If you are traveling from Brazil you can book direct flights from Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo to South Africa, cities of Cape Town or Johannesburg, with either South African Airways or Latam airlines.

​Then from South Africa you must book your flight to Botswana with the airline AirLink. There are options as well with Air Botswana or CemAir but we recommend AirLink as they are usually on time.

Ethiopian Airways started flying directly to Maun, Botswana from Addis Ababa in June 2024, if you are interested in stopping in Ethiopia before coming from where you live, have a look at their website. 

Botswana’s official language is English, but most of the population speaks Setswana as well.

SUMMER | Green & Rain | From November until March

Average temperatures ranging from 16-32 degrees C. These months border the rainy season, Jan & Feb, when you may encounter brief but occasionally heavy rain. These months still afford visitors excellent game viewing and you may be lucky to witness the miracle that the rains bring, transforming the dry land to a vibrant abundance of lush greenery. However during November the temperatures can be quite high reaching 45 degrees C. After the first rains the temperatures starts to drop. 

​AUTUMN | Dry | April and May

Delightful months to visit Botswana marked by moderate temperatures, with average temperatures ranging 15-31 degrees C. Sunny days, blue sky with occasional beautiful clouds. 

​WINTER | Dry | From June until August

Sunny, cloudless days and mild temperatures ranging from 7-27 degrees C. The landscapes outside the Okavango Delta begin their drying process, gradually fading from lush green to dry khaki colors. In the Okavango Delta the floodwaters from Angola start to fill the countless lagoons and streams.

SPRING | Dry | September and October 

September is the best month to enjoy the stunning colours of the wilderness. Artists from all over the world chose this month as their favorite. Temperatures for September average 15-31 degrees C. However October can be very hot particularly towards the end of the month. Temperatures average 20-45 degrees C and you may experience the occasional rain shower towards the end of October. Any discomfort from the heat is offset by the excellent game viewing at this time of year due to the lack of thick vegetation and the water holes are drying up.

• Your check in luggage should be a soft bag with maximum 20 kilos per person and the reason for that is because of your local charter fights requirements. If you bring a hard suitcase we can arrange to safely store it while you are traveling on Safari

• Pack comfortable clothes and ideally choose colours that matches with nature. You will have laundry services available during your Safari so remember that you do not need to bring too many clothes. Have a look at the Weather & Seasons information above to check for the temperatures and so to pack accordingly

• Pack one shoes and one sandal if you want to be more relaxed to use around the camps & lodges. Boots are suggested but you can also bring a sports comfortable shoes as well

• Pack sunglasses, hats, sunblock and swimming costume if your camp & lodge have swimming pool

• Binoculars, camera equipment, extra battery, charger, cables, etc. Drones are not allowed in Botswana so do not bother to bring

• Camps & Lodges will have soap, body lotion, shampoo & conditioner and insect repellent spray available but if you prefer to bring your own there is no problem

• Bring your own medication for allergy's and or any other medical condition you might have. Eye drops are also recommended as sometimes the air can be a bit dry. Remember that you will be outdoors most of the time

Most of our Safari Tour options are Fully Inclusive which means that mostly everything is included on your Safari. More details below and feel free to contact us if you still have any question.​

INCLUDES

• Domestic return charter flights on either fixed wing Cessna Caravan or Helicopter, from Maun Airport and also between the camps airstrip

• Road transfer between the airstrips and the camps

• Fully serviced safari accommodation 

• All meals & snacks

• All beverages non alcoholic and alcoholic, excludes premium imported brands and champagne

• Professional guided Safari activities

• Park fees, Conservation & Community levies

• Laundry service​

EXCLUDES

• International flights

• Staff & guides gratuities / payment in cash preferably in US$

• Camp Spa services / credit card machines available 

• Shopping in camps / credit card machines available 

• Travel insurance / mandatory 

• Others not mentioned on INCLUDES

BOOKING CONFIRMATION & DEPOSIT PAYMENT 

To confirm your Safari dates you must make payment of 25% of the Safari total amount as a Deposit which is non refundable, therefore make sure before you confirmed the Safari dates with us that you are happy with your decision. 

