Botswana travel details
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Botswana has a population of 2M with main currency as Botswanan Pula. The languages spoken are English. Botswana travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are common in Botswana. Internet speed in Botswana is on average 1.4 Mbps.
Botswana travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed our advice for Botswana and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Botswana.
Issue Date : Jun 3, 2024
Botswana weather
Botswana essential details
Plugs
Botswana uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Money in Botswana
Currencies
Botswana uses the Botswana pula (symbol: P), code BWP.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 pulas. Pula is subdivided into 100 thebes. Coins come in denominations of 5, 2 and 1 pulas and 50, 25, 10 and 5 thebes.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Botswana. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Botswana
Internet
Internet speed in Botswana is on average 1.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Botswana is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 774.87 BWP, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: BTC mobile, Mascom or Orange. Botswana uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Botswana upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Botswana, dial +, then 267 (the country code for Botswana), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Botswana, start with the area code. In the case above area code is - .
Botswana travel details
Driving in Botswana
Emergecy
Universal
911
Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire department
911
Botswana map
Botswana visa advice
If you're considering exploring Botswana beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Botswana transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Botswana, understanding Botswana Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.