Travel Information

Planning your trip

Botswana is a year round wildlife destination and because of the location of the Desert & Delta Safaris’ lodges and camps, we make it easy for you to select and plan a safari to suit your needs. However, there are certain seasons that are more suitable for special interests than others.

Travel Info

• Planning your trip
  • Bird viewing – October to March
  • Plants, Vegetation and Botany – December to May
• Times to Travel
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
• What to bring
• Health
• FAQ
• Moving Between Camps

Health

Immunisation requirements vary from country to country and up-to-date information should be obtained from your local health department. It is the guest’s sole responsibility to ensure that they have had all necessary inoculations, immunisations and medications prior to departure.

Malaria prophylaxis with Lariam, Malarone, or doxycycline is recommended for travel in Botswana. All guests must consult their own medical doctor or health authorities regarding the use of anti-malarial tablets prior to departure.

It is the guest’s obligation to ensure that he/she is medically fit to participate in travel i.e for walking activities at Camp Okavango and Xugana Island Lodge a reasonable level of fitness is required.