Useful info for Botswana

[witklipbank]

Hello guys,

We are 4 people looking at spending 2 -3 weekes in botswana in december 2014. Im trying to get an idea of what the cost of such a trip will be?
I have never been to botswana before so im abit clueless as to where to go.? We would like to see all the main attractions and lots of wildlife. I understand it will be really hot in botswana in december but it the only time my wife can get 3 weeks away from work.
We would like to do 50/50 camping and chalet accomodation to make the trip more comfy for the two ladys.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

We will be traveling in a fortuner just the one vehicle prob with a trailer.

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The cost depents on your places you stay. 2014 is not so far, you must booked at december this year already, specialy for Moremi, Chobe.

December is rainy time.

So, if you want to go up via Moremi to Chobe, stay two nights at Khama Rhino, then up to Maun, two days, then at Moremi at least 3 nights, then up another 2-3 nights, chobe itselfs 3 nights. At Kasane there are a lot of places and lots to do. Chalets is also at Senyati near Kasane.

On your way back there is Elephant Sands, nice chalets.

And then at Palapye is camp Ithumela, camping and chalets.

So, start planning and find out about bookings.

[Plod]

For those interested in day trips to Chobe, Vic Falls or longer trips, I can recommend Kalrose Tours, Willie +26771615519 (Real name Muletwa Chirema). He is a small independent operator. He also arranges longer tours and can assist you with planning a complete Botswana experience. We found him to be trustworthy and a great source of information.
He now has a website to look at http://kalrosetours.com/index.html

[Dogsparadise]

Hi CY
Any chance of knowing if it rained in Makgadikgadi pans lately ,we are going there end of April 2014 and was wondering how wet it is.

[JakkalsvE]

Hi Dogparadise, the pans are full. Nata lodge is underwater and the pans are closed from that side.

[Dogsparadise]

Thanks Jakkals, hopefully it will be open end April.

[3 blind monkeys]

Hi, Going to Bots in December'14, is it adviseable to take cash(pula or rands) or do they take credit cards everywhere .

[Stranger]

Last time we were in Tsabong and Bray, all the fuel stations wanted Pula, no cards

[JPS 102]

Take Pula. Card machines are few and far apart so Pula will always do the thing.

[lekhubu943]

Sorry not true. Most garages, except for very small towns like Rakops, has card machines.

But yes, always have Pula with you. Sometime the machine or the operator is off line.

[TeebsPlett]

Best exchange rate I've encountered is the bureau d ' change just before Tlokweng/Kopfontein border. There are also Rand and Pula atm's on the Botswana side of the border post (FNB).

[3 blind monkeys]

Thanks guys, looks like cash is king.

[Papsak]

[Linda Jager]

Hi! I've made an updated list of contact details for booking campsites in Botswana. I hope this will help when people need info on who to contact if they want to plan their holiday to Botswana

https://happycamperssa.com/2017/08/1...s-in-botswana/

[Jameschampion]

Hi All

Apologies if this has already been discussed

Is it advisable to get Pula before leaving for Botswana or am I able to draw from an ATM in Kasane

Regards

James Champion

[RonS]

You can draw money from ATM's in most towns but it is advisable to also go with some Pula in cash, just in case. It is also good to have pula at the border for the road tax you need to pay.

[Stan Weakley]

James if you are flying into Kasane draw from an ATM there. Just warn your bank that you will be using your credit card outside the country or they might block transactions.

[Jameschampion]

James if you are flying into Kasane draw from an ATM there. Just warn your bank that you will be using your credit card outside the country or they might block transactions.

Thanks Stan, spoke to the bank yesterday and all sorted. Cheers, only a few more sleep s now getting really excited

[Stan Weakley]

Enjoy and stay off Tinder.

[Rustie]

Always been able to pay with Rands for diesel, but at a badish exchange rate.

[Makaira]

Hi! I've made an updated list of contact details for booking campsites in Botswana. I hope this will help when people need info on who to contact if they want to plan their holiday to Botswana

https://happycamperssa.com/2017/08/1...s-in-botswana/

Suspiciously looks like you copied the info from here:
http://www.getaway.co.za/travel-idea...ational-parks/