Pilotinpink, just out of curiosity, why would you want to take such a gamble and go to Botswana if you already have 1300 hours?
Is it just that you have a burning desire to be a bush pilot in the Okavango delta? As a career move, I can't see it being too beneficial for you.
Sure you have your reasons, would be interesting to hear them.
Air Bots best avoided if possible, as already said, they seem to leave the luggage behind more often than not out of Jo'burg.