Maun Self Drive 4x4
On Road and Off Road in Botswana
Botswana has been ranked as one of the world's most peaceful countries (34th).
The newly released 2009 Global Peace Index (GPI) says it is also the most peaceful
country in Africa. According to the survey's authors, Botswana high position was
“a result of minimal militarisation, an absence of external or internal conflicts and
relatively low scores for most measures of safety and security”
Miscellaneous
Maun
Ron's Fresh Produce best butchery in town
Kalahari Kanvas - camping & cooking gear can be rented
Engel 12/220v frig/freezers by special arrangement
Mathiba I Rd. 267-686-0568, near the airport.
Kasane
Mario's Meats near Kubu Lodge - They vacuum pack
.
Need breakdown service in da bush? Didn't quite make that water
crossing? Mechto (Pty) Ltd in Maun has picked up the slack since
Riley's Garage no longer provides this service.
(Email) Tel: 6863919, cell: 71697209
| 2008/9 RATES | ||||||
| Sankuyo Tshwaragano Management Trust | ||||||
| Phone: + 267 6800664 Fax: 6800665 Email: santawanistmt@botsnet.bw | ||||||
| KAZIIKINI CAMP - RATES, BOOKING PROCEDURES AND CANCELLATION POLICY | ||||||
| Ideally located on the main road to Moremi Game Reserve, approximately 65kms from Maun, Kaziikini offers 4 simple reed and thatch Traditional Rondawel Huts with 2 (immovable) beds in each and 5 large campsites. | ||||||
| The Traditional Rondawel Huts and Campsites all use the central ablution facilities (hot showers, flush toilets in open air reed constructions). Campsites have water standpipes, braai stand and dustbins. | ||||||
| Firewood and locally produced curios are available for sale at Reception. Meals may be taken in the Dining Room from the A La Carte Menu (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks). Ice-cold drinks available from the Bar. | ||||||
| Camping Fees: P60.00 per per person per night. Nil for children under 7. 7 - 11YRS is P30.00 | ||||||
| Traditional Rondawel Huts (sleeps 2 persons): P190 per night per rondawel hut inclusive of bedding. | ||||||
| Self-Drive Game Drives in our concession: P40 per person inclusive of Community Escort Guide. | ||||||
| All bookings for Kaziikini Camp should be made in writing by fax or email. Telephonic bookings should be followed up immediately with a written confirmation. All bookings are held on a provisional basis until the required payment has been received. Payments should be received by us within 7 days of making the reservation, failing which we reserve the right to allocate space to other definite bookings. | ||||||
| All cancellations must be given in writing by fax or email. Once the required deposit has been received by us, the following scale of cancellation penalties will apply: For cancellations received | ||||||
| 6 weeks or more in advance | 25% of total tour cost + charges | |||||
| Within 6 weeks of arrival | 50% of total tour cost + charges | |||||
| Within 4 weeks of arrival | 65% of total tour cost + charges | |||||
| Within 2 weeks of arrival or no-show | No Refund | |||||
| Please ensure that you have adequate travel insurance to cover these cancellation penalties, as the cancellation policy will be strictly adhered to. It is a prerequisite of booking that guests have adequate travel insurance to cover any emergency casualty evacuation and/or hospitalization which may be necessary during their stay with us. | ||||||
| Payment may be made by credit card, or via bank transfer, free of any bank commissions, to the following account: | ||||||
| Account Name: | Sankuyo Tshwaragano Management Trust | |||||
| Bank: | First National Bank of Botswana | |||||
| Branch & Sort Code: | Maun branch - 282367 | |||||
| Account No: | 620 2099 7724 | |||||
| Swift Code: | FIRNBWGXA | |||||
Transfers in Maun
For transfers in and around Maun, around Botswana and to Windhoek.
Tel/Fax: +267 686 3605 Cell: +267 717 33538 or 712 91882
Tenna Express Shuttle of Windhoek. For Maun - Windhoek transfer;
June 2009 quote of N$1250pp, minimum two and more clients
Bus Service
Seabelo Express Gaborone-Joburg
Intercape Gaborone - Joburg
AT&T Monnakgotla Gaborone - Windhoek
Mazhandu Family Bus Services Francistown-Kazungula-Livingstone-Lusaka
Botswana Public Transport Fares- effective Dec 24 '08
Botswana's Annual Cultural Festivals
April - Maun Festival/Carnival - weekend of April 30th- May 2, Maun
May 21st - Tjilenje (Ngwao Boswa) Cultural Festival - Nlapkhwane
August - Kuru San Dance Festival - Dqae Qare Game Farm, near D'kar/Ghanzi, 3 days
Dates & venue to be decided January or February 2010 rates download for 2010
October 2nd - Domboshaba Festival - Domboshaba- The 2010 festival will be held on
Sat, Oct 2nd 2010. Although performances will commence on the evening of Oct 1st,
the most important activities will be on Oct 2nd from 9AM- 6PM. Entry fees are likely
to be no more than P50 person. Most visitors take the opportunity to visit the medieval
Domboshaba Ruins, ~2km form the festival site. This is highly recommended. The
community is very friendly and welcomes international tourists. This maybe the largest
cultural festival in Botswana.
