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Covid-19 Protocols

12/4/2021

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No matter where you are travelling from you will need to leave your destination with a printed original negative PCT test certificate, obtained 72 hours before departure from your home country.

A Rapid Antigen test is required on arrival at Maun Airport, free of charge, to all incoming passengers. You will also be screened for Covid 19 symptoms here. This Rapid Antigen test will take place in a tent, before you enter the Airport building. Once you have taken you test, it will take 15 minutes to get your results. If negative, you will proceed into the arrivals area.

Be prepared to wait for your test results under the shade of a corrugated iron room – in often very hot conditions, so have some water with you, if possible.

Any visitors showing Covid 19 symptoms will be required to undergo a PCR test, and possible isolation and/ or quarantine for 14 days (for your own cost).

On arrival travellers will need to complete a traveller locator form – providing accurate contact information whilst in Botswana so that the local health authority can contact you if necessary, within 14 days of arrival.

Upon leaving Botswana you will need to go for a PCR test 24 hours before departure. There are two options:
Do the PCR test at Maun Airport, booking is essential (available 08.00 to 18.00 Monday to Sunday). Results will be available within 24 hours.

Book in-camp testing, where a qualified practitioner will fly into camp to conduct the required PCR test. This needs to be booked 36 hours in advance. Online booking is essential. Minimum 2 people. Guests are liable for all PCR testing costs. This is available for Okavango Lodges.

The test can also be obtained in Kasane, but only Monday to Friday (08.00 to 15.30).

We can assist with the bookings for the tests for departure from Botswana.

Please note that this information is liable to change/ update at little or no notice.
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Borders re-opening

9/11/2020

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In this trying year of 2020, some good news.

We now have official notification of the opening, today, 09 November, of Gaborone, Maun and Kasane Airports to commercial traffic.

On 01 December,  the following land borders will re-open: Kazungula, Ngoma, Ramokgwebana, Martin's Drift, Ramotlabana, Tlokweng, Mamuno, Pioneer and Mohembo.

Francistown Airport is also due to open on 01 December.

All arrivals will need to have a negative Covid-19 Certificate with them, for a PCR test which is no older than 72 hours. All arrivals will also be screened for Covid-19.

At present we are not sure when Air Botswana itself is due to start flying again, but Airlink (based in South Africa) has advised that they will start their daily flights to Gaborone on 16 November and their flights to both Maun and Kasane on 30 November.
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Okavango Delta Water Levels - normal

2/3/2020

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The latest news from Botswana is that the Okavango River water levels remain above normal, and much higher in comparison to the past four years. This is due to excellent rainfall over most of the country and in turn indicates that the floods are going to be very good this year.

This comes as a huge relief to the country, its people and wildlife.

Picture
Image and information courtesy of Belmond Safaris.
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Helicopter/ Mokoro excursions

17/2/2020

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Introducing the Helimokoro option at all Under One Botswana Sky camps.

At an additional charge, you can enjoy a guaranteed helicopter/mokoro excursion from all Under One Botswana Sky Camps (Gunns Camp, Moremi Crossing, Rra Dinare, Mma Dinare and PomPom).

This little adventure combines the thrill of a spectacular helicopter ride above the wilds of the Okavango with the serenity of the Delta’s most iconic activity, a mokoro safari.

Departing at dawn from any Under One Botswana Sky camp, you will enjoy a 15-minute flight, before the helicopter lands on the southern fringes of the wetland.

Out here, there's always water - but first, coffee (or tea)! Tucked under the pilot seat, a secret flask of coffee reveals itself. 

Your Motswana poler glides the craft gently past waterlily pads, upon which African Jacanas lightly tread. The best thing about this sort of boating? There’s absolutely no engine noise. The mokoro guides use a long stick or pole (hence the term poler), called an nkashi to propel the vessel through the water instead.  They expertly (and safely) skirt the distant hippo pods, spot Openbill Storks strutting their stuff and if you're lucky, perhaps even seek out an elephant crunching on the river reeds. Two blissful hours are over in a flash and before you know it, you’re heading back to the helicopter.

Now that the sun is out – as is the wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for buffalo, elephant, and Red lechwe. It’s another fifteen-minute flight back to camp, enjoy every second.

Priced at US $ 435 per person (for 2020).
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Hot Air Ballooning - Chobe

2/12/2019

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AirVentures Balloon Safaris and An African Anthology have launched hot air ballooning in the Chobe region in Botswana.

Managed by AirVentures, the operation will be based at Elephant Valley Lodge within the Kasane Forest, but the activity is also available to guests at other camps in the region.         

