. When buying bottled water, make sure that the bottle is sealed. Never drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered or chemically disinfected (e.g. with iodine tablets). Never drink from streams, rivers and lakes and avoid drinking from pumps or wells. Although some offer pure water, it may have been contaminated by animals. Except in upscale hotels and restaurants, you should avoid ice cubes, washed vegetables or fruit. Milk is pasteurized and dairy products are safe for consumption. Food from unlicensed suppliers should be avoided at all times.
Kenya is located on the equator and has a pleasant tropical climate, although there are temperature fluctuations depending on the location, which are triggered by several factors such as altitude. Temperatures fluctuate by around 6°C per 1000m altitude. Kenya's daytime temperatures range between 20°C and 28°C, with the coast being warmer. The coast is hot and humid all year round, but the heat is pleasant and moderated by the monsoon winds. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a proper winter and summer.
Comfortable, light and casual clothing is the best choice for a safari. In the early morning hours it can get quite chilly, so you should dress warmer for the time until the air warms up in the sun. "Kenya Convertibles are khaki pants with zip-off legs and are perfect for cool early morning game drives. Walking shorts, long pants, cotton shirts and T-shirts are just right. A cotton bush jacket or windbreaker is useful, as is a warm sweater or fleece jacket on cool nights. Headgear should also be standard.
Most safaris do not have many walking or hiking routes, so a comfortable pair of walking or tennis shoes and a pair of sandals should be sufficient.
Kenya's big cities have a conservative but not overly formal dress code. Jeans and appropriate tops are fine for women. Swimsuits are acceptable on the beach, but in public places you should keep a low profile.
The mains voltage in Kenya is 240 volts alternating current at 50 hertz. An adapter is necessary. Some camps and lodges switch off the power overnight