Travel Summary

• Wildlife and livestock on roads make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.
  
• You should carry some form of identification with you at all times. A photocopy of your passport is sufficient.
  
  
• Whilst most visits to Botswana are trouble-free, you should be aware of an increasing incidence of violent crime. See Safety and Security - Crime.
  
  
• Around 19,000 British tourists visit Botswana every year (source: Botswana Department of Tourism). See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• You should take out travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See General - Insurance.