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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Meno a Kwena Tented Camp

From €657 /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.

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Meno a Kwena Tents (Twin)

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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.

Meno a Kwena Tent (Kingsize)

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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.

Meno a Kwena (Family)

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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.

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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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