BOOKING FINAL PAYMENT

The payment of the Safari amount balance is due 60 days prior to date of travel. 

​PAYMENT OPTIONS

We bank with FNB First National Bank of Botswana. We do accept payments in US$ American Dollar and also in BWP Botswana Pula (local currency). Our preferable payment method is International Wire Transfer. Please check with your local bank the best option for you to make the payment. Our payment options are:

• International Swift Wire Transfer - Invoice & Payment in US$ American Dollar 

• Credit Card PayPal payment link - Invoice & Payment in US$ American Dollar - 6.5% charges will be added to the full amount 

• Credit Card PayFast payment link - Invoice & Payment in BWP Botswana Pula - 8% bank charges will be added to the full amount

BOOKING CANCELATION

If you decide to cancel your booking this must be done in writing by email. Cancellation policy & refund vary from different Safari Operators in Botswana. Below we give you an idea of how it works:

More than 30 day’s notice from your Safari first date: 70% of Booking Final Payment recovered from operators will be refunded 

Less than 30 days’ notice from your Safari first date: 100% of Booking Final Payment is forfeited

In case of a request to change your Safari booking dates, this must be also done in writing by email. Kindly note that if you decide to change to a further year, new prices will apply to your booking according to each Safari Operator further year rates. Note that most Safaris and Air Charters rates increases around 10% every year. 

MORE QUESTIONS
Send us an email hello@amazingbotswana.com 

Citizens of 100 countries can enter Botswana for tourism purposes without a visa and without any fees. The list of visa-exempt countries includes the USA, UK, Brazil, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and most European and South American countries, as well as South Africa and Namibia. A passport with at least six months validity is required to enter Botswana.

YES CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED

Going on safari with your children can be a magical and educational experience they'll never forget. We understand that every family is different, so we offer a range of camps that have different age limits and rules so you can choose the one that's right for your family. Bring your children on safari and let them experience the wonder of nature firsthand.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED

Guests traveling to Botswana need to be aware that parents traveling with children would be requested to provide the following information for all traveling children. Any children under the age of 18 will not be allowed to enter the country without these documents.

Child and both parents:

• An unabridged birth certificate / if the document is not written in English it must be translated and certified 

• A valid passport for the child

 Child and one parent, parent must produce:

• An unabridged birth certificate / if the document is not written in English it must be translated and certified 

• A valid passport for the child

• A court order / death certificate / affidavit written in English confirming the absent parent has given permission for the child to travel

 Child and guardian, guardian must produce:

• An unabridged birth certificate

• A valid passport for the child

• A court order / death certificate / affidavit confirming the parents have given permission for the child to travel

• Copies of parents / guardian ID documents

• Contact details of parents/guardian

It is a condition of booking, that the guests accept sole responsibility to ensure that they carry the correct fully comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents traveling. This insurance should include cover in respect of, but not limited to, the following eventualities: delay, cancellation or curtailment of the safari, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, personal injury, illness (including but not limited to any communicable disease), loss of support, death and disability, hometown repatriation costs, consequential loss, damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, money, and belongings. Guests will be charged directly by the relevant service providers for any emergency services they may require and may find themselves in a position unable to access such services should they not be carrying the relevant insurance cover.

YELLOW FEVER

 If you are traveling to Botswana from areas infected with Yellow Fever, you must have a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Otherwise, no other immunizations are required. However, it would be wise to have an updated TPD (tetanus, polio, diphtheria) vaccine, and a Hepatitis A vaccine. Furthermore, depending on your destination within Botswana and the time of year you wish to travel, it may be advisable to visit a travel medicine clinic in your home country to establish if further vaccinations are required & advised. 

BRAZILIANS DO NEED TO HAVE A YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CERTIFICATE
More infos, contact Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária - Anvisa

MALARIA 

​Botswana is a malaria risk area so it is advisable that you take anti-malaria medication. Consult your doctor in this regard. Anti-malarial medication should commence at least a week before leaving for your trip. Precautions such as long-sleeved shirts and jeans for wearing in the evenings will reduce your chances of mosquito bites. Pack some mosquito repellent, cream or spray, for applying to your hands, face and neck. This will help keep the mosquitoes at bay.