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Botswana travel guide
Botswanan Pula (BWP) ยท D, G, M ยท Africa/Gaborone
Botswana travel cost: Botswanan Pula (BWP), capital Gaborone, emergency 999. Budget, packing, currency and internet tools are below. Visa cards are research links, not a live decision.
Travel overview
Botswana trip planning starts around Gaborone. Everyday language is English, Tswana. Traffic keeps to the left; emergency 999, calling code +267. Time zone Africa/Gaborone (IANA).
Botswana spends Botswanan Pula (BWP). Open the currency converter to BWP for ECB reference rates โ not a bank sell quote. Sockets are type D, G, M at 230 V / 50 Hz (IEC). Compare your home plug in the voltage tool before packing an adapter.
Botswana has no city daily band yet. Open the budget calculator with Botswana selected for a country-level trip cost; the trip-cost sheet adds insurance and shopping lines.
Southern subtropical latitude โ northern winter is summer here. Flip the packing list by date.
Botswana is not marked Schengen on this page. Visa cards are a research framework โ confirm with official immigration sources.
For internet in Botswana, use the data calculator and eSIM vs roaming tools. Twilight does not list live eSIM prices; the destination link is MyEsimGlobal.
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FAQ
What plug does Botswana use?
Botswana uses plug type D, G, M at 230 V. Compare with your home sockets in the plug checker.
Is Botswana in the Schengen Area?
No โ not marked as a Schengen member on this page.
Do I need a visa for Botswana?
This page does not return a yes/no visa decision. Use the visa research guide and official immigration sources.
What currency is used in Botswana?
Botswana uses Botswanan Pula (BWP). ECB reference rates are in the currency converter; not a bank sell quote.
How much does a trip to Botswana cost?
No city band yet. Build a trip total in the budget calculator.
How do I get internet in Botswana?
Use the data calculator and eSIM vs roaming tools. Twilight does not list live eSIM prices; the destination link is MyEsimGlobal.