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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Jao

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An unparalleled luxury experience awaits at this award-winning camp in the Okavango Delta

Jao Camp by Wilderness is an award-winning luxurious safari camp located in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp features an expansive main area built into towering trees, a plunge pool, a gallery museum and library, a traditional boma for dining under the stars, and a unique bird nest-styled pool gazebo. Wildlife abounds, with huge herds of red lechwe hunted by lions, as well as elephants, buffalos, leopards, tsessebe, and zebras. The camp also offers seasonal star bed sleepouts, a spa, mokoro rides, and game drives. Jao is dedicated to the conservation of the Okavango Delta and offers a true sense of adventure and a continuous element of surprise in the safari experience.

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Each of the Villas offer a luxurious escape, featuring 2 identical tents with en-suite facilities, a shared lounge and dining area, a private butler, kitchenette, personal chef, fire deck, plunge pool, and a private vehicle and guide. This is a perfect spot to immerse yourself in the wonders of the untouched Okavango Delta.

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Each of the Safari Suites is complete with private plunge pools, private butlers, chefs, guides and vehicles. Enjoy an open-air design that allows you to feel close to nature, as well as en-suite bathrooms for added comfort and convenience. Perfect for couples, and ideal for a private hideaway.

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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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