Botswana travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Botswana with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Botswana.

Botswana travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Botswana with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Botswana - quick facts
Flight time✝ 13 to 14 hours
Time difference UK +2 hours
Language(s) Setswana, English
Currency Botswana Pula
Electricity D + G plug (230V)
Driving side Left

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Botswana weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
33°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Gaborone33
31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Gaborone31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Gaborone31
28°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Gaborone28
25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Gaborone25
22°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Gaborone22
23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Gaborone23
26°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Gaborone26
29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Gaborone29
31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Gaborone31
32°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Gaborone32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Gaborone32
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
11 days with some rainfall in January in Gaborone11
9 days with some rainfall in February in Gaborone9
7 days with some rainfall in March in Gaborone7
6 days with some rainfall in April in Gaborone6
2 days with some rainfall in May in Gaborone2
1 day with some rainfall in June in Gaborone1
0 days with some rainfall in July in Gaborone0
1 day with some rainfall in August in Gaborone1
2 days with some rainfall in September in Gaborone2
6 days with some rainfall in October in Gaborone6
9 days with some rainfall in November in Gaborone9
10 days with some rainfall in December in Gaborone10

The Botswana weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Gaborone.

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Botswana travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Botswana from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Botswana.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Botswana travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Botswana with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Botswana, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Botswana FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Botswana including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Botswana?

Botswana is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Botswana.

Check out Ministry of Health, Botswana for more information.

What is the flight time to Botswana from the UK?

The flight time to Botswana from the UK is typically 13 to 14 hours.

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What is the time difference between Botswana and the UK?

The time difference between Botswana and the UK is UK time+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Botswana?

The main languages spoken in Botswana are Setswana and English.

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What is the currency in Botswana?

The currency in Botswana is the Botswana Pula (BWP).

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Which plugs are used in Botswana?

Botswana uses electrical plug type D + G (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Botswana?

They drive on the left side of the road in Botswana.

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