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This is wildlife country. Be on alert when venturing into the bush. Be extremely cauteous at night when camping in the bush.Travelling at night is very dangerous as the roads are littered with stray animals seeking the warmth of the sunbaked tarmac road.When visiting the Makgadikgadi Pans, make sure about accessibility during the wet seasons, and make sure which routes are recommended.
Try as far as possible to avoid driving after sunset as you may hit a stray donkey or wild animal on the road.
Botswana has lovely roads and very few cars traveling on them, but do not give in to the temptation to speed or drive at night. There are creatures sharing the roads that present a hazard.
In Kasane we met two hippos. You can see one of them. Hippos are the most dangerous animals in Namibia and in Botswana. They kill many people.
Dont jump of the jeep in your excitement of spotting a wild animal or you wil be its easy meal.
Do not attempt Botswana's national park with a normal vehicle. Only 4x4's will get you through the adventure.
Cats are not the most dangerous animals, beware of buffalo and hippopotamo.Actually the most dangerous animal at all is "human being"!
The camps are all open and you can get animals wandering around them. Obey the signs. At Duma Tau camp we found Lion tracks over the top of our footprints after only a hour or so in camp.
Beware of the hippos. One week prior to our arrival, a hippo bit through a Mokoro boat, and pierced a man's arm in half.
Don't get this close to an elephant!
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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...
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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