The flying time from New York to Johannesburg is about 14 hours. South African Airways also offers service from Miami. Swissair flights from Chicago and New York stop in Zurich. Travel times vary depending on layovers in the picturesque Swiss city, itself worth exploring for several hours. Air Botswana offers flights from Johannesburg to Maun, the main jumping-off point in Botswana.
Flight times are usually under an hour.
Malaria medication is recommended. Tap water is usually purified at the established camps and lodges. English is spoken at the resorts, although most of the population speaks Setswana. This site features wildlife and camp pictures, as well as detailed information on many different types of safaris. All rights reserved.