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Driving In Botswana

by John195123

Botswana is a beautiful country. The roads aren't perfect, but the major ones are paved. The problems with driving in Botswana are much the same as South Africa, in that it takes a bit of nerve, but overall it's not so bad. If you do drive in Botswana, I suggest springing for an SUV or a car with four-wheel drive. The ground clearance will be nice, if you can get the SUV, and it will allow you to go places regular cars cannot, such as to Moremi.They drive on the left, so if you're not familiar with that, make sure you get familiar with it before heading out.Also, gas (petrol) stations are not always common outside the major cities. Make sure you have a full tank before you leave a major city.

Self-Drive camping-equipped Landrover in Botswana

by WildDogs

Safari Drive (www.safaridrive.com) supplied us with a camping-equipped Landrover. The vehicle itself was like a magnificent white Rhino, a Landrover Defender, it was built like it was prepared for anything, high up off the ground, with enormous wheels and tyres, it gave us a really nice reassuring feeling, it was our haven.• The equipment that came with the vehicle was very impressive – table, chairs, water canister, two cool boxes, pots, pans, FANTASTIC cast iron stew pots, towels, tea-towels and dish cloths, a whole set of cooking tools, picnic bag full of plates, wine glasses, cups, mugs, thermos flask, cutlery etc. It was a gadget-lovers dream. I was in my element.• The tent, which is an origami canvas stroke of genius, is hinged like a book and sits on the roof of the Landrover. When closed it takes up half the space of the roof of the Landrover like a box. You pull one side and it...

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Botswana by car

by Tobias_Plieninger

Botswana has good tarmac roads on the following routes: running from south to north from Lobatse to Francistown up to Ramokgwebana and from Lobatse to Jwaneng; running from Francistown to Kazungula via Nata. There are over 2500km (1500 miles) of bitumised roads in the country. Others are either gravel or sand tracks. Visitors should be careful as many drivers ignore safety rules. There are plans to construct a road network with more major highways. Reserve fuel and at least 20l of water, plus emergency supplies, should always be carried on journeys into more remote areas, and visitors are advised to make careful enquiries before setting out. Wildlife and stray livestock may occasionally pose a hazard, especially in more remote areas.

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Botswana by air

by Tobias_Plieninger

Major areas of the country are linked by air. There are airports in Francistown, Ghanzi, Jwaneny, Kasane, Maun, Pont Drift and Selebi-Phikwe. Many visitors use charter companies based in Maun to fly to the various lodges in Botswana. These include Delta Air, Mack Air, Moremi Air Services, Northern Air, Sefofane and Wildlife Helicopters. Kalahari Air Services offers charters within Botswana and to Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Botswana by train

by Tobias_Plieninger

There are only connections inside the country,The main railway line runs between Ramatlhabama and Francistown. Work on upgrading and extending the rail network continues. In Botswana, children under seven travel free and children aged seven to 11 pay half fare.

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You need 3 hours boat journey

by MartaSoul

Where are a lot of crocodiles and hypos you couldn't swim but around you just water and water. Is beautiful wies with papirus reed and water lilies. When the water is becames to shallow you can change your boat to mocoros what the local people move with long staff. It is silent and very romantic.

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Getting to and from the Okavango

by travelmad478

I flew to and from Oddballs Camp from Maun on a four-seater plane. We landed on a dirt airstrip right next to the camp, dodging an elephant that was standing on one end of the runway (I am not making this up!)

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Air Travel or Drive?

by ORDflier

For those of us who live far far away from the African countryside flying there is about the only quick way to get there. If you plan a trip to Botswana, I would suggest saving your money and flying into Johannesburg and using the amount you have saved on a rental car which you pick up there. Most major rental car companies are located at the JNB airport.Make sure when you make your reservations that you clearly state that you plan to drive into Botswana to avoid any problems when crossing the border posts.If money is not such a concern, you can fly directly into Gabarone from Johannesburg on either Air Botswana or South African Express. Flights are a quick :45 minutes but cut out about a day of driving and border checkpoints which can be backed up at times. Rental car companies are also available at the Gabarone airport.Domestic flights within Botswana to other locales are available but...

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Buses are scary!

by TracyG

If coming from outside of Africa then flying is the only feasible way of getting here, if within Africa, then either flying or you can travel overland with a tour company, or there are several trains that connect with Windhoek and Jo'Burg.The local buses are scary to say the least. It is probably best to organize a tour in, say, Maun which can then transport you to Chobe or the Delta.

By Road

by CharleneP

The main access roads are tarred. You can drive with a normal car but not everywhere. We went up till Maun and hired a 4x4 from there. The roads vary between a lot of sand and clayey - especially in the rain season.Regular bus transportation is available to all the main towns and cities.Watch out for wild animals, donkeys and cattle - I will not recommend driving at night because of all the annimals.

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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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