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Accommodation in Maun

Thamalakane River Lodge

Included

         

Llama Travel Customer Rating

Overall

93%

93%

Service

93%

93%

Location

96%

96%

Standard Hotel: Just 19 kilometres from Maun, the safari capital of Botswana, the Thamalakane River Lodge lies at the southern edge of the Okavango Delta. Situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River, the lodge features a swimming pool and beautiful gardens. There are 34 individual stone chalets with thatched roofs, each with a veranda overlooking the river.

Why stay here? It is an excellent introduction to the African bush, thanks to its tranquil location by the river so you can sit on the terrace and watch the birdlife and hippo. The well-appointed chalets are full of character, with stone walls and wooden furnishings.

Hotel facilities

• Free WiFi is available in common areas.

• There is a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa facilities, terrace and garden.

• The hotel offers a gift shop, laundry, daily mail service and luggage storage.

About the room

All chalets have an en-suite bathroom, seating area, mosquito net, toiletries, kettle, veranda and fan (there is no air conditioning, but the rooms are well ventilated).

Room types available 

Babbler Chalet

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Accommodation in Okavango Delta

Letaka Mobile Tented Camp

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Tented Camp: The mobile safari tents are spacious with a private veranda and bathroom area. There is a campfire area for guests, a covered dining area with a table, chairs and open sides.

Why stay here? The beauty of the mobile camping experience is that you can move around and stay close to the elements in some of Botswana’s best wilderness areas. Everything is set up by the team prior to your arrival, so that you can relax and be surrounded by untamed nature.

Read our blog to find out what to expect on a mobile safari.

About the camp

The camp consists of a campfire area for guests, a covered dining area with a table and chairs, and open sides, and a number of tents.

For the duration of your time on the mobile safari you will not have access to mobile signal or internet. This is one of the pleasures of an authentic safari, as you can truly relax, listen to the sounds of Africa and enjoy being off the grid.

There are no fixed buildings or facilities at the campsites, and the entire camp is erected and removed by the staff.

About the tent

Safari tents are thick canvas with mesh windows and doors which can be left open to let in a breeze, or zipped closed with canvas to keep out the cold. During the day, the tents get hot as there is no fan, but overnight it is cool enough to sleep comfortably.

The tents measure 8m in length, 4m in width and 2.5m high. This comprises a bedroom, bathroom and covered veranda area with foldable camp chairs. The bedroom areas are fitted with twin solid base camp beds made up with mattresses, sheets, duvets and pillows.

At the back of the tent is an en-suite bathroom area with a long drop toilet and bucket shower. Showers can be ordered as hot, cold or warm and the water is heated in a bucket on the fire. There is also a small mirror and bucket-type basin, which is regularly refreshed with water. Towels and linen are provided, and each tent has an oil/paraffin lamp on the veranda. Although a LED rechargeable camp light is provided, it is highly recommended for each guest to bring their own high-quality headtorches.

There are also family tents which take four people, each consisting of a two-bedroom unit with an adjoining bathroom and lockable exit/entrance.

Mobile safari experience

After being met by your guide at the airstrip near Moremi National Park, you are driven through the park in an open-air game viewing vehicle to the first camp. It will be set up by the general staff, ready for your arrival, when you will be assigned a tent.

Mornings in the bush start early. You’ll be up before sunrise for a simple breakfast of toast, cereal, fruit and hot drinks, followed by a game viewing excursion (usually a game drive). After the sun’s come up you’ll stop in a picturesque spot for a tea break, later returning to camp for an early lunch - a hearty main accompanied by salads. The rest of the afternoon is free to read, nap and relax.

In the late afternoon you’ll head out for a second game drive, returning to camp for a simple but tasty three-course meal, enjoyed under the stars with the fire crackling in the background. 

On the fourth day of the safari you’ll take a full day driving through the park to the second camp, which will be set up for you as before. Your days at this second camp will follow the same rhythm as the first.

