Botswana

Botswana

Botswana Travel Tips

G-Free Travel Rating

9/10

Major Airport

Maun International Airport (MUB)

Official Language

English

Currency:

Botswana Pula (BWP)

Power Outlets:

Types D, G, & M

Eating Gluten Free in Botswana

Way out in the middle of the Okavango Delta we were served some of the best gluten free food we have encountered while traveling. The lodge (Splash Camp) even greeted us with afternoon tea and gluten free pastries. In my husband’s mind not much can beat gluten free pastries prepared just for him!! That set the entire stay in a positive direction and it didn’t disappoint.

Best Time to Visit Botswana

Great news…it is a year-round destination. Since it is a permanent wetland that houses an abundance of wildlife, you can go at any point of the year. Keep in mind they do still have a rainy (wet) season, November to April, where the wildlife maybe a little more spread out but their expert guides are able to track down most of the big 5.

Entry Requirements

Passport 6-month validity on your passport with 3 or more unused pages
VISA: Not required
Vaccinations: Yellow fever if entering from an endemic area

Two giraffes towering over some bushes in Botswana

Interesting Facts About Botswana

Largest elephant population. Some of the best viewing is at Chobe National Park.
- We didn’t visit Chobe; but did see a large amount in the Delta.
Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta in the world. Leading it to become the 1000th UNESCO Heritage site.
~40% of Botswana’s land is protected by national parks, preserves or conservation.
- They love their wildlife.
The government practices a high cost/ low impact form of tourism. This helps to preserve the diverse landscape of Botswana.
- During Green season (November to March) sometimes deals are offered because rain is to be expected making animals more disperse.
  - Some areas are inaccessible.
- Mid-season (April to June) prices will be comparable to other top safari companies. The bush is thick with minimal rain. Animals start to return at the end of June.
- High season (July to October). You will be paying a premium price for a safari experience. The rain has essentially stopped, and the game viewing will be easier as they will stay around the local watering holes.
Their currency the Pula literally means “rain”
- Rain is scarce in the southern area of the country.