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.

Botswana

Mombo

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4.8 Sustainability Rating

A luxury safari camp set amongst the palm-dotted floodplains of the Okavango

At Mombo, you can stay in luxury while exploring over 45.000 ha of secluded wilderness celebrated for year-round game-viewing. Whether on game drives or visits to the well-placed hides, guests stand a chance to spot the endangered wattled crane or the rare Pel’s fishing owl, watch large buffalo and elephant herds, and seek out predator and prey activity. After a day out, drop in at the camp’s spa. At night, experience local song and dance in the boma area and marvel at a sky full of stars. When it’s time to dine, Mombo offers mindful meals with even the iconic baobab featured in the ingredient list.

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The 8 roomy Twin/Double Suites made of wood and canvas boast expansive, wildlife-teeming floodplain views. Each suite, accommodating 2 adults, features a sitting room, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers and a bathtub. The outdoor area has a sala, double day bed, sunken couch, plunge pool, and a wrap-around veranda.

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The sizable wood-and-canvas family suite boasts breathtaking views of the floodplain and the wildlife that frequent it. The unit has 2 bedrooms and features a sitting room and a bathroom with an indoor and an outdoor shower and a bathtub. The outdoor area has a sala, double day bed, sunken couch, plunge pool, and a wrap-around veranda.

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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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