Useful info for Botswana

[sylvia000]

Hahaha, was thinking exactly the same, just a copy

[Linda Jager]

I used a variety of websites for the info, T4A, DWNP, info from booking sheets etc. It wasn't just copied from another article

[Makaira]

I used a variety of websites for the info, T4A, DWNP, info from booking sheets etc. It wasn't just copied from another article

Perception is the truth until proven otherwise.

[flochner]

Hi guys

I am planning a trip to Botswana for a couple of friends for June/July 2019. I have been to most of Botswana, but never before required 50 ppm diesel. On this occasion, though, all the vehicles will need 50 ppm and we are all towing off-road caravans. We have a late model Fortuner2.8 with an Imagine Comfortvan, a late model Disco 4 with an Echo Kavango, a late model Ford Everest 3.2 with a Conqueror and a late model Prado 3D with an Echo trailer. Even with the most economic driving, which we all do, we cannot carry enough diesel for the full trip travelling from Gobabis in Namibia towards Ghanzi, Maun, Nata, Kasane, Katima Mulilio and then Shakawe and Ghanzi again before we leave westwards again for Gobabis. Please, let me know about the availability of50 ppm diesel at these destinations if at all? Thanks so much!

Ferdie

[lekhubu943]

Ghanzi, Nata, Maun and Kasane will definitely have 50 ppm.

But the Fortuner, Prado and Disco can run on 500 ppm.

[Lizette Swart]

Hi guys

I am planning a trip to Botswana for a couple of friends for June/July 2019. I have been to most of Botswana, but never before required 50 ppm diesel. On this occasion, though, all the vehicles will need 50 ppm and we are all towing off-road caravans. We have a late model Fortuner2.8 with an Imagine Comfortvan, a late model Disco 4 with an Echo Kavango, a late model Ford Everest 3.2 with a Conqueror and a late model Prado 3D with an Echo trailer. Even with the most economic driving, which we all do, we cannot carry enough diesel for the full trip travelling from Gobabis in Namibia towards Ghanzi, Maun, Nata, Kasane, Katima Mulilio and then Shakawe and Ghanzi again before we leave westwards again for Gobabis. Please, let me know about the availability of50 ppm diesel at these destinations if at all? Thanks so much!

Ferdie

Hi Ferdie,

I did a trip through Botswana in June 2017, noted the availability of fuel and diesel at some places with prices - there has been a price increase since, so the prices are low. Where I wrote "not sure" I forgot to check! Shakawe does have 50ppm but does tend to run out of fuel from time to time.



Regards

Lizette

[Lizette Swart]

Oops, my copy paste did not work. Spreadsheet attached.

[PAT n WOLF]

Hi guys

I am planning a trip to Botswana for a couple of friends for June/July 2019. I have been to most of Botswana, but never before required 50 ppm diesel. On this occasion, though, all the vehicles will need 50 ppm and we are all towing off-road caravans. We have a late model Fortuner2.8 with an Imagine Comfortvan, a late model Disco 4 with an Echo Kavango, a late model Ford Everest 3.2 with a Conqueror and a late model Prado 3D with an Echo trailer. Even with the most economic driving, which we all do, we cannot carry enough diesel for the full trip travelling from Gobabis in Namibia towards Ghanzi, Maun, Nata, Kasane, Katima Mulilio and then Shakawe and Ghanzi again before we leave westwards again for Gobabis. Please, let me know about the availability of50 ppm diesel at these destinations if at all? Thanks so much!

Ferdie

There is 50 ppm diesel in all the mentioned locations, so dont worry about that.

[flochner]

Thank you to all responses, and especially to Lizette for a very helpful spreadsheet, much appreciated!

Best regards,Ferdie

[Stan Weakley]

We need a Lizette Swart information thread!

[Lizette Swart]

LOL Stan, just so happen we were collecting that data to update T4A website at the time :-)

Regards

Lizette

[MyHindra]

Hi we going on a trip in September. I am planning on entering at on crossing at Stockpoort border psot on a Friday as I recon it will be less busy the Martinsdriff? Any comment?

