Botswana

Botswana is a vast land, highly prized for its safaris and game; elephant herds in their thousands roam the plains and gigantic concentrations of game migrate across the Kalahari and the Okavango Delta, following routes embedded in their genes.

This is Africa at its most riveting; untouched and unspoilt, home to some of Africa's most diverse wildlife and stunning scenery - rugged and entirely beautiful.

Flying time: 11 hours to Johannesburg with onward flights to Maun of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Time difference: GMT +2 hrs

Getting there: Daily flights via Johannesburg Airport with British Airways, South African Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Currency: Pula, but it is recommended that you take US Dollar which are widely accepted.

Visas: British passport holders do not require visas

Best time to visit: Best time for game viewing is between April and October, with warm sunny days, but nights can be cold with temperatures below freezing.

Vaccinations: For all countries, precautions for tetanus, typhoid, diphtheria, hepatitis A and malaria are recommended, with some regions under risk from rabies - please contact your doctor for up-to-date information.