Safari vehicle

Safari vehicles are spacious and comfortable, taking a maximum of seven passengers in a three seats per row configuration. They are fitted with inverters and plugs so you can change batteries whilst on safari (you will need to buy a 3-pin adaptor for this), and a fridge for cold drinks during game drives.

Guides and safety

During your time on safari, you will be looked after by a guide, chef and up to two general staff. The guides are highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and history of the area, having been trained at the Okavango Guiding School which was created by the Letaka brothers.

Whilst on safari, you will be with an experienced (unarmed) guide at all times. The nature of being in an open safari truck means that animals are able to approach the vehicle if they want to. All of the game drives run according to schedule, although sometimes the vehicles can become stuck in vegetation or break down, which the guide will deal with as quickly and safely as possible. 

The open nature of the camp, and lack of fencing in the reserve, means that animals sometimes approach. You will be given a safety briefing from your guide regarding not taking food into the tent, and zipping it up properly to prevent any ‘intruders’.

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Accommodation in Kasane (Chobe region)

River View Lodge

Included

                   

Llama Travel Customer Rating

Overall

88%

88%

Service

91%

91%

Location

82%

82%

Standard Hotel: Situated on the banks of the Chobe River, close to Kasane, River View Lodge is set amongst beautifully manicured gardens, with a swimming pool and restaurant serving excellent cuisine. There are five uniquely designed rooms and chalets spread across the gardens, each with a bathroom and private veranda.

Why stay here? The tastefully appointed twin rooms and individual chalets each have a private veranda, and the garden has plenty of areas in which to relax and enjoy the river views.  

Hotel facilities

• Free WiFi is available in all areas.

• There is a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, terrace and garden.

• The hotel offers a gift shop, tour desk, laundry, and daily maid service. 

About the room

All rooms have a private veranda, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, fan, mosquito net, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries and safe.

Room types available 

Standard Twin Room.

There is an additional cost for a double chalet room. Please ask for further details. 

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Holiday Information

About Your Holiday

• What's Included

  Prices listed are per person and based on two persons sharing a room and include all flights from the UK and within destination, service of guides and reps (please note that tips are not included), accommodation and all transfers and excursions listed in the itinerary. Where applicable, entrance fees, taxes and charges are included in our prices at the rates advised to us at the time of preparation. An adjustment will be made to your price if any of these change before your holiday. UK airport taxes are included.

• Financial Protection

  All the flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate

  For holidays not including any flights, financial protection is provided through IPP: https://www.llamatravel.com/ipp-protection

• Llama Travel Groups

  In many cases, the best way to describe our holidays is flexible tours, so you can choose where to visit by combining different extensions and excursions, and which hotels to stay in. In most cases, you will be with other Llama Travellers, but not necessarily the same people throughout. This allows you to get to know like-minded people, but not have to spend all your time with the same group. If we don't have anyone else taking a particular part of a holiday, we will normally operate this just for you.

  In some cases, we operate more traditional tours, with the same Llama Travel group travelling together for the majority of the holiday, which allows land travel from one location to another, and in this case we may have a minimum number of travellers required to operate the group.

  Excursions are usually taken together with other Llama Travel customers in groups of no more than 18 people. If we have more than 18 booked, we operate two groups. These will usually be in English, although in some places, especially on wildlife excursions, the excursions may be operated by one of our local partners, so you may be with people other than Llama Travel customers and the group may be a mix of English and other languages. In these cases, group sizes can sometimes be larger. If you would like to know the likely situation for your holiday, please ask us and we will be able to check. Transfers may be with more than 18 people.

  We get a wide range of people taking our holidays, with probably the largest group being couples aged in their forties to sixties, or even older. However, we also have a large number of customers in their twenties and thirties, especially for some of the more active holidays. What unites everyone is a sense of curiosity and a desire to discover new cultures, landscapes and wildlife. Although most of our customers travel with friends or family, we also have quite a few single travellers who are happy to mix and match as described above.

