{"id":307703,"date":"2024-09-13T15:11:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T14:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?page_id=307703"},"modified":"2024-09-13T15:11:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T14:11:08","slug":"travel-guide-botswana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/travel-guide-botswana\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel guide to Botswana"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Botswana truly offers some of the most varied and distinct safaris in Africa, with an enormous congregation of wildlife across hypnotic landscapes. Deserts, wetlands, savannahs, the world\u2019s largest in-land delta and wildlife-rich game reserves create one of the most beautiful regions on the continent. The majority of the country\u2019s land surface is dominated by the Kalahari Desert, an endless expanse of land that occupies the center of Botswana where the San people live. However, Botswana is perhaps even more renowned for the spectacular Okavango Delta (the largest inland delta on Earth), the Moremi Game Reserve (known for its predators and big five game viewing) and Chobe National Park (where the highest concentration of elephants in Africa roam freely). With an incredibly strong commitment to conservation, Botswana is also home to some of the most luxurious safari lodges<\/a> in Africa, attracting discerning travelers from all over the world.<\/p>\n Get the most out of your (luxury) trip to Botswana with my travel guide. Find out more about:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Botswana offers year-round safari activities, with each season bringing a unique appeal. The country has hot, wet summers from October to April while winters from May to September are often dry and cool with chilly mornings and evenings. The rainy season is from late December to late February, sometimes continuing into March, with rain generally falling in the form of afternoon thundershowers.<\/p>\n Requirements for entry into Botswana differ from country to country, and are subject to change. Prior to departure, always check with your government and your nearest Botswana embassy or consulate what documents you need for travel to Botswana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please note this information serves as a guide only. Travelers should check for visa requirements pertaining to their citizenship, as entry requirements can vary.<\/p>\n Make sure you read my\u00a0<\/span>10 tips to plan a worry-free trip<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Most travelers arrive in\u00a0Botswana via one of its international airports:<\/span><\/p>\n There are relatively few international flights directly into\u202fBotswana\u202fand it is often easier to fly into Johannesburg in neighbouring South Africa and catch a connecting flight from there to Maun (or Kasane). Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines are currently your best options to get to Maun.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also possible to arrive in\u00a0Botswana<\/span> overland as part of a multi-country itinerary. Botswana<\/span> is bordered by Namibia to the west and north, Zimbabwe to the east, and South Africa to the south. Many travelers combine Namibia, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in one single holiday (often starting at Cape Town in South Africa and ending at the Victoria Falls in Zambia or vice versa).<\/p>\n Before you buy a plane ticket, consider reading my\u00a0tips & tricks for buying the cheapest plane ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n To reach most of Botswana\u2019s National Parks, reserves and places of interest, you will need to rent a 4WD vehicle or charter a plane.<\/p>\n Most travelers will book their trip in Botswana through a safari company. The latter will take care of all the transfers, whether it be by light aircraft, a (guided) vehicle, or a combination of both. I highly recommend booking via Wilderness or\u00a0&Beyond\u00a0if you are considering a luxury trip to Botswana.<\/p>\n Two other top luxury safari companies to consider are Belmond<\/a> and Sanctuary Retreats<\/a>, although their network of lodges is not as extensive as compared to Wilderness and &Beyond: Belmond operates two lodges in Botswana and Sanctuary Lodge four lodges.<\/p>\n There are many reasons why\u00a0Botswana<\/span> should be on your bucket list:<\/span><\/p>\n Botswana’s two main areas of interest for tourists are the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park:<\/span><\/p>\n The following,detailed articles may also inspire you and help you plan your holiday to Botswana:<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s impossible to suggest one itinerary for Botswana in this travel guide, but I hereby share with you a schedule based on my own holiday in Botswana. Because of the amount of effort involved in getting to Botswana and the number of destinations worth visiting, it is recommended that travelers set aside ten days to two weeks for their Botswana safari.<\/p>\n For your information, the exact itinerary of my own holiday in Botswana with Wilderness can be found here<\/a>\u00a0(this site also allows you to book the same trip).<\/p>\n If you have more time, you may consider combining Botswana with Namibia, South Africa, and\/or Zimbabwe in one single holiday (starting your journey in Cape Town in South Africa and ending at the Victoria Falls in Zambia or vice versa).<\/p>\n I recommend to visit my top 10 list of the\u00a0most fabulous hotels in Botswana<\/a> if you are eager to know how I rank Botswana\u2019s top hotels, based my own experience.<\/p>\n Below, you find my detailed reviews of lodges in Botswana (with pros, cons, and tips to save money per hotel).<\/p>\n *** Follow me on\u00a0<\/em>Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>X (Twitter)<\/a>, and\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO BOTSWANA: BEST TIME TO VISIT<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO BOTSWANA: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO BOTSWANA: HOW TO GET THERE<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO BOTSWANA: HOW TO GET AROUND<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO BOTSWANA: RECOMMENDED TOUR OPERATORS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO BOTSWANA: INSPIRATION, HIGHLIGHTS & TRAVEL TIPS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO BOTSWANA<\/strong>: SUGGESTED ITINERARIES\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO BOTSWANA: RECOMMENDED HOTELS (+ REVIEWS)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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