Visa Information
Visa-free for US, UK, most EU, and Commonwealth citizens for 90 days.
No visa needed. Present passport at immigration.
- Botswana targets high-value, low-volume tourism — expect premium prices.
- Okavango Delta lodges book up 6–12 months in advance.
- Passport must be valid for 6+ months.
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Safety & Health
One of Africa's safest and most stable countries. Very low crime rates. Wildlife is the main safety concern in parks. Gaborone is safe and orderly.
- Almost none. Occasional overcharging at curio shops.
- Malaria prophylaxis essential for Okavango Delta and Chobe.
- Drink bottled water outside cities.
- Good medical facilities in Gaborone.
- Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
- Malaria prophylaxis for Delta and Chobe.
- Routine vaccines up to date.
Tap water safe in cities. Bottled water for bush camps.
Wildlife encounters in national parks require experienced guides. Kalahari Desert heat is extreme. Night driving dangerous due to animals on roads.
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Cultural Tips
- Experience the Okavango Delta by mokoro (traditional canoe) — otherworldly.
- Visit Chobe National Park for the largest elephant herds in Africa.
- Stay at a traditional bush camp for an authentic safari experience.
- Don't expect budget travel — Botswana is deliberately expensive to protect the environment.
- Don't approach wildlife on foot.
- Don't take diamonds or minerals out of the country without permits.
Tip safari guides $10–20 per person per day. Lodge staff: $5–10 per day collective tip. Restaurants: 10%.
Casual and practical. Neutral colors for safari. Sun protection essential.
Christian majority with traditional beliefs. Respectful and conservative society.
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