Product Description
Our Edition 3 of our Botswana Self-Drive Guide Book is finally here! Completely revised and updated!
*Note: This video is still of our edition 3 guide book. Our revised guides all follow the same recipe.
Real Travel, Real Experiences
Unlike many travel guides written from one personโs perspective, Tracks4Africa guidebooks draw on the shared knowledge of an entire community of adventurers. Moreover, the T4A community explores Africa extensivelyโnot in luxury buses, but on their own wheels. Whether they journey solo or travel in groups, they move by motorbike, sedan, or 4WD. Consequently, these guides serve as the perfect resource for self-drive travellers who want authentic, road-tested advice.
The Essentials for Every Self-Drive Traveller
On the road, you need practical answers fast. Thatโs why the guide covers the five essentials:
- Where to sleep
- Where to refuel
- What to see and do
- Where to buy supplies
- Where to go in case of emergency
With the Tracks4Africa Botswana Self-Drive Guide Book, you can prepare with confidence and enjoy the unspoilt beauty of Africa.
Key Features:
- Enjoy a practical A4 size that makes reading and planning easy.
- Benefit from high-quality paper and a glossy semi-hard cover, designed to last and open flat without damage.
- Explore Botswana in detail with 23 atlas pages at a 1:1 million scale, plus a handy atlas keyplan for quick access.
- Start your adventure with two suggested itineraries, perfect for first-time visitors.
- Rely on updated accommodation and camping details, reflecting the latest facilities and contacts, all in the Botswana Guide Book.
- Choose from 497 camping and lodging options, clearly listed for your convenience.
- Access general country information on safety, trip planning, navigation, health, and more.
- Discover 46 towns and destinations, including National Parks and Game Reserves.
- Plan border crossings easily with a Border Post map and operating times.
- The Botswana Guide Book includes region and destination maps.
- Save time with a distance and travel time table, a reliable Tracks4Africa hallmark.
Whatโs New in the Third Edition?
The entire book has been revised and updated: from the maps, text content, listings to the Atlas pages and photos!
Trip Planning Made Easy
The guide still features two suggested itineraries for first-time visitors, complete with maps and descriptions. Seasoned travellers can still rely on detailed destination information to plan custom DIY trips.
Updated Accommodation and Camping
We have checked and updated all listings to include the latest facilities and contact details. Moreover, if a campsite or lodge could not be verified, we removed it to ensure accuracy. However, for community campsites, we added notes where updates were not possibleโgiving you the chance to explore them yourself.
Built to Last
The Botswana Self-Drive Guide Book is printed on high-quality paper and bound in a glossy semi-hard cover. As a result, the guide opens flat without damage. Furthermore, its sturdy design ensures it withstands the rigours of life inside your car while you travel.
Packed With Essential Information
The Botswana Self-Drive Guide Book covers:
- Country information and safety tips
- Trip planning and navigation
- Preparing your vehicle
- Communication and border procedures
- Health advice and veterinary fence rules
- 4×4 rental pitfalls and must-have gear
Explore Botswana in Detail
Travel regions include Central Kalahari, Chobe/Kasane, Tuli, Hunterโs Road, Kgalagadi, Makgadikgadi, Okavango/Moremi, Southern Botswana/Gaborone, and Western Botswana/Ghanzi.
Across these regions, 46 destinationsโtowns, national parks, and reservesโare described in depth. Each listing includes background information, traveller insights, accommodation and camping options, facilities, activities, rates, contact details, directions, distances, and estimated travel times.
Reliable Travel Times
Beyond distances, the guide provides realistic travel timesโan exclusive feature Tracks4Africa is trusted for. This detail helps you plan accurately and travel with confidence across Africa.
Read what customers had to say about the last edition:
Roger Kassner (verified owner) โ April 1, 2022
As always Tracks4Africa has done an amazing job with this edition. This is my go-to invaluable reference guide for trip planning. Thank you Tracks4Africa
Gavin Maile (verified owner) โ February 16, 2021
A very useful book containing all the info you need to plan a great 4ร4 trip to Botswana all in one place. Full colour and many detailed maps and tips.
gawierichter13@gmail.com (verified owner) โ July 28, 2020
Excellent for planning our next trip every thing you hawe need to know before you travel
gerrit@thegutterman.co.za (verified owner) โ November 5, 2019
Looks fantastic and a great help with the planning of our trip in December 2019
LEON DROTSKY (verified owner) โ June 3, 2019
Beautifull and usefull book. Lots of advice and info very helpfull to plan a trip. A few things I never thought of that will assist our trip. Can recommend it.
andrea schonenberg (verified owner) โ May 14, 2019
all the info you need for preparing and planning your botswana trip. can wait to go to botswana next year.
Jan Havenga (verified owner) โ January 7, 2019
Great Book and usefull planning tool!! Great improvement on previous edition. Planning has started in earnest. Regards
Richard Weingaertner (verified owner) โ December 24, 2018
Lots of helpful information. Great value for money. Makes planning easy for our next trip.
Kevin Patmore (verified owner) โ December 6, 2018
This book is a huge improvement over the first edition. I was planning a trip in January 2019 and it has helped tremendously. Cannot recommend it enough
robepat1 (verified owner) โ November 26, 2018
Great book with all the info needed for your travels to Botswana
diethard.k@bluewin.ch Kaiserseder (verified owner) –
I had the previous version and it was great to have it before and during our trip to Botswana. When I saw that there is a new addition, I decided to have it, because this books are so useful. And so is the new addition.
Alex Lambert (verified owner) –
Iโve read most of the book covering the areas in Botswana I plan to go. Overall very impressed at the content with clear details, travel options and accommodation. I will fault the border posts area as being too simple, I was hoping for much more detail, not in terms of the paperwork, but the actual crossing over the Limpopo, bridge, pontoon, low water crossing etc. overall excellent