Q: From what age do you accept children at Xakanaxa camp?
A: Five years old and upwards
Q: From what ages do you accept children on activities?
A: 5 years old and upwards
Q: What precautions should I take regarding malaria?
A: Botswana is considered a malarial area, so please check with your private physician what precautions you should be taking that will suit you personally. For the latest advice we also suggest that you visit the website of the British Airways Travel Clinic on www.travelclinic.co.za
Q: Will I require a visa?
A: Citizens of certain countries are required to obtain visas for entry into Botswana. As visa requirements do change from time to time, it would be best to check with your travel consultant, well in advance, what your specific travel requirements will be.
Q: What are my luggage restrictions?
A: Air Botswana have the usual 20kg per person luggage restrictions on their flight. Charter flights in Botswana request a maximum luggage allowance per person of 20kg. They also request that luggage be stored in soft, duffel-type bags, which makes loading into the small luggage pod far easier.
Q: What will happen if I have more luggage than the permitted 20kg on the charter flights?
A: We can make arrangements to store your excess luggage in Maun, at no extra cost. When you return to Maun at the end of your holiday, the luggage will then be returned to you. If necessary we can also make arrangements, at an extra charge, to have your luggage flown to Kasane by Air Botswana.
Q: What clothing should I pack?
A: During Summer we suggest that you bring light-weight cotton and cotton blend clothing, but suggest during winter pack warm clothes and a jacket, pack a jersey and an anorak. All clothing should be neutral in colour, and casual. Pack a long-sleeved shirt and light-weight trousers for the evenings. Hat, sunglasses and binoculars. Laundry is done at all Botswana lodges. Our Kruger Park Fly In Safari does not offer a laundry service.
Q: Is the drinking water safe?
A: Water in Botswana is considered safe to drink. Water jugs in the tents at Xakanaxa are replenished daily. Bottled water is available on all our safaris.
Q: What currency should I carry with me?
A: In Botswana we do accept Visa Card, Master and American Express.
Q: What is included in the rate?
A: Xakanaxa Camp offers a fully inclusive rate, except for staff gratuities and curio shop purchases.
Q: How should I tip?
A: Tipping is not obligatory. If, however, you feel that the service rendered to you warrants appreciation, we would recommend, as a general guideline, should be approximately USD 15-20 per day per person, should be given directly to your guide, and USD 5-10 into the tip box for the general staff.
Q: What will the standard of guiding be like?
A: All guides are fully trained and registered. They will enhance your wildlife experience, and will go out of their way to ensure that your game-viewing is both rewarding and enlightening.
Q: What will the weather be like?
A: Rainfall may be expected during the summer months from October until early April. Even during the dry winters, the day-time weather will be warm. Nights will be cold from May until September.
Q: What food will be on offer?
A: Meals are wholesome, nutritious and varied. If you should have any particular dietary preferences or requests, please let us know well in advance.
Q: Will there be electricity available?
A: At Xakanaxa power is supplied by a generator which is turned off at night. Hurricane lamps and candles are used, adding a special ambience. At night reading lights in all tents are battery operated. Batteries and video cameras may be recharged during the day.
Q: What are some general facts about Botswana?
A: Nearly 17% of Botswana is a protected wildlife area. The population is made up of various tribes: the Bakgatla, Bamalete, Bamangwato, Barolong, Bangwaketse, Bakwena, Batlokwa, Batawana, Bakalanga, Basarwa and Bakgalagadi. The official language is English with Setswana being the national language. The government is a multi-party democracy with elections held every five years. Exports comprise diamonds, vehicles, copper and nickel, beef and textiles. The currency is the Pula and Thebe (one Pula = 100 Thebe).