  Group Size
  Most holidays can operate with a minimum of 2 passengers, but some holidays have a higher minimum group size. If we have fewer than the minimum number of passengers, we will let you know two months before departure. In this case, we will refund you any monies paid or offer you an alternative option. It may be possible to operate the trip for fewer than 4 passengers for an additional cost.

  Holidays in Europe usually have a minimum group size of 4 passengers.
  Holidays in Namibia or South Africa usually have a minimum group size of 6 passengers.
  Holidays in Kenya usually have a minimum group size of 4 passengers.
  Holidays in Asia usually have a minimum group size of 4 passengers.
  Holidays in Costa Rica and Mexico usually have a minimum group size of 4 passengers.

Booking Conditions

• Llama Travel Booking Conditions

  Please see our booking conditions page for further information.

How To Book

• Booking the Holiday

  To book a holiday or discuss your requirements, please call us on 020 7263 3000. We can usually confirm availability immediately, but may need to check with a supplier first.

• Paying for the Holiday

  You can pay your deposit by bank transfer, cheque, standard UK debit card or non-premium UK personal Visa / MasterCard credit card. Balance payments can be made by bank transfer or cheque. We do not accept cards for balance payments. We are unable to accept cash.

Before You Go

• Travel Insurance

  Adequate travel insurance is essential. We do not sell or recommend any specific policy, but good medical insurance should cover medical evacuation and repatriation. If you are going to be taking part in any activity, please ensure your policy covers you for this, especially if this involves high-altitude trekking, such as the Inca Trail.

• Visas & Passports

  To issue some tickets, we require passport details and ages when you book. If you subsequently change your passport, please let us know as soon as possible.

  Latin America

  Visas are not required in advance for British citizens for any Llama Travel Latin American destination. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the appropriate consulate.

  If you are flying via another country, especially the US, you need to comply with the appropriate immigration requirements. Please ask us for details.

  You need a full 10-year passport valid for 6 months after your return to the UK. If you renewed your current passport before the previous one expired, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the minimum period needed if you are transiting in Europe.

  There is an entry fee to enter Chile for citizens of Australia, the US, Canada and some other countries which must be paid upon arrival. There is also an entry fee for US and Canadian citizens visiting Argentina, which must be paid in advance online.

  If children are not travelling with both parents, some countries require a letter of consent to enter or depart. Please consult the appropriate consulate.

  Africa

  British nationals can enter Morocco, South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana for a visit of up to 90 days without a visa. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the appropriate consulate. You need a passport valid for 6 months after your return to the UK. For South Africa, you need a passport with two blank pages.

  British nationals require a visa to enter Zimbabwe for Victoria Falls, which can be purchased upon entry. The Kaza Univisa allows you to cross the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and also allows for day trips to Botswana (cost is approximately US$50). On occasions, the Zimbabwe border staff may not issue a Kaza Univisa, and you may need to purchase a Zimbabwe visa (single or double entry), which has a slightly higher cost. Citizens from other countries should consult the specific embassy to check entry requirements.

  Currently, no visa is required to visit Namibia, but the Namibian government has announced that it will introduce a visa upon entry in April 2025.

  British nationals to Kenya require an electronic travel authorisation, which must be obtained online in advance. You can apply for this on the eTA website. For more information, see the website of the Kenya High Commission. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the Kenya consulate. You need a passport with two blank pages

  If children are not travelling with both parents, some countries require a letter of consent to enter or depart. Please consult the appropriate consulate. In South Africa and Namibia, children under 18 must also carry an unabridged birth certificate.

  You need a full 10-year passport valid for 6 months after your return to the UK. If you renewed your current passport before the previous one expired, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the minimum period needed if you are transiting in Europe.

  To issue some tickets, we require passport details and ages when you book. If you subsequently change your passport, please let us know as soon as possible.

