It is strongly recommended that you reserve all your accommodation as far in advance as possible, since most of the lodges in Botswana are very small and availability for most accommodation is at a premium. Campsites at the national parks are very basic. One can expect flush toilets and open fireplaces at some of the campsites in Moremi and Chobe, but at most of the other parks, the sites are often just cleared spots. It is essential that campsites are booked in advance, as is entrance to the parks.
All border posts open daily.
BUS A single railway line runs from Ramatlabama on the South African border to Ramokgwebana on the Zimbabwean border. The main stops on this route are Lobatse, Gaborone, Mahalapye, Palapye, Serule and Francistown. Public transport is very limited. Bus and minibus services operate in the more populated areas, but service is generally unscheduled and run according to demand. As rail service is scheduled, it is a more reliable form of public transport.