Why rent a car in Botswana
Hiring a car in Botswana allows you to fully appreciate and enjoy all that this vast African country has to offer. Whether you are planning to explore the national parks and game reserves with a view to spotting one or more of the 'Big Five' wildlife, or want to visit some of the towns and villages to browse through the beautiful arts and craft, we can supply you with a hire car to match your budget and requirements.
Most popular rental cars in Botswana;
Agent
Model
Doors
Luggage
Type
Avis
Volkswagen Polo
5
2
Economy
Avis
Toyota Corolla
5
3
Compact
Avis
Toyota Hilux
4
2
SUV
Avis
Mercedes C Class
5
3
Premium
We do the hard work for you, so you don't have to waste hours trawling through the internet to find the best deal on your car hire. We compare prices from all the main rental suppliers such as Avis, Dollar and Hertz to find you the best deal and price possible.
The most popular car rental agents in Botswana:
- Avis (Tel: +267 391 30 93)
- Bidvest (Tel: +267 390 20 30)
- Europcar (Tel: +267 390 22 80)
- Hertz (Tel: +267 397 12 40)
Botswana Mini Guide
Much of the western and south-western areas formed part of the Kalahari Desert, a vast area of shifting red and, with some sparse covering of grass and bush. The eastern border zone against South Africa is the most populated area, because the land is fertile and has enough rain to raise livestock and grow crops.
To the north the landscape changes dramatically into the huge Okavango Delta of the Kavango River, fed by waters that rise in neighbouring Angola, and by heavier rainfall. This marshy area is a haven for wildlife, the home of elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbucks, zebras and crocodiles. The delta forms an intricate pattern of channels, with palm covered islands. In good rainy seasons it drains into the vast Makgadikagadi Pans, and when these fill with water there are spectacular parades of flamingos and pelicans.
Mineral resources were the cause of dramatic exploitation in Botswana following it declaring independence in 1966. Diamonds became the major foreign currency earner and copper nickel was also exported. The traditional meat exports were maintained and coal mining added to a temporary economic boom, aided by foreign investment.
The fickle rainfall makes it necessary for families to earn money from activities other than farming - for example, brewing, trading or building.
Should you rent a 4x4 in Botswana?
Many visitors to Botswana go to see the incredible wildlife which resides in national parks such as the Moremi national park, the Chobe national park and the Okavango Delta. The latter is an incredible geological formation which is well worth seeing and is best accessed by car.
One of the more popular vehicles to hire in Botswana is an SUV and we have a great range to choose from including the Nissan Patrol, Toyota Rav4 and Daihatsu Terios. Our rental rates include collision damage waiver, theft waiver, insurance and taxes. As well as those we also include unlimited mileage and breakdown assistance in the unlikely event you were to suffer a breakdown or mechanical problem.