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BOTSWANA





















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    Full country name: Republic of Botswana
    Area: 600,370 sq km (231,800 sq mi)
    Population: 1.6 million
    Capital city: Gaborone (pop 138,000)
    People: Batswana 95%, Kalanga, Basarwa, Kgalagadi
    Languages: English, Setswana
    Religions: indigenous beliefs 50%, Christian 50%
    Government: parliamentary republic
    President: Festus Mogae

    GDP: US$5.25 billion
    GDP per head: US$3600
    Annual growth: 3%
    Inflation: 9%
    Major industries: diamonds, copper, nickel, coal, salt, soda, ash, potash, livestock processing, sorghum, maize, millet, pulses, groundnuts (peanuts), beans, cowpeas, sunflower seed, livestock
    Major trading partners: EU, Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Zimbabwe

    Visas: No visa is required for visits of up to 90 days for citizens of most Commonwealth countries, most European countries, Israel, South Africa & the USA.
    Health risks: malaria
    Time: GMT+2hours
    Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
    Weights & measures: metric




WHEN TO COME









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    Winter (May through August) is a good time to visit Botswana, as the days are generally pleasant and the wildlife never wanders far from water sources.
    Bear in mind, however, that this is also the time of European, North American and South African school holidays, so things can get a bit crowded.
    In general, June, early July and mid to late September are the least crowded times to visit.

    Botswanans enjoy public holidays on New Year's Day and the day after, at Easter, on Ascension Day (in April or May) and they also get a two-day sleep-in around President's Day in July.
    Independence Day is celebrated on 30 September and the day following, and there are three public holidays over Christmas: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the day after Boxing Day, on 25, 26 and 27 December, respectively.

WHAT TO TAKE
  • Camera, with spare batteries, plenty of film, lens cleaning liquid & cloth.
    Telephoto & zoom lenses are recommended if you have them.
  • Binoculars are essential.
  • All personal medications & toiletries. There are no chemists (drug stores) in the bush.
  • Sleeping bag & pillow. (Not necesary on luxury safaris)
    Please check with us.
  • Pair of good walking shoes or boots & a pair of sandals.
  • Sun hat, sunglasses & sun protection cream.
  • Cool drip dry clothing.
  • Anorak (wind cheater) or jersey.
  • Balaclava & gloves (winter visitors only).
  • Towel.
  • Soft barrel type clothing bag.
  • Good torch with spare batteries & bulbs.
  • Spare spectacles, contact lenses, hearing aids.
  • Portable 1 liter water bottle.
  • Most important off all---An open mind.
  • DO NOT FORGET

    YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, VACCINATIONS & VISAS.
    We will not be responsible for any passenger who is refused entry into a country for whatever reason.

    YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE.
    It is imperative that you have comprehensive travel insurance to cover loss of deposit, evacuation in case of illnes & personal accident.

    YOUR MALARIA TABLETS.
    Africa´s Nē 6 but more dangerous than the Big 5.

    YOUR TRAVELLERS CHEQUES & CASH.
    (US$, Euros or Rands are accepted)



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