It is full of wild life with large protected areas such as Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park - Okavango Delta - and the special wildlife adapted to the Kalahari - Botswana is one of the fastest growing African countries economically - Gaborone is the Capital -

Maun is the busiest airport in Southern Africa -
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Bookings Specific to Botswana/Cities: Gaborone Airport Code = GBE -
Maun Airport Code = MUB -
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- - Car Rentals Locally -
- - Airfares to/from Local Cities Discounted - Gaborone Airport Code = GBE -
Maun Airport Code = MUB -

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-- Zimbabwe -- South Africa -- Zambia -- Namibia--

-- Botswana Travel Information - Embassies - Tourist Offices - Visas - Cities / Regions - Game Reserves - Animals - Transportation - Currency - Credit Cards - Time - Weather - Climate - Maps - Accommodations - Site/Seeing - Museums - Shopping - Tours - Cycling -

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-- Bathusi Travel & Safaris - http://www.ibis.bw/~bathusi/ -- http://www.info.bw/~bathusi --   Address %Riley's Garage Complex, Private Bag 44, Maun, Botswana -- Phone: ++ 267 660647 -- Fax: ++ 267 660647 - These are really great people - They can organize a Safari any place in Botswana - As well as book hotels - Air Tickets both domestic and international - I used them for an outstanding Moremi Safari - plus booked two different hotels - and bought an air ticket - all very satisfactory and professional -

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Order of Information on This Page:
1. Web Sites Listing More Than One Agency -
2. Individual Travel Agents / Tour Operators Listed Alphabetically -
3. Packing Lists / Packing Lite -
4. Shots - Health - Medical Advisory - Jet Lag - Telephone Use - Long Distance To/From Botswana -
5. Currency -  Time in Botswana - Weather - Climate - Maps -
 

1. Web Sites Listing More Than One Agency -

-- Botswana Safaris - http://www.onsafari.com/ -
-- Tours & Safaris - http://www.africaguide.com/country/botswana/safaris.htm -
-- Tour Operators - http://www.safariweb.com/botswana/operator.htm - 20+ Listed -
-- Air Safaris & Charters - http://africanadrenalin.co.za/abot.htm - 2 Agents -
-- Tour Operators -
----- http://www.travelersdigest.com/botswana_tour_operators.htm- 10+ Operators -
----- http://operators.botswana.com/ - 40+ Operators -
 

2. Individual Travel Agents / Tour Operators Listed Alphabetically -

Participation Safaris - Sometimes Offered - You participate in the work and it costs less -

-- African HorseBack Safaris - http://www.africanHorseBack.com/ - Maun - Safaris - Enquiries - About Us - Gallery - Accommodation - Our Horses - On Safari -

-- Africa Untamed - http://www.africa-untamed.com/ - About Us - Why Us - Enquiries - Safari Products - Tourism Services - Camp / Lodge Packages - Terms / Conditions - Links - Map of Botswana -

-- Afrika Calls - http://www.africalls.homestead.com/ - Afrika Calls Info - Cultural - Safaris - Day - Contact - Email -

-- Audi Camp - http://www.audi-delta.com/ - Audi Camp is the budget mokoro (camp) and safari operation for the Okavango Delta and Botswana. 12 kilometers outside Maun - they have an office 3 blocks from the Maun Airport - $7US+ - Telephone:++267 660-599 - Fax:++267 660-581 - Email = audicamp@info.bw - Mail Address = P/Bag 28, Maun, Botswana -

-- Bathusi Travel & Safaris - http://www.ibis.bw/~bathusi/ -- http://www.info.bw/~bathusi -  Address %Riley's Garage Complex, Private Bag 44, Maun, Botswana -- Phone: ++ 267 660647 -- Fax: ++ 267 660647 - E-mail =  bathusi@info.bw - These are really great people - They can organize a Safari any place in Botswana - As well as book hotels - Air Tickets both domestic and international - I used them for an outstanding Moremi Safari - plus booked two different hotels - and bought an air ticket -  all very satisfactory and professional -

-- Booking Company - Email = book@info.bw - Private Bag 0198, Maun Botswana - Tel (267) 660 022/654 - Fax (267) 660 037 - Does Safaris & Game Drives -

-- Botswana Safaris - http://www.botswana-safaris.org/ - This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page - The Botswana safaris site, provides visitors, with a opportunity to book their Botswana trip all in one place -

-- Center Safari Services - http://www.center.bw/ -

-- Chobe Safari Lodge - http://www.chobesafarilodge.com/ - Full Safari and travel services - Accommodation - Activities - Map - Rates - Booking Enquiry - I, webmaster of this site,  used them for a game drive in Chobe Reserve - as well as a flight Kasane to Maun - a bus transfer to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe - and a River Safari - ask for Michelle - she/they were great -

