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Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods. Botswana is a beautiful country and has one of the best safari destinations in the world. It is full of unfenced game reserves, friendly people, and incredible natural beauty. It’s an unforgettable country where you can see the Big Five all in one place, including the largest population of elephants in Africa.

Botswana is also a pet-friendly destination to travel to with your furry companion. While relocating with pets, it is important to keep the following things in mind-

• The first step is to microchip your pet with a 15 digit ISO-compliant pet microchip.
• All pets must have proof of the current rabies vaccination.
• Other vaccinations include, for dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, and Parovirus.
• For cats: Feline Vioral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia.
• A licensed veterinarian must complete the Veterinary Certificate for Botswana prior to travel.
• An import permit is required for Botswana and should be applied for well in advance.
• Pets must enter Botswana via Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
• Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo.
• All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry.
• Botswana does not publish a list of banned breeds.

As you start planning your trip overseas, you should consider hiring professional assistance to make your pet’s relocation safe, smooth and hassle-free. AirPets relocates hundreds of pets every year to and from India and is very thorough with its process. You can get in touch with us at +91-9257-123-123 or write to info@airpets.in for a professional consultation.