Practical information
TRAVEL & TRANSPORT
International flights: Via Johannesburg or Cape Town (South Africa), Windhoek (Namibia) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Domestic travel: Many travelers use fly-in safaris with small planes — fast, comfortable, and with beautiful views, an adventure in itself.
Land transfers: Smooth shuttle services on paved roads or by 4×4 on unpaved roads, to be decided together.
TIME & TIME DIFFERENCE
Botswana is in the same time zone as Belgium or the Netherlands (GMT+2) during our summer time and is 1 hour ahead of us during our winter time. No jet lag, therefore!
CLIMATE & BEST TRAVEL TIME
Dry season (May – October): cooler nights, perfect safari time — animals concentrate around water sources.
Green season (November – April): warm, with a chance of rain and many young animals and bird species.
HEALTH & VACCINATIONS
Travel circumstances are different for everyone and each person’s health condition varies. Therefore, discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or at a travel clinic, preferably no later than six to eight weeks before departure. More information for Belgians: www.wanda.be
Malaria occurs in parts of Botswana; contact your doctor for personal advice.
In all lodges or tent camps, you will receive bottled or filtered water; avoid unfiltered tap water
CLOTHING & LUGGAGE
Light, neutral clothing (beige, green, khaki) is ideal for safaris.
Evenings can cool down significantly, especially during Botswana’s winter months, and it can be quite chilly during morning safaris. It’s wise to dress in layers: a windbreaker is ideal during this period, and during the green season, a light rain jacket comes in handy. Also bring some long clothing for the evenings – this keeps you warm and protected against mosquitoes.
Don’t forget binoculars, a sun hat, sunscreen, and a headlamp.
For fly-in safaris, there is often a luggage limit of 20 kg, including hand luggage and camera bag. Only soft bags without reinforcement or wheels are allowed.
MONEY & PAYMENTS
In most cases, you won’t need money, except for tips or purchases. Credit cards are accepted in most accommodations.
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi via Starlink in most camps or lodges
VISA & DOCUMENTS
For travelers from the EU, no visa is required for stays shorter than 90 days.
A passport is mandatory and must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival.
Travelers with minor children, ask us for advice.
More information for Belgians:
https://diplomatie.belgium.be