AirVentures offers balloon safaris over the vast Seloko Plains concession. The safaris last for an hour, can accommodate up to eight guests, and will operate from May 1 to September 15.

The Seloko Plains, situated south of Kasane, are an important wildlife corridor, extending from Zimbabwe to join up with the Chobe National Park and the Kasane Forest Reserve.

On landing, guests are treated to sparkling wine and orange juice. The pilot presents commemorative flight certificates to the guests who are then transferred to the five-star Kazuma Camp for breakfast.

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  • Home
  • Botswana Specials
    • SADC Botswana Specials
  • Safari Areas
    • Okavango Delta Introduction >
      • Moremi Game Reserve Introduction
    • Chobe National Park Introduction >
      • Linyanti Introduction
      • Savute Introduction
    • Kalahari and Surrounds Introduction >
      • Central Kalahari Game Reserve Introduction
      • Nxai Pan and Makgadikagadi Introduction
  • About Botswana
    • Why choose Botswana
    • Best time to visit
    • Types of Botswana Safaris
    • Top 10 things to do
    • Climate
    • Geography
    • The People
    • Economy
  • Safari Planning
    • Safari ideas >
      • Luxury Safaris >
        • 12 Night Classic Botswana Safari
        • 13 Night Romantic Botswana Safari
        • 10 Night Ultimate Botswana
        • 10 Night Platinum Botswana
        • 8 Night Magical Botswana
        • 6 Night Luxury Delta and Victoria Falls
      • Highlight Safaris >
        • 13 Night Botswanas Best
        • 11 Night Authentic Botswana
        • 11 Night Botswana Adventure
        • 11 Night Explore Botswana
        • 11 Night Across Botswana
        • 10 Night Botswana Wildlife
      • Budget Safaris >
        • 12 Night Bountiful Botswana
        • 11 Night Splendid Vic Falls and Botswana
        • 10 Night Vic Falls and Botswana Contrasts
        • 10 Night Beautiful Botswana
        • 9 Night Remote Botswana
        • 7 Night Okavango on a Budget
      • Short Safaris >
        • 5 Night Okavango and Vic Falls Sojourn
        • 5 Night Delta and Chobe River
        • 4 Night Okavango Escape
        • 4 Night Vic Falls and Chobe
        • 4 Night Delta and Moremi Break
        • 3 Night Just the Okavango
      • Overland Safaris >
        • Miracle Rivers
        • Northern Highlights
        • Lion Safari
        • Kalahari Safari
        • Fish Eagle Safari
        • Elephant Safari
        • Buffalo Safari
        • Leopard Safari
        • Botswana Explorer
  • Activities
    • Botswana Riding Safaris >
      • African Horseback Safaris
      • Limpopo Horse Safaris
      • David Foot Safaris
      • Okavango Horse Safaris
    • Botswana Birding
    • Chobe Houseboats >
      • Chobe Princess 1
      • Chobe Princess 2 and 3
      • Pangolin Voyager
      • Zambezi Queen
  • Accommodation
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        • Camp Xakanaxa
        • Okuti Camp
        • Chief's Camp
        • Mombo Camp
        • Xigera Camp
      • Khwai Private Reserve Lodges >
        • Sable Alley Lodge
        • Hyena Pan Camp
        • Skybeds
        • The Jackal and Hide Camp
        • Tuludi Camp
      • North West Okavango Lodges >
        • Kadizora Camp
        • Mapula Lodge
        • Jumbo Junction
        • Kwetsani Camp
        • Duba Plains Camp
        • Duba Explorers Camp
        • Jao Camp
        • Tubu Tree Camp
        • Bushman Plains Camp
        • Vumbura Plains Camp
        • Little Vumbura
        • Nxamaseri Island Lodge
      • North East Okavango Lodges >
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        • Xugana Island Lodge
        • Shinde Camp
        • Splash Camp
        • Kwara Camp
        • Sango Safari Camp
        • Machaba Camp
        • Khwai River Lodge
        • Khwai Bush Camp
        • Xobega Island Camp
      • South West Okavango Lodges >
        • Abu Camp
        • Macatoo Camp
        • Pom Pom Camp
        • Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
        • Kanana Camp
        • Oddballs Camp
        • Oddballs Enclave
        • Delta Camp
      • South East Okavango Lodges >
        • Eagle Island Lodge
        • Gunns Camp
        • Moremi Crossing Camp
        • Sandibe Safari Lodge
        • Chitabe Camp
        • Chitabe Lediba
        • Saguni Safari Lodge
        • Khwai Guest House
        • Stanleys Camp
        • Baines Camp
        • Gomoti Plains Camp
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        • Tuskers Bush Camp
        • Mankwe Bush Lodge
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