Botswana Travel Wellness Tips

Botswana is considered one of the safest travel destinations in Africa but one should still take precaution. One should take these precautions when traveling to Botswana:

Malaria Prevention

Malaria is a huge risk factor in Botswana and one should seek medical advice on precautionary medication to take. To reduce mosquito bites, one should bring long sleeves and long pants for evenings and to use mosquito repellent on any bare skin.

Don’t Drink the Tap Water

Do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered, or is bottled.

Practice Safe Food Precautions

Do not eat vegetables unless they have been peeled or cooked.

Avoid Street Food Vendors

Avoid food cooked by street vendors to reduce the risk of food-borne illness and traveler’s diarrhea.

Avoid Swimming in Fresh Water

Avoid swimming in bodies of fresh water. Schistosomiasis, which is a disease caused by parasitic worms, is known to occur in bodies of fresh water in Africa.