These guides are based on the collective experiences of a diverse community of travelers, not just a single person’s perspective. The T4A community travels extensively, not by luxury bus or safari vehicle, but on their own wheels, whether by motorbike, sedan, or 4WD. This guide is tailored specifically for self-drive travelers. Botswana is covered at a scale of 1:1,000,000 over 27 pages in the atlas section, complete with a convenient atlas keyplan for easy map access.
Key Information for Self-Drive Tourists:
- Where to sleep
- Where to get fuel
- What to see and do
- Where to buy supplies
- Where to go in case of an emergency
Content Covered in the Self-Drive Guides:
- General information about each country
- Safety and precautions
- Trip planning
- Navigation
- Preparing your vehicle for overland travel
- Communication
- Border post procedures
- Veterinary fences and foot-and-mouth disease
- Health
- Tips for renting a 4×4 with camping equipment
- Essential items to take
Botswana Travel Regions:
- Central Kalahari
- Chobe/Kasane
- Eastern Botswana/Tuli
- Hunter’s Road
- Kgalagadi
- Makgadikgadi
- Okavango/Moremi
- Southern Botswana/Gaborone
- Western Botswana/Ghanzi
Each travel region features towns or destinations, including National Parks and Game Reserves, with general descriptions and traveler insights. The Botswana Self-Drive Guide lists 364 camping and lodging places, detailing contact information, rates, facilities, activities, and directions from the nearest town.