Botswana
Warnings and insurance
Botswana- South Africa border
Due to flooding from recent rainfall, Pont Drift and Martin’s Drift border posts are temporarily closed. Travelers are advised to use alternative routes and ports of entry between Botswana and South Africa. Monitor local media or seek local advice at:
- Martin’s Drift border post
Tel: +267 4942017/ +267 73418190
- Pont Drift border post
Tel: +267 2624720/ +267 73997549
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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