  Asia & the Middle East

  To visit Jordan, you need a full 10 year passport valid for 6 months after your return to the UK. You will need a visa to enter Jordan. The Jordan visa is included in the price of your holiday. On arrival in Amman our representatives will meet you prior to immigration and this will be provided to you free of charge. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the Jordanian consulate.

  All visitors to Sri Lanka, including British nationals, require an electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which must be obtained online in advance, and for which there is a cost. You can apply for single entry and transit visas on the ETA website. For more information, see the website of the Sri Lanka High Commission. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the Sri Lanka consulate. You need a passport with two blank pages, valid for six months after your return to the UK.

  All visitors to India, including British nationals, require a visa, which can be obtained online in advance, and for which there is a cost. You can apply for single entry and transit visas on the e-visa website. For more information, see the website of the India High Commission. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the Indian consulate. You need a passport with two blank pages, valid for six months after your return to the UK.

  Visitors from 13 countries, including the UK, can travel to Vietnam visa-free for stays up to 45 days. For stays longer than 45 days, a visa is required at a cost. This can be applied for online on the e-visa website. Stays longer than 90 days are not permitted. You need a full 10-year passport valid for 6 months after your return to the UK. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the Vietnamese consulate.

  To visit Cambodia, a visa is required at a cost. This can be applied for online on the e-visa website. You need a full 10-year passport valid for 6 months after your return to the UK. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the Cambodian consulate.

  To visit Laos, a visa is required at a cost. This can be applied for online on the e-visa website. You need a full 10-year passport valid for 6 months after your return to the UK. For British passports endorsed in any way and all other passports, please ask the Laotian consulate.

  If you are arranging a stopover in Singapore, you must complete an electronic SG Arrival Card up to three days before entry into Singapore.

  Europe

  You need a full 10 year passport valid for 6 months after your return to the UK. If you renewed your current passport before the previous one expired, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the minimum period needed.

   

• Adventure Activities

  In many destinations, you can arrange adventure activities, either through Llama Travel or through the local operator. If you are interested in taking any of these, please make sure you are covered by your travel insurance.

• Travelling With Children

  Some countries have strict regulations regarding the entry and exit of children under 18 when not travelling with both parents, or if the child has nationality of the country you are visiting. If you are travelling with children who are not entering or leaving the country with both parents, or if the child has nationality of the country you are visiting, please contact the consulate of the country you are visiting to check requirements.

  Countries in Africa have particularly strict requirements regarding children travelling, and in both South Africa and Namibia, children need to carry an unabridged birth certificate. Additionally, in Namibia, adults travelling with children where they are not the biological or legal guardians of those children, should be in possession of an affidavit statement from the child’s parents giving consent for their travel.

  Such requirements do change from time to time, and although we try to keep abreast of such changes and update this information, if you are travelling with children, we suggest you check current requirements carefully.

• Receiving Your Tickets

  You will receive tickets approximately 10 days before departure, along with information on accommodation, transfers and excursions. Our agents in destination will give you final details for hotel and excursions when you arrive. Please check airline tickets carefully in case timings have changed after we issued your confirmation.

• Money

  Cards are widely accepted in most hotel and restaurants, and cash machines are common in most destinations. However, when travelling to remote areas, it is advisable to take cash, as it is difficult to withdraw or change money. Travellers cheques are no longer widely used, so it may be inconvenient to take these.

  It is always recommended to inform your bank that you are travelling abroad and to which countries. This will allow them to authorise money withdrawals from your account when you are away. Some banks say that this is not necessary, however we would still recommend contact with your bank as in some cases people have had difficulty in withdrawing currency.

  More information on the situation regarding money, budgeting and tipping in specific countries is in the country information below.

When Your Are Travelling

• Wildlife Risks

  For all wildlife excursions, please always follow the instructions of your guide, both for the animals’ welfare and for your safety. Staff are experienced at dealing with wildlife, but by their nature, excursions involving exposure to wild animals will always carry some risk.

