We recommend investing in a good pair of binoculars before coming on safari, such as the Nikon Monarch 10×42. We will be spending many hours each day watching Botswana’s wildlife.
Regarding photography, a decent DSLR camera is recommended with a wide-angle and a zoom lens. Wildlife viewing and bird watching require a huge amount of time and patience.
Every morning we will be taking tea and a coffee box for a mid-morning break served with biscuits. Some days we will do the whole day safari whereby we carry a picnic lunch with us.
Morning and evening light is most favored by photographers – we like to get up early and start the morning pre- dawn to experience silhouettes and back lit scenarios from a photography perspective and it is also the time that predators are most active. Evening sunsets are great opportunities for light and landscapes as well as predator behavior.
Your passport should be valid for 6 months after your departure date. Most countries don’t require a visa to enter Botswana. Upon arrival, you will be issued a tourist visa with a maximum of 90 days per year. If you are travelling to Zimbabwe or Zambia after your time with us, you will need to pay for a visa at the Kazungula border crossing. This is around $40.00 USD. We advise that you have approximately $50.00 USD tucked away for this. If you are not from the USA or Europe, double check with your local Botswana Embassy.
We carry basic first aid kits in all our vehicles and our guides are medically trained. If you have any medications that you know you will need during your trip, bring enough for the duration of your stay (and keep them in your hand luggage). If you have any changes to your health prior to your arrival, please let us know. For inoculations, please contact your health provider.
You will be travelling to a Malaria zone. Contact your GP or health provider and take action as to what they recommend.
If you are travelling to Zimbabwe or Zambia, you may need a Yellow Fever vaccination. Contact your health provider for more information.