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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Savuti

4.8 Sustainability Rating

A safari-tented camp perfectly positioned along Linyanti Wildlife Reserve’s Savuti Channel

Nestled along the banks of the Savuti Channel in the epic Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Savuti is a luxury tented-camp matched perfectly with its pristine natural surroundings. While guests have the opportunity to experience the great concentrations of wildlife that inhabit the area, a stay at the lodge additionally benefits the land and local people. Sample traditional dishes made with fresh produce sourced from local communities, best enjoyed in the thatched dining area in the bush next to the channel or in the boma area under the stars. Ideal for families, Savuti offers a wealth of entertainment, with the hide perfect for searching for wildlife at your own pace or an unforgettable night of stargazing from the sleep-out deck.

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Each of Savuti’s en-suite Standard Tents come with either twin or double beds, and a verandah. The canvas-and-thatch tents are raised and perfectly positioned to make the most of the views of the Savuti Channel flowing past the camp. Amenities include fans, safes, mosquito nets and tea and coffee facilities.

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The canvas-and-thatch Family Unit has 2 en-suite bedrooms with separate entrances and a shared outdoor deck. The unit is raised and perfectly positioned to make the most of the views of the Savuti Channel flowing past the camp.

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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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