  If you take a safari in Africa, you will be with an experienced guide at all times, who is usually unarmed. Staff are experienced at dealing with wildlife, but by their nature, game drives have exposure to wild animals, and there will always be some risk in this, which you accept by going on holiday. Game drives run according to a schedule, although unexpected delays can occur, which the guide will deal with as quickly and safely as possible. Being in the wilderness means that the environment is unpredictable, so the unexpected can happen, and off-road vehicles can occasionally break down or get stuck in the uneven terrain.

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• Safety & Security

  Most people who travel to the countries where Llama Travel operates experience no problems on holiday. However, as is the case anywhere in the world, crime can be a problem, especially in large cities. Tourists can appear attractive targets to criminals. To minimise the risk, use common sense. Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive looking jewellery or cameras. Avoid empty streets, especially on your own. Take a taxi after dark. By taking sensible precautions, you should have a trouble-free holiday.

  Each country has its own standards for health and safety, but these are often not as good as in the UK. We take this into account when selecting hotels and request that they comply with all local regulations, but cannot guarantee that these are equivalent to British standards. Please take reasonable precautions to protect yourselves whilst on holiday, e.g. by locating fire exit routes.

  Please also check the Foreign Office travel advice for the countries you are visiting at www.fco.gov.uk.

• LGBT Travel

  Attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travellers around the world can be very different from those in the UK.

  In Latin America and Europe, attitudes can sometimes be more conservative than in the UK, but there are not usually problems.

  In some African countries, including Morocco, Zimbabwe and Kenya, same sex relationships are illegal and conservative attitudes prevail. However, hotels and lodges do not discriminate and same sex couples can share rooms. In much of Africa and the Middle East, public displays of affection may attract negative attention, especially with LGBT couples, although the majority of people are friendly to visitors, irrespective of gender and sexual orientation. In South Africa, the authorities have introduced legislation which bans any discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

  In most of Asia, attitudes to same sex relationships can be conservative, but there are not usually any problems. In Sri Lanka, same sex relationships are illegal, but hotels do not discriminate and same sex couples can share rooms.

  The UK Foreign Office has information LGBT travel on their travel advice for individual countries, found at www.fco.gov.uk.

Health & Fitness

• Vaccinations & Medical Requirements

  Please consult your GP or a travel clinic about health and vaccination requirements. Advice for travellers is available at NaTHNaC  
  

  When travelling, stomach illnesses are not uncommon due to changes in diet. We suggest you only drink bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. If you are unsure if salads and fruit have been washed in purified water, it is best to avoid them.

  If you suffer from a disability or condition and are worried whether this will affect the enjoyment of a holiday, please call us. We will do our best to help. We recommend that you bring any medicines you require from the UK.

  If you have any health problems on holiday, please speak to our local agents or hotel staff. They will arrange for a doctor or hospital if necessary. If you do experience any problems, please seek appropriate medical attention.

  Outside of major cities, medical facilities can be basic, meaning a lengthy transfer if hospital attention is required.

  Latin America

  Yellow fever and / or malaria precautions are recommended for visiting the jungle, Iguazu Falls and some parts of Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. Yellow Fever certificates are sometimes required if you have recently visited a country with an infected area. Children under 6 require proof of vaccination against polio to enter Brazil. Some GPs do not recommend yellow fever vaccinations for travellers over 60 years old. If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, please speak to your GP about zika. Please seek medical advice before you travel.

  Parts of South America are at high altitude. Most visitors do not suffer major problems. However, shortness of breath is common and we advise you to take things calmly during your first day at altitude. If you suffer from a heart or lung condition, or think that you may suffer due to the altitude, please consult your GP.

  Africa

  Malaria precautions are highly recommended when visiting the Kruger National Park in South Africa, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the north of Namibia, including Etosha, Botswana and Kenya. Yellow Fever vaccination is highly recommended for Kenya. Travellers entering many African countries, including South Africa and Kenya Africa, coming from a yellow fever zone must have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Some GPs do not recommend yellow fever vaccinations for travellers over 60 years old.

