Honeymoon in Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique

Entry requirements

For Botswana, depending on your nationality, a visa may be required for tourist stays. There is an entry fee of USD 30 per person, preferably paid in cash, which goes towards land and wildlife conservation. Visas may be required for Zambia and Mozambique, depending on your nationality. 

If you visit Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side as well and plan to cross the border, there is the Kaza Univisa which allows travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe for 30 days, costing USD 50 per person.

For all mentioned countries the passport must have at least 6 months’ validity remaining and several blank pages. To check the most up-to-date entry requirements and how to apply, we recommend consulting official travel advice before departure.

Food and drinks

Local cuisine

The staple ingredients of Botswana cuisine are beef and mutton. In more remote areas meals tend to be simpler, based on grains and porridge, while lodges and camps typically offer high-quality international cuisine.

Zambian cuisine features a variety of dishes, including nshima (maize porridge), which is often served with meat, vegetables or fish. Other popular dishes include ifisashi (vegetables cooked in a peanut sauce) and biltong (dried cured meat).

Mozambique offers one of the richest cuisines in Africa, blending Portuguese, Indian and African influences: prawns, lobsters and the catch of the day are often grilled and flavored with coconut milk and piri-piri chili.

Hygiene and safety

The accommodation and restaurants we select maintain high standards of hygiene. For additional peace of mind, we recommend:

• Drinking water and beverages only from sealed containers or those supplied by your lodge.
• Using bottled or lodge-supplied water when brushing your teeth.
• Avoiding ice in drinks.
• Avoiding uncooked vegetables and seafood

Currency and payments

Currency in Botswana: Pula
Currency in Zambia: Zambian Kwacha
Currency in Mozambique: Metical

At the accommodations you’ll stay in, Visa, Mastercard and other major credit cards are commonly accepted. In markets and villages, however, electronic payments are often limited and ATMs may be scarce. For more details, please consult our travel preparation guide.

Health information

Vaccination requirements vary according to nationality and country of origin. For up-to-date health information and malaria prevention advice, we recommend consulting official travel health resources before departure.

Luggage

Light-aircraft transfers within Botswana are subject to strict weight and baggage rules (generally only soft-sided bags are accepted, not hard suitcases). Specific limits will be confirmed during the booking process. We also advise travelling with only essential luggage.

Clothing

On safari in Botswana and Zambia,wear comfortable, breathable clothes in neutral colours that blend with the environment, and bring a couple of warm layers for cool mornings and evenings. For Mozambique’s beaches, stick to light summer clothes and a swimsuit, and pack a warmer top for the cooler nights between June and August.

Essential equipment 

Don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, binoculars and a camera: both the Okavango Delta and the Bazaruto Archipelago offer views worth capturing. Remember your travel documents and a photocopy of your passport.

Medication

Pharmacies are generally only available in larger towns, so we recommend bringing a small supply of any medication you may require.

A detailed packing list, including clothing, equipment and medical recommendations, is available in our travel preparation guide.

Price includes

• All overnight accommodation and scheduled activities
• Full board or “fully inclusive” arrangements, depending on the property
• Under the “fully inclusive” arrangement: all meals, activities and beverages, local wines/spirits where specified in the itinerary
• Domestic flights and transfers between camps as detailed in the programme (seats on shared charter flights; road transfers are shared unless otherwise indicated)
• Laundry service where specified
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance where specified
• National park fees and government taxes/levies as specified for each property
• Transfers to and from airports and airstrips, for scheduled or charter flights
• Road transfer between Vilankulo and the lodge (return)
• 1% Community Levy

Price excludes

• International flights and related airport taxes
• Meals, drinks and additional activities not specified in the itinerary
• Imported premium beverages at properties operating on a “fully inclusive” basis
• Entry visas where required, and associated fees
• Travel insurance (cancellation, baggage, and mandatory medical cover)
• Tips and personal expenses
• Any government taxes, levies or rate adjustments that may arise
• Any excess baggage charges on domestic flights and within Botswana
• Anything not expressly listed under “What’s included”

Price variations

Park entrance fees and any applicable levies are subject to change without notice. 

Please note this itinerary is provided as a recommendation and may be tailored to suit your requirements

Final pricing will be recalculated at the time of booking to reflect any programme changes, alternative accommodation choices and any subsequent rate adjustments.