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Botswana is a landlocked country situated in the centre of southern Africa, and occupies an area about the same size as France or a little smaller than Texas.
Set out and explore this beautiful country on an overland adventure and find yourself driving, paddling and walking through fascinating deserts, wetlands, savannahs and wildlife-packed game reserves. From the Okavango Delta to Moremi Wildlife Reserve and Chobe National Park, Botswana is the African destination for wildlife. Witness some of the biggest elephant herds on the continent and be on the lookout for predators; Botswana has a high number of lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and wild dog.
Botswana is backed by a stable & democratic government - ensuring that overland adventure travel is safe and secure.
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Botswana Travel Facts
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Area: 600,370 sq km (231,800 sq mi)
Population: 1.6 million
Capital city: Gaborone
People: Batswana 60%, Bakalanga, Basarwa, Bakgalagadi
Languages: English, Setswana
Currency: Pula
Visas: No visa is required for visits of up to 90 days for
citizens of most Commonwealth countries, most European countries,
Israel, Japan, South Africa & the USA. Check out our visa guide
line.
Time: GMT/UTC plus two hours
Health: Health risks: malaria. Check out our vaccination guide
line.
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Botswana Climate |
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Botswana straddles the Tropic of Capricorn but experiences extremes
in temperature. When you travel to Botswana you should be prepared
for all types of weather. Days in Botswana are normally clear, warm
and sunny, but nights range from cool to bitterly cold. In the Kalahari,
sub-freezing nighttime temperatures are normal in June and July; where
there's enough humidity, frosts are common. Botswana is primarily
a dry country, but a summer rainy season lasts roughly from November
to March. From late May to August, rain is rare anywhere in the country.
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Botswana Travel Tips |
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April - August is a great and popular time to travel
to Botswana, as the winter ensures that wildlife never wanders far
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You'll be pleased you have the services of your
Nomad/ Whichway overland guide when travelling to Botswana in the
summer months, as prolonged rains may render sandy roads inaccessible,
and animals disperse when water is abundant. |
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In Botswana basketry is a popular craft amongst
the locals. The designs are exquisite and make excellent presents. |
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For a different type of Botswana overland travel
experience, why not try wildlife spotting on horseback or try bush
walking. For a more tranquil adventure experience in the Okavango,
try your hand at fishing. |
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Botswana offers full banking services in most major
towns, and there's no trouble exchanging traveler's cheques. Most
major centres and shops accept MasterCard and Visa. American Express
and Diners Club are not normally accepted.
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