How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged?The responsibility is on you to make sure that you are sufficiently covered in light of any situation or circumstance. It is your sole responsibility to provide comprehensive insurance for yourself or any dependents or travel partners.
Insurance should cover cancellation of the trip, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses and damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, money or goods. Do you have any advice pertaining to health in Botswana?The heat in Botswana may be intense, so always make sure you are well hydrated, use sun screen with a high protection factor, wear light clothes, a hat and sun glasses, and try to stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day. Do not handle any animals, as rabies is transmitted through licks, scratches and bites. Do I need injections or immunizations?Please talk to a health professional before embarking on a trip to Botswana. The onus is on you to find out the relevant information regarding medication and insect repellents needed in Botswana. Proof of vaccination may be required to gain entry into a country or for return entry into your home country.
Recommended vaccinations include those for tetanus diphtheria, polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and B, yellow fever and meningitis. Some of these vaccines may not be effective immediately, or may require more than one dose. If you are taking prescription drugs, please make sure that you have enough for the duration of your trip and that you have a copy of your prescription as well. Do I need to take malaria precautions?Malaria is a disease spread by the bite of an infected anopheles mosquito, which bite mainly at dusk and at night. Guests to Botswana are advised to use insect repellent containing DEET and to keep legs and arms covered as much as possible.
Also, it is recommended to take anti malarial medication before your departure to Botswana, during the trip, and after you return home. Malaria symptoms include aches, chills, headaches and fever. Treatment is widely available and recovery times are fast, but with the right precautions, the risk of infection is minimal. Is the water safe to drink?It is safe to drink the tap water in Botswana. But outside the main cities and towns, visitors should first check before drinking the water and sterilise it if in doubt. Bottled water is available in most tourist areas. | 
