None of this should put you off, Botswana is a stable, welcoming and well-run country, but a little preparation goes a long way. Here are the essentials. Always check the current official guidance before you travel, as rules can change.
UK and most European and Commonwealth visitors can currently visit Botswana for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the date you arrive, with a few blank pages. Because entry rules do change, always check the latest gov.uk travel advice and the Botswana authorities before you book and again before you travel.
Botswana asks that under-18s carry an original or certified copy of their full birth certificate, and that any parent not travelling provides a signed letter of consent. It is straightforward, but worth sorting out well ahead of time.
Much of the northern safari country, including the Delta and Chobe, is a malaria area, so antimalarial tablets are usually recommended, along with insect repellent and covering up around dusk. Do see your GP or a travel clinic six to eight weeks before you go for personalised advice and any vaccinations. A yellow fever certificate is only needed if you are arriving from a country with a transmission risk, not for direct travel from the UK.
Botswana is one of Africa's safest and most stable countries, which is a big part of why we love sending people there. Take the usual sensible precautions you would anywhere, listen to your guides around wildlife, and you will be in very good hands.
UK visitors can currently stay in Botswana for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival, with a few blank pages. Entry rules can change, so always check the latest gov.uk travel advice before you travel.
Much of the northern safari country, including the Okavango Delta and Chobe, is a malaria area, so antimalarial tablets are usually recommended along with insect repellent. See your GP or a travel clinic six to eight weeks before you travel for personalised advice.
Botswana is one of Africa's safest and most stable countries, which is a big part of why we love it. Take the usual sensible precautions, listen to your guides around wildlife, and you will be in very good hands.
Botswana asks that under-18s carry an original or certified copy of their full birth certificate, and that any parent not travelling provides a signed letter of consent. It is straightforward, but worth sorting out well ahead.
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