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DO NOT GET PULA AT THE BORDER !

by DAO

The Tlokweng Gate is one of the border posts between South Africa and Botswana. It is between Gaborone and Zeerust. The South African gate is called Kopfontein Gate on the R49 north of Zeerust. On the Botswana side you continue on the A1 to Gaborone. It’s the best way to get to Gabs from Sun City. Just inside the checkpoint area you will find the WORST money exchange rates in Africa (except Zimbabwe). The Bureau de Change gives criminally bad rates here! Try to exchange as little as you can get away with. Gaborone has loads of banks and ATM’s. Read this tip and save it! Exchange at any good exchange place in South Africa before you come over the border or wait until you get to Gabs.

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Zimbabwe Day Tour

by ORDflier

Although it was nice to see Victoria Falls... you probably want to go during the "rainy season" It was beautiful but overpriced. The entire 8 hour experience cost close to $160 per person. Go during the rainy season...

Gaborone...

by TracyG

Unless you have to got to Gaborone, I would give it a miss all together, It is very expensive (by Botswanan standards at least!) and there is nothing 'really' there to see anyway. I have been told, though, that if you are there for a day or so, the National Museum and Gallery are okay. Go to Maun instead, it's the gateway to the Okanvango Delta...

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This was a group picture!

by Pierangelo

Beware when you give the camera to someone for a group picture: this can be the outcome... Automatic release

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Watch credit card fraud in...

by RDF

Watch credit card fraud in Kazangula area, including well known car hire firms and hotels.

PEOPLE HERE ARE NOT IN MUCH OF...

by taolo

PEOPLE HERE ARE NOT IN MUCH OF A HURRY. DO EXPECT CARE FREE ATTITUDE AND THE BEST SERVICE. CUSTOMERS DO NOT HAVE THAT MUCH RIGHTS.

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, want to do this trip last week in March/1st week April, should we get good weather or is it a bit too early for the Okavanga... 

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A: Hi Chanes are that you'll see far fewer animals if it has flooded, as when the water is scarce, the animals congregate around the little water that's around. Once the... 

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