Important Information

Here is some important information you need to know about bookings, cancellations, travel arrangements and more:

1. Booking Procedure AND POLICY

All bookings for Bush Travellers Safaris should be made in writing by fax or e-mail.
Telephone bookings should be followed up immediately with a written confirmation.
All bookings are held on a provisional basis until the required deposit has been received
A non-refundable deposit should be paid within 14 days of making the reservation.

Payment

We do not have credit card facilities, so we rely on bank transfers into our account.
Deposit
25 % non-refundable deposit required immediately.
Balance of payments should be received by us not later than 3 months prior to arrival date.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that all cancellations should be made in writing by e-mail. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
Within three months of arrival: 50% of total cost
Within two months of arrival: 75% of total cost
Within one month of arrival: no refund!

2. What To Bring

Casual, comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year. Layers of clothing are most practical for the fluctuating day/night temperatures of Botswana.

The most practical items to pack are:

Long sleeves, long trousers and closed shoes to help prevent tick and mosquito bites
Light clothing is preferable during the day especially during the summer months; e.g. t-shirts, shorts
Light, compact raincoat is a good idea for the summer
Fleece or sweater and a warm jacket due to colder nights during the winter season
Comfortable walking shoes
Natural, earthy or khaki toned clothes are preferable (brightly-coloured clothes should be avoided toprevent any undue attention from wild animals)

Also bring:

Sun block, lip balm, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit
Insect repellent
Camera
Binoculars
Video camera
South African plug adaptor

3. Passport

We advise you to check your passport before you depart and make sure it is valid and has enough blank pages (atleast 5 pages). Confirm the immigration requirement to each of the countries you will visit in your itinerary to see if you require visa or not. Bush Travellers Safaris will not be held responsible for any client traveling without valid Visa (s) and a valid Passport. It is vital for visitors to make sure all the required documents(VISA AND PASSPORT) are valid before departure.

3. Botswana Climate

Botswana is landlocked and has a subtropical desert climate characterized by great differences in day and night temperatures, and low humidity overall. It receives virtually no rainfall for six months of the year, with the wettest months being December to March, when heavy downpours are experienced. Botswana has winter and summer at opposite times of the year as Europe and North America, and they correspond to the Dry and Wet season respectively.

Dry season - May to October - Winter
Wet season - November to April - Summer

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