Botswana Cell Phone Operators - with maps of coverage
Rent A Satellite Sat Phone Rental in Fourways, Johannnesburg
Medical Rescue International Botswana (MRIB)
Botswana emergency #s police assistance - 999
For an ambulance - 997
In the event of a fire - 998
HATAB - Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana
The Ngami Times - Maun's on-line newspaper
Maun Business Hours (opening & closing)
Botswana Telecommunications Authority
Plot 206 & 207 Independence Avenue
Private Bag 00495, Gaborone
Tel: 267 3957755, 267 3957976
Email: bta@info.bw
Application for radio 29Mhz license download pdf
New 2009 Tracks4Africa Botswana paper map
Soon to be available at these Tracks4Africa map distributors:
Botswana | Hall and Watts Africa | Gaborone | +267-397-1751 | Unit 16 Kgale Mews, Gaborone International Finance Park |
Botswana | Jacana Enterprises | Maun | +267-6861202 | Opposite Power Station, next to Motovac near Airport |
Botswana | Surtec | Gaborone | +267-3182067 | Plot 6406 Unit4b, Tlhwane Road, Broadhurst Industrial Area |
Lock doors, roll up your windows or stay with your vehicle when at rural and urban fuel
stations. There has been a marked increase in asset redistribution by alternative shoppers,
focusing on foreign license plates and obvious out-of-country visitors. SAffers are a
favoured target.
Botswana Border Post Hours and Fees
* Pont Drift - Mashatu 08:00 - 16:00
* Platjan 08:00 - 16:00
* Zanzibar 08:00 - 16:00
* Martins Drift 08:00 - 22:00
* Parrshalt - Stockpoort 08:00 - 18:00
* Sikwane - Derdepoort 07:00 - 19:00
* Tlokweng Gate - Kopfontein 06:00 - 22:00
* Ramotswa - Swartkoppie 07:00 - 19:00
* Pioneer Gate - Skilpdshek 06:00 - 22:00
* Ramatlabama 06:00 - 20:00
* Phitshane Molopo - Makgwebi Stad 07:30 - 16:30
* Bray 08:00 - 16:00
* Makopong 08:00 - 16:00
* McCarthy's Rust 08:00 - 18:00
* Middlepits 08:00 - 18:00
Vehicle Levy: P40-00 per vehicle <3.5 Ton - each entry
Trailer levy P40-00 each entry
Road Safety: P20-00 per vehicle - valid for the calendar year
Trailer - P20-00 - valid for the calendar year
3rd party insurance for all foreign registered vehicles - P50-00 per vehicle
Movement of Meat in Botswana
You are allowed to bring in 25kg per family, excluding periods of Foot and Mouth Disease.
This should not be an issue normally. There are quality butcheries at relatively inexpensive prices.
General rules for movement of meat in Botswana:
You can take meat from South to North.
You can take meat from East to West.
New traffic law - April 1 2009
http://ngamitimes.com/ Edition 453 27 March - 3 April, 2009
Exceeding the prescribed speed limit - P3 000-P5 000 or 18 months -2 years imprisonment
Drunken driving P5 000-P10 000 2yrs-5 yrs jail term
Dangerous or reckless driving P2 000-P10000 15 months-2 yrs in jail
Careless and inconsiderate driving P500-P2 000 or 15months-2yrs
Failure to obey police instructions or traffic signs\signals P1 000-P5 000 or 12 months-2 years jail
Leaving cattle to stray on the road attracts a fine of P2 000-P5 000 or 15months-2 years in jail
Some offences may carry both a fine and a jail term.
FINES IN BOTSWANA
ROAD TRAFFIC ACT
AMENDMENT ACT NO. 27 OF 2008 AMENDED SECTIONS | OFFENCE | FINES/IMPRISONMENT |
Sec 30 | Driving m/v without licence | P500 – P2000 6 mths – 18 mths |
Sec 30(4) | Permitting unlicensed person to drive (driving instructors cert required | P500 – P3000 6 mths – 18mtsh (both) |
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Sec 30 (3) | Failure to produce a licence | Not exceeding P500 or 6mths (both) | |
Sec 45 | Speed limit (60,80,120km/h area) | P100 plus P20 km exceeded Not more | |
Sec 46 | Exceeding the prescribed limit | P3000 – P5000 18mths – 2 yrs | |
Drunken driving | P5000 – P10,000 2 yrs – 5 yrs | ||
Drunken driving by Prdp holder | P5000 – P10,000 2yrs – 5yrs | ||
Failure to supply breath/blood | P5000 – P10,000 18mths – 2 yrs | ||
Section 49 | Dangerous /Reckless Driving Dangerous/Reckless driving by Prdp holders | P2000-P10,000 15mths – 2 yrs P10,000 – P20,000 5yrs – 10yrs | |
Sec 50 | Causing death by dangerous/reckless driving Causing death by driving unroadworthy PSV Causing death due to unfitness by Prdp holder | P10,000 – P30,000 5yrs – 10yrs P10,000 – P20,000 5yrs – 10yrs P15,000 – P40,000 8yrs – 15yrs | |
Sec 51 | Careless and inconsiderate driving Careless and inconsiderate driving by Prdp | P500 – P2000 2mths – 5yrs P2000 – P10,000 15mths – 5yrs | |
Sec 57 | Failure to obey police instructions Failure to obey traffic signs/signals | P1000 – P5000 12mths – 2yrs P1000 – P5000 12mths – 2yrs | |
Sec 59 | Obstructing other road users | P1000 – P2000 12mths – 2yrs | |
Sec 61 | Improper Condition (defects eg indicator, tyre, horn | P1000 – P10,000 1mth – 12 mths | |
Sec 88 | Driving m/v whilst disqualified | P2000 – P5000 15mths – 2yrs (or to both) | |
Sec 95 | Careless driving (bicycle / animal drawn) | P100 – P2000 1mth – 15mths (or to both) |
Sec 100 | Leaving cattle astray | P2000 – P5000 15mths – 2yrs (or to both) |
Sec 100 | Driving PSV without Prdp permit Acting as PSV conductor without permit | P2000 – P5000 P500 – P2000 |
