Health & Safety in Botswana

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Compulsory Vaccinations

Yellow fever certificate if arriving from or having passed through infected areas. Exempt infants under 1 year. Countries & areas included in the endemic zones are considered as infected areas.

Recommended Immunisations

Cholera*, diphtheria*, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, malaria*, polio, TB*, tetanus, typhoid, rabies

* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.

Risks

Malaria precautions are essential. Exists throughout the year especially from Nov-Jun in the northern regions including along the Zimbabwean border, Zambezi river and all game parks north of the Kalahari desert. Rabies.

Safety

Botswana is a very safe destination with a low crime rate. The people of Botswana are generally very friendly. Hitchhiking is commonly practised and it is quite safe to do so.

The greatest dangers are out in the wild and visitors should adhere to the rules when visiting parks. Never get out of your vehicle unless absolutely safe to do so and never confront wild animals.

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