Botswana

Botswana

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Electricity

Plug Type: D/G Voltage (V): 230 Frequency Hertz (Hz): 50  *Travel plug adapter and voltage converter might be necessary depending on your appliances….

Banking

Currency: Local currency: Pula (BWP) Symbol: P ISO code: BWP Central bank: Bank of Botswana Subunit: Thebe Banknotes: P100, P50, P20, P10 Coins:…

Cuisine

Food and water safety:  Can you drink the tap water: Yes within major cities Fresh fruit and veg: Yes within major cities Ice: Yes within major cities Meat:…

Climate

Annual rainfall: 475 mm  Average temperature: 27°C  Summer: Average in highs: 31°C Average in lows: 20°C  Winter: Average in highs: 23°C Average…

Transport

Air:Airports in major cities  Main airlines: Mack Air and Kalahari Air  International Airports: In major citiesRoad:Tar roads: YesGravel roads: YesValid…

Dress

Spring and Summer Cool, light, breathable and comfortable: Yes Lightweight warm clothes: Yes  Winter and Autumn Jerseys, cardigans, sweaters, jackets:…

Electricity

Plug Type: D/G Voltage (V): 230 Frequency Hertz (Hz): 50  *Travel plug adapter and voltage converter might be necessary depending on your appliances.

Banking

Currency: Local currency: Pula (BWP) Symbol: P ISO code: BWP Central bank: Bank of Botswana Subunit: Thebe Banknotes: P100, P50, P20, P10 Coins: P5, P2, P1; T50, T25, T10, T5 Banking: Card Transactions: Yes ATMs: Yes Mastercard: Generally, no Visa: Yes American Express: Generally, no  Diner’s club: Generally, no  Banking Hours: Weekdays: 08h00 or 09h00 – 16h15 or 17h15 Weekends: 08h00 or 09h00 – 10h45 or 12h00  Public Holidays: No Foreign exchange services: Yes

Cuisine

Food and water safety:  Can you drink the tap water: Yes within major cities Fresh fruit and veg: Yes within major cities Ice: Yes within major cities Meat: Yes within major cities Street food: Yes within major cities  Local cuisine: Food centres around meat such as goat, beef, chicken and fresh water fish, and a maize meal known locally as “pap”.  Adventurous culinary enthusiasts may want to try the traditional speciality of Mopane Worms, while those with a sweet tooth should make sure to sample the local Kalahari Truffles (made as a dessert) and unusual fruit called Marula. It is believed that watermelon originated here.  Drinks:  Bojalwaja Setswana (the beer of Botswana) - created using fermented sorghum seeds.  Tipping: 10%, usually added to the bill at restaurants. It is also customary to tip game drivers and guides.

Climate

Annual rainfall: 475 mm  Average temperature: 27°C  Summer: Average in highs: 31°C Average in lows: 20°C  Winter: Average in highs: 23°C Average in lows: 22°C  Best time to visit: It’s best to visit Botswana between April and September – the dry winter months. At this time, animals usually stay close to their water sources, increasing your chances of seeing them.

Transport

Air:Airports in major cities  Main airlines: Mack Air and Kalahari Air  International Airports: In major citiesRoad:Tar roads: YesGravel roads: YesValid International Drivers License needed: Yes, if your national licence is not in English. If your national licence is in English, you may use it for up to 6 months.  Car hire available: YesTaxis: YesUber available: No, but similar servicesBus: Inter-city bus services: No Local city bus networks: No  Rail: Railway system: Yes, overnight train from Francistown to Gaborone to Lobatse. Subway System: No  Water: Ferries: No Water taxis: No Leisure cruises: No

Dress

Spring and Summer Cool, light, breathable and comfortable: Yes Lightweight warm clothes: Yes  Winter and Autumn Jerseys, cardigans, sweaters, jackets: Yes Heavyweight clothing and boots: Yes  General Umbrella and raincoat: Yes Warm gloves, hat and scarf: Yes Swimming costume (bathing suit): Yes Hat, sunglasses and sunblock: Yes Walking shoes: Yes Casual: Yes Smart-casual attire: Yes