Botswana: Health and Safety

Prepare your travel to Botswana

I. General information related to the security of Botswana
II. General information related to the health of inhabitants of Botswana
III. Map of malaria in Botswana
IV. Water quality of Botswana

I. General information related to the security of Botswana

Frequent health inspection, do not carry fresh meat.
For our part we have had no problems.
For more information:

http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs_909/pays_12191/botswana_12218/index.html"

Road safety:

Driving is on the left.
Avoid driving at night, lots of wildlife out there.
Aside from the lack of paved road, a 4x4 is needed to visit the country.

II. General information related to the health of inhabitants of Botswana

Fertility rate: 3.7 children / woman
Death rate: 24.18% o
Infant mortality rate: 63.2% o
Life expectancy: 37 years
Literacy rate: 79.8%
Percentage of HIV (adult): 36%
Population below poverty line: 23.4%

III. Map of malaria in Botswana

Map malaria in Botswana

IV. Info on water quality in Botswana

It is advisable not to drink tap water.

Source : 2008