Please be advised that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is not permitted on any flights in Botswana due to the possible fire hazard associated with the device. Many thanks for your co-operation

New Immigration requirement for travelling to Botswana with children under 18 years old:

· Parents travelling to South Africa and Botswana with children under 18 years old are required to produce an unabridged birth certificate (including details of the child’s father as well as mother) for all children travelling in addition to their valid passports.

· In the event that one parent is not travelling with the child, the other parent’s affidavit consenting to such travel should be availed. However, an affidavit will not be required if the father’s name does not appear on the child’s birth certificate.

· Adults travelling with children under 18 years old who are not the parents must produce a signed affidavit from both parents stating that the identified adult has been given their authority to travel with their child, said adult will need unabridged birth certificate of all children in their care.

This new requirement has taken effect on 1st June 2015 for South Africa and on 1st October 2016 for Botswana.

What to bring
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Passport with appropriate visas
Health Certificates as recommended by your physician for your specific destination(s)
Airline tickets (always reconfirm reservations 72 hours in advance)
Customs registration (sometimes required for cameras, videos, binoculars and expensive watches)
ACCESSORIES
Good binoculars
Flashlight – optional 
Reading materials
Pen and paper, or writing journal/diary
Locks for luggage
Pack your equipment in a good, soft-sided case, and carry it on the plane with you. Africa can be dusty and you should protect your equipment well. Plastic ‘Ziploc’ bags or cloth pillowcases are ideal means of covering and storing your photographic equipment during your safari.

PACKING LIST – suggestion only
CLOTHING
Pair of lightweight slacks or jeans (women may prefer skirts or culottes)
Wind-breaker or bush jacket
Shirts- three long and three short sleeved
Pairs of shorts/skorts
Pair of comfortable walking shoes, tennis shoes or lightweight hiking boots
Warm sweater for evenings and early mornings
Underclothing
Pyjamas or sweat suit for sleeping
Pair socks
Swimsuit
Sun protective hat
Pair of flip flops
Lightweight rain jacket (November – April)
Warm and windproof jacket, gloves, hat (May – August)
Pair of light shoes for evenings
TOILETRIES
Aspirin
Antiseptic cream
Chapstick or lip balm
Sunscreens
Band Aids
Extra pair or prescription glasses or contact lenses
Anti-diarrhoea medicine
Skin moisturiser
Eye and nose drops
Antihistamine if you suffer from allergies/hay fever as the grass and dust levels can be quite high
Shaving kit
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Hairbrush
Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner – although provided
Nail clippers
Personnel toiletries
Insect repellent (containing DEET)
Sunglasses
Moist towelettes