  Asia

  Malaria tablets are not usually advised when visiting the areas that Llama Travel offers in Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos, although a low risk exists in south-east Asia, so general precautions are recommended. If you have visited a country with yellow fever recently, you will usually require a valid yellow fever certificate to enter. Please be aware that Shimla in the Himalayas in India is at a moderately high altitude, so we recommend you take things calmly during your first day at altitude. If you suffer from a heart of lung condition, or think you may suffer due to the altitude, please consult your GP.

• Age & Fitness Limitations

  For most of our holidays, age is not a concern. However, a reasonable level of fitness is required, as most holidays require some walking, sometimes on uneven ground. Even relatively mild activities can be strenuous at altitude. High altitude trekking is more strenuous than an equivalent length walk at low altitude.

Getting There

• Airlines

  Air fares vary from date to date and between airlines. Our holidays are scheduled to use the most advantageous air fare. You can choose which airline you prefer, we will let you know if a supplement is payable. Levels of onboard service and facilities, such as entertainment, vary by airline and route. Please ask us for details. Flights are sometimes operated by another airline in the appropriate airline alliance.

• Departure Airports

  Many airlines offer the option of flying from regional airports in the UK, avoiding the need to make your own way to London. Due to the timing of flights, in some cases this may involve an overnight stop in London or another intermediate airport. There is usually a supplement for regional departures. Please note that most of our flights depart from London.

• Flight Upgrades

  You can upgrade to business class or premium economy on most airlines. Call us for prices for the route and airline you are interested in.

  Premium Economy

  Some airlines offer Premium Economy cabins, which provide more comfortable seats which recline further and have more legroom. There are better meals and a bar service.

  Other airlines offer standard economy class seats with extra legroom for an additional cost.

  Business Class

  Many airlines have long-haul business class cabins with seats that convert into full flat beds and often have a privacy screen.

  Business Class within Europe is often similar to economy class seating, but with better meals, and middle seats are often left empty.

• Baggage Allowance

  Most scheduled airlines have a baggage allowance of 23kg per passenger for international flights, but internal flight allowances can be less. Exact limits can be found on airline webpages. Please bear this in mind when packing, as carrying excess baggage will normally incur an expensive additional cost payable at check in. Additionally, certain excursions have a limited baggage allowance. Where this is the case, we will advise you in advance. Llama Travel accepts no responsibility for the delay, loss or damage of luggage.

  There may be additional luggage restrictions for specific countries. In this case, details of this will be in the country information below.

• Selecting your seats on flights

  Many airlines now charge a fee to select your seat prior to checking in for your flight, even when travelling in premium economy or business class. Alternatively, you may choose your preferred seat free of charge when online check-in opens 24 hours prior to departure or at the airport. Please ask us about the options available at time of booking.

  We all want a comfortable journey, particularly on long haul flights. If you would like a seat with some extra leg room or a larger recline please let us know. Airlines have introduced a range of “economy comfort” seats that may be purchased in advance. In some cases, these seats may only be purchased online directly with the airline once Llama Travel has issued your ticket approximately 30 days prior to departure.

  For internal flights, and for connecting flights in Europe, it is usually only possible to select seats when you check-in online or at the airport.

  It may not be possible to always use online check-in systems, especially when using a codeshare flight. On occasion, your preferred seat may be changed by the airline for operational reasons such as a change of aircraft or to facilitate a disabled passenger on the day you fly and as such, Llama Travel cannot guarantee specific seats.

• Breaking up the journey with stopover

  Depending on the route and the airline, if you would like to break your journey to or from your final destination, and add a stopover to your holiday, this may be possible. Please ask us for information.

• Arranging your own flight

  If you are interested in arranging your own international flights, this is sometimes possible. Please ask us for details of this and any discount we can arrange for removing international flights. Please do not book your flights until we have reconfirmed all services with our suppliers and you have checked the confirmation invoice.

