​Malaria & Safety – Linyanti

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Botswana & Namibia guide.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Botswana & Namibia Lonely Planet guide.

Anthony is the author of the Botswana & Namibia Lonely Planet guide.

Safety

Botswana is a safe country to visit in our opinion. Concessions such as Linyanti are particularly safe, as there are very few crime issues in Botswana’s wildlife areas.

Linyanti Concession is a fly-in destination. Flying around from lodge to lodge is obviously very safe.

To obtain current information about traveling in Botswana, it is worth checking the travel advisories (see the ‘Safety & Security – Botswana’ link below).

Malaria & Vaccinations

Seek advice from your doctor or travel clinic on which vaccinations you might need before visiting Botswana. Linyanti Concession lies in a high-risk malaria zone, and this is probably the biggest health concern for most visitors. It is advisable to take antimalarial medication, use insect repellent (ensuring it contains at least 30% DEET) and cover up in the evening. The malaria risk is highest in the rainy season.

Wildlife Viewing

Although incidents with wild animals are extremely rare, you should always listen to any instructions given by your guide when on a walking safari, game drive or other activity. Also pay attention during your lodge’s safety briefing at check-in.

For more information, please read the ‘Wildlife Viewing Safety Precautions’ below.

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