BUCKS AND BUDGETS

VEHICLES
The most expensive element of the trip will be fuel. It might help you to calculate this expense to know that the park is approximately 650kms from JHB (+/-1300kms return). We should try to enter the park with a full tank, and it is advisable to carry at least 50/75 litres of spare fuel (in case the 4x4 going is tough, we need to tow another vehicle or we get lost - all of which guzzle fuel!)

PARK COSTS
Botswana Parks charge by the day, irrespective of whether you spend 24 hours in the park or one! The fees are as follows:

park entrance fee, per person, per day P120 (ZAR 141.00)

camping fee, per person, per day P30 (ZAR 35.00)

vehicle entrance, per vehicle per day, P20 (ZAR 24.00)

CATERING
In due course, we'll decide how best to organise this aspect of the trip so that it suits everyone. We can all put money into a kitty or perhaps we decide that each vehicle should provide for itself? Whatever the case, for budgeting purposes, I can't see it costing more than ZAR100 per person per day, all in. Drinks and beers and stuff should be considered seperately.

BORDER
If I recall correctly, there is a "road tax" payable on the Botswana side of the border. I can't remember the exact amount but I think it's around P50.

You will need ownership and registration papers for your vehicle on both sides. I always carry a letter from my insurer too, to certify that it is covered. If your vehicle is not your own (hired or a company vehicle, for instance) you will need a formal letter stating you have permission to move the vehcile out of the country.