• Visa Requirements if transiting in another country, especially the US

  All people transiting in a third country need to make sure they comply with any immigration requirements for that country.

  This is especially the case when in transit in the US when flying to Latin America. In this case, you must comply with US immigration requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with these requirements before you travel. Failure to do so may result in you being denied boarding on your flight to the US and, at best, a last-minute and probably expensive re-routing avoiding the US. It is important, therefore, that you follow these procedures carefully.

  If your flight to Latin America involves a stop in the US, you will be subject to US immigration control upon entry to the US. If you qualify for the US Visa Waiver Program, you are able to avoid the need to apply for a visa, but still need to enter your details online on the US State Department website. If you do not qualify for the US Visa Waiver Program, you must apply in person at a US embassy for a US visa. Please make sure that you do this in good time.

  If you are a UK citizen and have a UK passport, you may qualify for visa-free travel. You will require a machine readable passport to qualify for the ESTA Visa Waiver Program (so you do not require a visa to enter the US). A machine readable passport has the holder's personal details (name, date of birth, nationality and passport number) contained in two lines of text at the bottom of the photo page. This appears as two lines of letters, numbers and chevrons (">>>>>") printed across the long edge of the photo page. It must be also include an integrated circuit chip capable of storing the biographic information from the data page, a digitized photograph and other biometric information.

  Please note, holders of passports indicating that the bearer is a British Subject, a British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British National (Overseas) Citizen or British Protected Person do not qualify for travel without a visa. A passport which states that the holder has Right of Abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not quality for visa-free travel.

  If you have visited certain restricted countries, including Cuba, you may not qualify for visa-free travel.

  If you have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, or if you have a criminal record, you will need a visa.

  If you have any doubts about whether you qualify for the Visa Waiver Program, please check with the US embassy. Full details can be found on the US embassy’s UK website at: http://london.usembassy.gov/vwp3.html

  Many European, Australian and New Zealand passport holders also qualify for the Visa Waiver Program as long as the passport is machine readable and complies with the relevant criteria. Please see the US embassy website for a list of countries which qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. It is important that you check the website of the US Embassy in the country of passport nationality for any further changes before you travel.

  Details of the ESTA Visa Waiver Program can be found on the US State Department website at

  https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

  In addition to the Visa Waiver Programme, the US Transportation Security Authority requires anybody flying through the United Sates to supply specific passenger information prior to their international flight.

• Airlines

  Air fares vary from date to date and between airlines. Our holidays are scheduled to use the most advantageous air fare. You can choose which airline you prefer, we will let you know if a supplement is payable. Levels of onboard service and facilities, such as entertainment, vary by airline and route. Please ask us for details. Flights are sometimes operated by another airline in the appropriate airline alliance.

Travelling in Botswana

• Money

  The currency in Botswana is the Botswana Pula, and US Dollars are widely accepted throughout the country. Credit and debit cards can be used in many shops and restaurants, and can also be used to withdraw money from cash machines. You can exchange Euros, GBP and US Dollars in both Maun and Kasane.

  It is always recommended to inform your bank that you are travelling abroad and to which countries. This will allow them to authorise money withdrawals from your account when you are away. Some banks say that this is not necessary, however we would still recommend contact with your bank as in some cases people have had difficulty in withdrawing currency.

• Tipping

  Tipping in Botswana is standard practice. In restaurants, a service charge may be added as a matter of course, in which case there is no need to tip. If there is no service charge and the service has been good, restaurant staff are used to receiving 10% of the total bill. During the mobile safari, we recommend using the following guidelines (per person per day): USD$10 for the guide, USD$5 for the chef and USD$5 for the general staff.

• Budgeting for your stay

  All hotels include breakfast, and all meals are included during the mobile safari.

  We recommend budgeting approximately USD$25-35 for a meal at the lodges in Kasane and Maun.

