4x4 Hire Botswana

Where to Stay

The Okavango Delta

There are a number of luxury camps and lodges situated almost within the Okavango Delta itself. However there are also a number of other accommodation facilities situated in the nearby town of Maun.

Chobe National Park

Chobe Park really has an abundance of world class accommodation facilities to stay at from 5 star lodges and hotels to luxury tented camps.

Gaborone

This is the capital of the country and if you’re there for the wildlife there is a good chance you might skip the capital, however if you are passing through, the city it’s definitely up and coming with various accommodation options.

Around the Area of Botswana

Botswana has a world of great natural places to experiences and a lot of the country is geared around this when it comes to tourism. However, Botswana also has a rich cultural heritage linked to some of the earliest lineage of civilization.

If you find yourself in Gaborone and you need a break from safari drives in your comfortable 4×4 rental from Drive South Africa, check out the 3 chiefs Statue which pays homage to the 3 chiefs instrumental in the country’s independence.

Tsodilo Hills is for anyone fascinated by ancient rock paintings the Tuli Block is considered a great place to be spot wildlife from certain vantage points and has aptly been titled ‘The land of the giants’.

Hiring a 4×4 in Botswana will give you more options and can open up new opportunities for more adventures to have and memories to be made.

Getting Around

Although Botswana is a small country, infrastructure is quite limited so hiring a 4×4 is the optimal way of experiencing this great natural wonderland which has become a sought after safari destination. The terrain in Botswana is challenging and there are many great places to drive your 4×4 vehicle.

Hiring a 4×4 in Botswana and being able to self drive through the African bush will enable you to see exactly what you want to and for you to be in full control of your holiday.

Length of Stay

If you had to spend 3 nights in the 3 main wildlife areas and 2 in the capital just to get your bearings that would be a minimum of 11 days in total, however one has to add a few days for travel if you opting to drive yourself in your ideal 4×4 from the reputable Drive South Africa, then you will need to add another 2 or 3 days to your trip just to make allowances for travel time and stopovers. That brings your trip to just over 2 weeks.

However this does not have to stop you in Botswana you could also make your way down to South Africa by either flying or you could hire a car in South Africa and extend your road trip.

What to Pack

Make sure you don’t forget any of the necessary paperwork as some of the lodges you will be visiting won’t be close to urban areas, make spare copies of your documents.

Some sort of waterproof clothing especially for The Okavango Delta region. Unfortunately, Botswana is a malaria zone so malaria medication and a strong repellent are advisable.

If game drives is one of your main focuses then make sure you pack neutral clothing that won’t expose you to animals. Also pack for cold conditions.

When you hire a 4×4 in Botswana and depending on what type of 4×4 you get, some have a lot of the essentials that you will need. If you have a look at our range and our Youtube channel you can see exactly what you are going to get when hiring a 4×4 from Drive South Africa.