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Thanks to Botswana's sustainable tourism policies, most National Parks feature 4 of the Big Five: buffalo, elephant, leopard and lion. Highlights of a trip could include gliding through the waterways of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), watching as herds of elephant drink from a waterhole at dusk and seeing the vast wilderness - and the huge range of wildlife it supports - from the air. The Okavango Delta - a massive freshwater oasis in the Kalahari Desert - is home to an array of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffe, antelope, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, wildebeest and birdlife. The unique eco-system of the Chobe Riverfront in Chobe National Park is excellent for boating along and for up-close encounters with large herds of elephant. The area supports huge numbers of wildlife - with almost every mammal found in Southern Africa found here.

Because distances between destinations can be great - and travel by road uncomfortable, we recommend travelling through Botswana by fly-in safaris - which afford fabulous views of the vast wilderness as well as allowing more time for wildlife viewing activities from each base. Accommodation is typically in luxury lodges - and may feature luxury tents or reed-built chalets typically situated along the edge of waterways or in remote wilderness areas. All include a range of activities, such as guided bush walks, mokoro trips, 4x4 game drives, night drives, sunset cruises and offer a unique African experience.

The main gateway into Botswana is through Johannesburg: there are no direct flights from the UK. It is relatively easy to book multi-destination flights, so visitors can fly into one airport and out of another, making a route easier to plan. Connections on to Mozambique, Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Namibia are all possible for visitors wanting to extend their stay.

High season in Botswana tends to run from June to October. The arrival of migrant birds in November makes this month a good out-of-high-season option. During March and April, days are clear and sunny with cool nights: sometimes the rainy season can extend into these months making afternoon showers a possibility. Travel outside the rainy season of December to February is recommended. Wildlife is most prolific and easily spotted around the natural waterholes and dams between April and October.

Visas are not required for UK or Irish nationals. A valid passport, return or onward ticket, and sufficient funds to cover stay in Botswana are required by all visitors.
Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

The World Health Organisation (www.who.int/en/) recommends all travellers are innoculated against diptheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio as well as for hepatitus B.

Hepatitus A, rabies, malaria and typhoid are also recommended by the Centres for Disease Control & Prevention for travel in Botswana. All travellers should seek advice from their local GP or travel clinic for uptodate advice on vaccinations and different malarial options.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all bookings. Guests on group departures must take their policy documents with them on the trip as the guide will ask to see this at the start. The documentation must state in writing that you are the named policyholder and that the cover is valid for the period of travel. The policy document must also indicate that medical expenses and emergency repatriation cover is included and a 24 hour contact telephone number for the insurance company must be shown on the documentation in case of emergency. Guests unable to provide all this information at the start of the trip will be asked to purchase a policy prior to joining the trip.

231v, 3pin South African plug. Adaptors are required to charge cameras, etc. Click here for voltage information.

Currency is the Pula. Click here for current exchange rates.

Binoculars, torch, walking shoes, swimming gear, plenty of high factor suncream, sunhat, insect repellent, camera, a day pack. Warm clothing is recommended for evenings, and a waterproof jacket. Lightweight clothing is recommended for the day. Avoid brightly coloured clothing for game viewing