Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime.

Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime: Country Summary – Crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, “smash and grabs” from vehicles stopped at intersections and from locked cars in shopping mall parking lots, cell phone thefts, and muggings are routinely reported to police.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Botswana.

If you decide to travel to Botswana:

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) and leave originals in your hotel safe.
Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Country Security Report for Botswana.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Disclaimer – This information comes from the CIA themselves and can be accessed on their website.

Personal Experience

“I have travelled Botswana extensively. If you stay in the bush you will be fine.” – Editor

Try get yourself all the way to the north of Botswana. Where it’s proper wild. There is a campsite at Tsodilo Hills – the “Mountains of the Gods’. That is a pleasure to stay at. Considering the location and the harsh conditions that prevail! It’s a veritable desert with all the hazards that come with it. Like sand storms!

When you take the hike up into the Mountains of the Gods, you will stumble across rock art. From two different civilisations. First the San. Then the Bantu.

Amongst the San paintings, you will find the image of a whale. You can read all about why right HERE.