-- EcoAfrica Botswana - http://www.ecoafricabotswana.com/- Excellent Filming Opportunities & Field Trips - Who Are We - Accommodation - Where Can We Take You - Our Rates & Specials - Contact Us - Clients Comments -

-- Game Trails Botswana - http://www.gametrailsbotswana.com/ - What is a Mobile Safari - A Typical Day - Why Game Trails - General Information - Safari Packages - Safaris Dates - Safari Team - Family Safaris - Terms & Conditions - Photo Library - Contact Us -

-- GEAR V Adventures - http://www.gearvadventures.com/ - About GEAR V - Adventure Safaris - Itineraries - Game Parks - Plan Your Own Trip - Photos & Anecdotes - Contact Us -
-- Go Wild Safaris - http://www.ibis.bw/~go.wild/ -

-- Island Safari - http://www.island-safari.com/ - Live Web Cam - Sounds of Africa - Currency Converter - Safaris - Beaches - Bird List - Safari Field Guides - Shopping - Special Officers -
BOTSWANA OFFICE:
Island-Safari.com
Opposite the Power Station Entertainment Complex just 5 minutes from Maun Airport
Botswana
Postal Address
P.O.Box 66, Maun, Botswana -

-- Kitso Safaris - http://www.info.bw/~kitsosaf/ - Maun - Private Luxury Camping - About Kitso Safaris - Kitso Guides - Rates & Bookings - Botswana -

-- Linyanti Explorations - http://www.linyanti.com/ - Kasane - Home Page - Selinda Camp - Zibalianja Camp - Walking Safaris - Our Map - Availability - Price List & Special Offers - Photo Gallery - Enquiry Form -

-- Mafuta Adventure - http://www.mafuta.com/ - Mafuta Adventure Trails - Camping and Accommodation - Adventure Trails Photo Album - About Us -

-- Meno A Kwena - http://www.kalaharikavango.com/ - About the Camp - About Us - Where We Are - Accommodation - Wildlife Gallery - Weather - Health - History of the Area - What To Do - Boteti Diary - Suggested Reading - Get Involved - Post A Card - Contact Us - Mail Us -

-- Okavango Horse Safaris - http://www.okavangohorse.com/ - Maun - About Us - Accommodation - Horse Safaris - The Guides - Fact Sheet - Itinerary - Dates / Rates - Reservations - Press Articles - Contact Us - Our 20th Anniversary - Botswana's Okavango Delta Map -
----- Botswana's Okavango Delta Map - http://www.okavangohorse.com/map.html -

-- Papadi Safaris - http://www.papadisafaris.co.bw/ - Quality Safaris for the Adventure Traveller - South Africa - Namibia - Botswana - Departure Dates - Terms & Conditions - Reservations - Clip Art - Booking Form -

-- Sandibe Lodge / Safaris - http://www.sandibe.com/ - Wildlife - Seasons - Tours Available - Travel Tips - Okavango Delta - Botswana Tours now available = Effortless Chobe, River Safari, Waters of the Wild, Wings over Botswana, Zambezi & the Okavango -

-- Wild Attractions - http://www.info.bw/~wild-attract/ - Safari Info - Participation - Mid/Range - Luxury - Other Options - Places of Interest - Photo Album - Bookings -
 

3. Packing Lists / Packing Lite -

-- Packing Check List - /acc/checklst.htm - Before you go - Health care needs - Wash kit - Clothing - Some big basics - Miscellaneous - Extra Gear - Other -
-- Packing Lite - http://www.onebag.com/- What to take - What to take it in - How to pack it -
-- Packing for a Trip - http://webfoot.com/travel/tips/pack.take.html - The number-one rule in  packing for a trip, unless you have hired several football players to carry your gear for you, is to pack lightly. Many good tips.
-- What To Pack - http://www.backpackeurope.com/tips/packing/ - Packing Philosophy - Packing List - Clothes for travel in fall/winter - Clothes for travel in the spring/summer - Travel Necessities - Optional Stuff - Packing Tips - Special Packing Advice for Female Travelers -
 

4. Shots - Health - Medical Advisory - Jet Lag - Telephone Use - Long Distance To/From Botswana -

Medical Advisory:
-- http://www.cdc.gov/travel/ - all countries of the world - what to look out for - what shots you need - how to prevent medical problems before you leave and while in the country -
-- Health Concerns - http://www.travelite.com/tourinfo/tourhealth.shtml -
-- http://healthlink.mcw.edu/travel-links.html - A ton of Travel/Medical Information - Something of interest here for everyone -
-- http://www.medicineplanet.com/ - Countries - Diseases and Risks - News - Articles - Tools - Products - Insurance -

