Gifts of the Kalahri Safaris

Botswana

Although more than 80% of the land mass of Botswana lies in the Kalahari it is a country of great diversity, with unique landscapes and a wide variety of species. Within this great sand deposit are swamps and rivers, giving the great desert a unique appeal.

Diversity Of the Landscapes...

Botswana has unique and fascinating wilderness areas, each with their own incredible attractions and what better way to see and experience them than with Gifts of the Kalahri Mobile Safari

Visa's - Innoculations

Before embarking on your trip to Botswana please ensure that you have an inoculation certificate for yellow fever when travelling from certain countries in Africa. Tourists from some countries require pre-arranged visa and some may require a transit visa at the airport in Johannesburg

Citizens of most European and Common-wealth countries do not require a visa for entry into Botswana. Visitors should check with Botswana embassies or consulates, or their travel agents, before departure. It is vital for visitors to carry a valid passport and sufficient funds to facilitate their stay.

Note: For countries with whom Botswana has no diplomatic representation, visa information and processing is available through British Embassies and High Commissions.

Botswana is a malaria area - Please take the necessary precautions.

COVID - 19

You must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test not older than 72 hours from your time of departure from your country of origin. After arrival, you will have to remain in contact with the local health authority for a period of 14 days for self-monitoring.

At Botswana border points, all travellers, including children, will be required to undergo an additional cost-free COVID-19 test to gain entry to Botswana. If the test is positive or you show COVID-19 symptoms, you may need to undergo 14 days isolation or quarantine at your own expense.

COVID-19 entry and exit requirements may be announced and altered at little notice. You should monitor the government of Botswana’s Facebook page for the latest developments or contact the government of Botswana’s 24 hour COVID-19 helpline on 16649 / 0800 600 111.

Flights in to and out of Botswana from South Africa may be affected by South Africa’s own coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Follow travel advice for South Africa for information on South African entry and transit requirements, and consult your nearest South African High Commission.

Passports

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Botswana. Dual nationals using two different passports can only enter the country on the same passport they used to exit the previous country.

Luggage Restrictions

It is advisable to adhere to the luggage restrictions for both scheduled international, domestic and charter flights: 20kgs (44lbs) on domestic flights, 12kgs (26lbs) on light aircraft (including Okavango Delta charter flights), and 20kgs (44lbs) on international flights.