What is the cost of entering I am a SA citizen?

Thank You

[dangermouse]

Hi we going on a trip in September. I am planning on entering at on crossing at Stockpoort border psot on a Friday as I recon it will be less busy the Martinsdriff? Any comment?

Defiently go Stockport... Martins Drift can be a nightmare.

[lirritma]

Defiently go Stockport... Martins Drift can be a nightmare.

What time does Stockpoort open? I was told 08:00am by a travel agent.

[jadranko]

What time does Stockpoort open? I was told 08:00am by a travel agent.

6am as far as i know
went trough last time at 6.30 am

[Witness]

6 am was there last week

[TRON]

Where is your final destination?

[Kalahari Safari]

Here the emergency numbers for BW travellers (from Jan 2018 ):

M.R.I (emergency services if dialled from a Botswana phone) 992
M.R.I (emergency services & rescue) +267 6861831
M.R.I GABORONE H/O +267 3903066
MAYDAY (BRETT) private first aid +267 72658311
MAUN 911 SECURITY PATRICK +267 71670316
DOCTORS INN MAUN +267 6865115 / after hrs +26773646408
ALLISON BROWN (NETCARE) MAUN +267 6860926
DR ERIC - TSOGO PRIVATE CLINIC +267 77423111
OKAVANGO AIR RESCUE CLINIC MAUN +267 6861616
HOSPITAL – GOVERNMENT MAUN +267 6860444 / +267 6863500
MAUN POLICE STATION +267 6860411 / +267 6860223
COUNTRY WIDE POLICE 999
OKAVANGO PHARMACY MAUN +267 6860043 / +26771706435
TAURUS PHARMACY MAUN +267 6863340
REVERT PHARMACY MAUN +267 6860222
Upington Mediclinic 24 hour emergency centre 054 338 8900


DEPT. OF NATIONAL PARKS MAUN +267 6861265
DEPT. OF NATIONAL PARKS LINYATI +267 6200221
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – SOUTH GATE +267 6830085
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – KASANE +267 6250486
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – SEDUDU GATE CHOBE +267 6250235
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – KHUTSE GATE +267 5960013
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – NORTH GATE +267 6830082
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – MABUASEHUBE +267 6530081
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – CKGR Matswere GATE +267 6530084
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – CKGR XADE GATE +267 6530088
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – MAKGADIGADI +267 6530077
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – SAVUTI +267 6200218
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – NXAI PAN +267 6830091
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS – MABABE +267 6200219
DEPT OF NATIONAL PARKS GABORONE +267 3971405


MAC (MECHANIC – DOES RECOVERY) +267 71303788
CLIVE KING (DOES RECOVERY) +267 71904896
JASON KENNAUGH (DOES RECOVERY) +267 72908372
CRISPIN (MECHANIC) +267 72260769
NGAMI TOYOTA MAUN +267 6860252
LESEDI MOTORS (LAND ROVER AGENT) +267 6861694
ARTHUR (AUTO ELECTRICIAN) +267 72262921


AIR BOTSWANA AIRPORT OFFICE +267 6860762
AIR BOTSWANA MAIN OFFICE +267 6860391
MACK AIR CHARTER FLIGHTS MAUN +267 6860675
KAZUNGULA POLICE (COVERING LESOMA VALLEY) +267 6250326
KASANE POLICE AND REGIONAL CHOBE +267 6252444
KACHIKAU POLICE (CLOSEST TO SAVUTI/LINYANTI) +267 6200059

[MikevR]

I do not know if this is correct thread, Please advise current border costs to enter Botswana on route to Zimbabwe and Return entry costs into Botswana. We will be travelling via Zanzibar to Selibe Pikwe then up to Warmer. 3rd party and any other costs Please

[MyHindra]

Where is your final destination?

First Central Kalahari then Maun, Moreni, Savuti, Ihaha then down to Elephant Sands then home. 12 days