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How to camp in Botswana

Just a few notes for when camping and game viewing in Botswana: First things first, you actually need to be in Botswana and not just in a sauna with donkey noises playing in the background. Next up, is your trusty stead. It should be able to handle thick sand and water. No, not your company's work vehicle that could bottom out on sand and leave you trying to dig it out with sticks and your hands (Totally didn't happen to me in the Kasane game reserve right next to a sign that said 4x4 vehicles only). A tent or your own fold out palace with tv, wifi and a generator to power a small city is recommended. Food! 1kg of biltong per person per day (none of this sharing your snacks rubbish). Coffee and rusks - it is a well known fact that the smell of coffee attracts predators and so when you hear your alarm go off at 3 in the morning you need that extra bit of motivation to get up. Meat - Viennas for lunch, steak for dinner. Viennas can also be used to put under your fellow campers t...