The landlocked African country of Botswana consists of a beautiful tableland spread across the middle of southern Africa. It consists of unfenced game reserves, friendly people, and incredible natural elegance. Landscapes vary between deserts and deltas and play home to a wide variety of animal life. With rock art dating back at least 100,000 years, the Kalahari Sand Dunes dominate western Botswana's landscape and are a cultural and historical highlight. In addition to the Kalahari, the country is also engulfed by the Makgadikgadi salt pan, accompanied by the vast inland delta of the Okavango - an oasis of lagoons and channels amidst grasslands, palms and Mopane forests. Botswana offers the chance to see all of the Big Five in one place, including the largest population of elephants on the continent. The country has indeed become the pride of Africa, with its exceptional beauty, majestic wildlife, natural wonders, and warm locals, making it a place to visit.
General Guidance
VERY IMPORTANT: Travel with Minors (under 18) to Botswana
Strict entry requirements apply for minors entering Botswana. Guests traveling with children under 18 must carry the following documents, even if both parents are travelling:
- An unabridged birth certificate listing both parents (mandatory).
- Affidavit(s) in the following cases:
- If traveling with one parent: affidavit from the non-traveling parent.
- If traveling without either parent: affidavits from both parents.
- Please note: Abridged birth certificates are not accepted.
Failure to produce these documents may result in denied entry into Botswana, causing complications such as delays for other travelers and difficulties in returning to the point of departure.
