If you are planning a camping safari for the first time, there is a chance that you may feel frightened or threatened by the possibility of elephants, lion, buffalo, hyaena or other animals roaming freely around the campsite.
This does take time getting used to, and while your first reaction may be to flee it is essential to behave properly near wild animals and avoid potentially dangerous situations.
Our best advice would be to discuss your fears and concerns with a guide or animal expert. Different animals react in different ways and remember the old age advice of "do not panic, but stay calm and keep quiet" is very relevant in the bush too.
Listed below are some tips/advice.....
Always sleep in your tent or vehicle.
Make sure your tent zips up well
Burn all rubbish or dispose of rubbish if there are bin facilities
Cigarette butts must be well extinguished.
Make sure the campfire is well extinguished and cover with sand
Burn all toilet paper.
In most parks and reserves you will be given a designated camping area.
Do not sleep on animal paths, particularly those of hippo.
Do not bathe in or drink from still bodies of water - there is the danger of bilharzia
It is tempting to swim in a lagoon or stream, there is the danger of crocodiles or hippo.
Do not go near the water at night.
Be wary of animals with young.
Never feed the animals or try to touch them.
Do not stray far from the campsite or walk in the bush.
Camping in Botswana provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the clear night skies, diverse wildlife and friendly locals. By following these tips above, you will be protecting yourself and the bush for everyone to enjoy in the future.
This does take time getting used to, and while your first reaction may be to flee it is essential to behave properly near wild animals and avoid potentially dangerous situations.
Our best advice would be to discuss your fears and concerns with a guide or animal expert. Different animals react in different ways and remember the old age advice of "do not panic, but stay calm and keep quiet" is very relevant in the bush too.
Listed below are some tips/advice.....
Always sleep in your tent or vehicle.
Make sure your tent zips up well
Burn all rubbish or dispose of rubbish if there are bin facilities
Cigarette butts must be well extinguished.
Make sure the campfire is well extinguished and cover with sand
Burn all toilet paper.
In most parks and reserves you will be given a designated camping area.
Do not sleep on animal paths, particularly those of hippo.
Do not bathe in or drink from still bodies of water - there is the danger of bilharzia
It is tempting to swim in a lagoon or stream, there is the danger of crocodiles or hippo.
Do not go near the water at night.
Be wary of animals with young.
Never feed the animals or try to touch them.
Do not stray far from the campsite or walk in the bush.
Camping in Botswana provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the clear night skies, diverse wildlife and friendly locals. By following these tips above, you will be protecting yourself and the bush for everyone to enjoy in the future.
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