Shot Requirements:
-- http://www.tripprep.com - Health and climate issues - shot requirements and health issues in over 200+ countries.
-- Centers for Desease Control and Prevention - Requirements and recommendations about vaccinations, and country-specific health information - http://www.cdc.gov/travel/ -
-- Travellers Medical And Vaccination Centre - Web Site: http://www.tmvc.com.au/ - One of the largest providers of travel medicine services in the world, have designed a website to educate travellers on how to minimise health risks overseas -
-- MD Health - http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/ - Destinatioins - Infectious Deseases - Illness Prevention - Special Needs - Travel Health Clinics - Useful Links - Offline Resources - Email Health Alerts - Contact Us -

Jet Lag Cures -
-- National Sleep Foundation - http://www.sleepfoundation.org/activities/ -
-- http://www.jetlag.org/ -  Jet lag - what is it? Jet lag - what causes it? Who gets jet lag? Techniques for reducing jet lag -

Telephone Codes:
-- http://kropla.com/dialcode.htm - Get City Codes too -
-- Country Dialing Codes - http://dial-a-code.com/ - Get City Codes too -

Long Distance To/From Botswana:
-- http://www.embassyworld.com/directories/global_telephone.html - Select the Country You'll Be Calling From - Select the Country Calling To - This Site will give you the dialing numbers -
-- http://www.escapeartist.com/global/telephone.htm- Select the Country You'll Be Calling From - Select the Country Calling To - This Site will give you the dialing numbers -

International Dialing Instructions - From A Specific Country To A Specific Country
http://www.aglobalworld.com/cgi-local/codes.pl - and From/To some Countries - w/instructions on how to dial the numbers -  Explains the Whys/Dos of International Dialing and has 2 pull-down's - One for the Country FROM which you want to Dial - 2nd pull-down is for the Country you want to dial TO - the site then gives you the dialing instructions from that Country pairs -
 

5. Currency -  Time in Botswana - Weather - Climate - Maps -

Currency:
164 Currencies Converted in 4 languages - http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic - by far the most complete Currency site after reviewing 11 currency sites. Check it out and you'll be pleased as it converts both ways(your currency to another - another currency to yours) with just a click -

Go Global - http://www.go-global.com/- Global Weather - Time Zones - Distances - Dialing Codes - Power Voltage - Global Holidays -

Time:
-- Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Botswana in Northern Hemisphere Summer -
-- Botswana is 1 Hour Ahead of London in Northern Hemisphere Summer -
-- Botswana is 6 Hours Ahead of New York Standard Time in Northern Hemisphere Summer -

Time in Botswana :
-- http://www.worldtimeserver.com/country.asp -
-- http://www.timeticker.com/ - Lists Current Time and All Countries in that Time Zone -
-- http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/-

Time between Two Cities:
-- http://www.virtualtourist.com/vt/tt/1/ -
-- http://www.timezoneconverter.com/ -
-- http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/zonehelp.tzc -

World Time Zone Map - http://www.travel.com.hk/region/timezone.htm -

World Globe Time/Sunrise/Sunset - http://www.worldtime.com/ - World globe showing current world daylight and night darkness -

Weather:

-- http://www.customweather.com/- 3 Day Forecast for Morning - Afternoon - Evening - Overnight -
-- http://www.weather.com/ - Enter City in Box for City - 3 Day and 10 Day Forecast -
-- http://www1.accuweather.com/ - Click on World Forecast - Choose country - then choice of many many cities -

Climate:

-- http://www.worldclimate.com/ - Manila = 24-hr Average Temperature, Average Rainfall, Average Sea-Level Pressure, Average Station-Level Pressure -

Maps:

-- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/botswana.html - 4 Botswana Maps - 1 Gaborone City Map -
-- http://www.capecairo.com/botswana/botswmap.html - Maps of Botswana
Safari Lodges and Game Reserves -
-- http://www.africantravel.com/mapofafrica/ -
-- http://www.mapsworldwide.com/ -
-- Can Order Maps - http://www.omnimap.com/ -
-- Botswana's Okavango Delta Map - http://www.okavangohorse.com/map.html -
 

Botswana safari operators, incoming and outgooing agencies and operators listed here will assist you in you traveling experience to this county and cities - This information is for the benefit of those traveling TO the country and cities wanting In-Country Information as well as those living in the here who want to contact a Travel Agent for either In-Country or International bookings -
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Botswana is one of the least densely populated African countries - It is bordered by South Africa on the South & Southeast - Zimbabwe on the North - Namibia on the Northwest and West - Victoria Falls on the Northeast - Except for a Sliver of Namibia Land in North & Northwest Botswana, Botswana is very close to Angola and Zambia - Over half of the country consists of the Kalahari Desert - It is full of wild life with large protected areas such as Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park - Okavango Delta - and the special wildlife adapted to the Kalahari - Botswana is one of the fastest growing African countries economically - Gaborone is the Capital - Maun is the busiest airport in Southern Africa -