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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

- Some counties need visa to Botswana

- Electricity: 220V

- Nights and mornings can be cold, in winter months (June - August) very cold; take warm clothing

- Internet access only in the towns, during safari trip no access possibilities

- No telephone coverage in the bush, safari operators use emergency radios or satellite phones

- Safe drinking water is provided

- Toilets and bathrooms are provided, even in the bush

- Rains can occur between November and March - mostly short thunderstorms

- October - February is the hottest period

- Take your binoculars

- Take your photocamera with enough films, cards, batteries, UV filters ...

- Recharging batteries is possible from time to time

- Take UV protection for your skin

- Take the sunglasses

- It is good to have a cap or sun-hat

- Take malaria prophylaxis - consult your medical doctor

- Swaziland and Botswana have the highest HIV-AIDS infection rate in the world