Health Requirements:
In the rest of the country, they are limited however and visitors are usually expected to pay cash for services.

• Malaria: If you are travelling to the north of the country (and this includes the Okavango Delta), you will have to take precautions against malaria. The disease is spread by bites from infected mosquitoes, so make sure to use lots of insect repellent and to wear long-sleeved clothes and pants, especially after dark when the mozzies are most active. Sleep in a room with a bed net or mosquito proofing. Also speak to your doctors/pharmacist about appropriate prophylactics. Anti-malarials are not 100% effective, so your best recourse is to ensure that you are always covered in insect repellent
  
• Immunisation: Your doctor may recommend immunization against Hepatitis A or B, Typhoid and Tetanus – arrange to see a health practitioner well in advance of travelling 
  
• Yellow fever: A vaccination certificate is necessary for travellers entering Botswana from a yellow fever infected area
  
• Infectious and tropical diseases: Due to the possibility of contracting bilharzia (schistosomiasis) when swimming or wading in rivers or lakes, it is recommended that visitors avoid going into water that is not flowing freely. Visitors who are concerned about contracting bilharzia can have a routine monthly check once they get home, for about two months, to ensure they are fine. Tickbite fever, which you can get from infected ticks, can be avoided by wearing pants and socks when out in the bush and covering up with insect repellent
  
• Sunburn: Even in winter, it is imperative that visitors make provision for the sun by bringing hats, sun lotions, lip balm and sun block. Those visitors who will be on or near water should be especially careful, i.e. those on a river or canoe safari, white water rafting or swimming. Even those with a darker complexion are in danger of getting burnt if they do not take precautions

Entry Requirements:
All visitors should be in possession of a passport valid for at least six months on the day of departure. Check with your consulate for the most up-to-date information. Visas are generally required except for citizens from the following countries:

• Commonwealth countries except Ghana, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh
• Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Samoa (Western), San Marino, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA and Yugoslavia