Health

The northern part of Botswana is considered a malaria area and as such it is imperative that you take prophylaxis for it. It is best to consult your General Practitioner or The British Airways Travel clinics for the best prophylaxis to use. Although malaria is prevalent during the summer months, it is wise to take prophylaxis throughout. The lodges do provide sprays and creams.

With most prophylaxis, it is essential to continue taking them after leaving here, please do follow this. Should you feel any odd symptoms on your return home whilst on or off the prophylaxis, please ensure that your Doctor does everything necessary to establish that it is not malaria. Botswana does not require any inoculations to be done prior to entry. However conditions can change and it is best to check for each visit.

It is recommended that you take precautions against tetanus and hepatitis.
Due to the intensity of heat during our summer months, it is important that you drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Water in the Camps is generally bottled but it is SAFE to drink the Okavango water. Hats, sunscreen and sun glasses are a MUST at all times and during the whole year.

Travel Insurance

It is strongly recommended that each person carry their own personal travel insurance covering them for: cancellation or curtailment of the safari, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, money and goods. The majority of lodges here carry medical evacuation insurance however it is better to have your own locally purchased one that should cover you for repatriation.

We have a Medical Rescue International team available 24 hours a day in Maun. They are trained in emergency and trauma work and are able to arrange for evacuation to either Gaborone or Johannesburg.