  Throughout Botswana there are opportunities to shop for souvenirs and we advise setting aside some of your budget for this purpose. Credit cards are accepted in most places although Amex has more limited use.

• Food

  Typical Botswana meals are composed of staples such as sorghum and maize, with a variety of game meats and vegetables. In cities like Maun, you will find a range of restaurants and bars.

  During the safari, all meals and drinks are provided, and any special requirements should be made clear when booking. Water, tea and coffee are available all day. Wine, local beer and soft drinks are provided, and some spirits are available on request. A typical safari day will start with a coffee and light breakfast around the fire before heading straight out for a game drive or walking safari. After several hours of wildlife viewing you will stop for tea, coffee and cookies. Later in the morning you will have a brunch back at the camp which usually consists of fresh-baked camp bread, baked dishes and cold salads. Dinner is then served after the afternoon’s activities.

• What to pack - Botswana

  During the summer months it (November - March) is hot in the middle of the day, becoming cooler but still warm at night. The average daytime temperatures are around 35°C, dropping to low-20s during the night. Botswana is a summer rainfall region and late afternoon showers are common from December to April. Winter (May – August) can go below freezing at night in drier areas but during the day it warms up substantially to about 25°C. Early morning game drives on an open vehicle can be quite chilly. Dressing in layers is the best way to deal with the varying temperatures during the winter months, and a windproof jacket is a good idea.

  Electrical sockets in Botswana are 230 Volts. Sockets fit plugs with three round pins. All safari vehicles are fitted with 220-volt inverters which are linked to Botswana plug sockets for easy charging.

  We recommend you carry a copy of your passport with you at all times.

  Please bring any medication you may require from the UK, as this can be hard to source in Botswana.

  Lightweight, light coloured cotton trousers and long-sleeved shirts

  Absorbent socks

  Walking boots

  Pullover or jacket for the early mornings and evenings

  Warm hat and gloves for winter months

  Sun hat

  Swimsuit

  Binoculars

  Camera equipment – a lens with a long zoom is recommended for photographing wildlife

  Pack of cards/reading material

  Torch/head torch

  Water bottle

  Sun cream

  Insect repellent

  Medication

  Day pack

• What to expect on a Letaka mobile tented safari

  A Letaka mobile tented safari is an adventurous way of experiencing one of the world’s great wildlife areas. With a maximum of seven guests,  you will be well looked-after by a guide, chef and up to two general staff.  After being met by your guide at the airstrip near Moremi National Park, you are driven through the park in an open game vehicle to your first camp. All camps are set up by the general staff, ready for your arrival, when you will be assigned a tent. The camp consists of a campfire area for guests, a covered dining area with a table and chairs, and open sides, and individual sleeping tents. Safari tents are thick canvas with mesh windows and doors which can be left open to let in a breeze, or zipped closed with canvas to keep out the cold. There is no air conditioning or fan so tents can get hot during the day. There are single camp beds inside and a small shaded porch with foldable camp chairs. There is a private bathroom area with a bucket shower and pit toilet. Single, twin and family tents are available. There is no phone signal or WiFi when camping. The camps are not fenced, so wild animals can wander through camp, so you should not leave your tent after lights out. Mornings in the bush start early. You will be up before sunrise for a simple breakfast of toast, cereal, fruit and hot drinks, followed by a game viewing excursion (usually a game drive). After the sun is up you will stop in a picturesque spot for a tea break, later returning to camp for an early lunch - a hearty main accompanied by salads. The rest of the afternoon is free to read or relax. In the late afternoon you head out for a second game drive, returning to camp for a simple but tasty three-course meal, enjoyed under the stars with the fire crackling in the background.  On the fourth day of the safari you take a full day game drive through the park to the second camp. Your days at this second camp will follow the same rhythm as the first. Food and alcoholic drinks are included. Vegetarian meals can be catered for but not vegan or other dietary requirements.