Botswana
Botswana gives us 6 places: 4 nature and walks, 1 historic site and 1 cultural site.
Quick facts about Botswana
CurrencyBotswana pula
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
PaymentBring cash
Tours & tickets in Botswana
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Travel essentials for Botswana
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1Practical essentials
Dish to trySesswa
CapitalGaborone
Plug typesBS 1363, BS 546
DrivingDrive on the left
Emergency number911
Calling code+267
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population2,480,244
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Botswana
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the left
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: BS 1363, BS 546
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 911
Useful infoCalling code +267
3Botswana with kids – highlights
Why families love Botswana
Kazungula carries 1 of the places we cover, as does everywhere else in our data. We have no climate reading for the country yet, so we will not name the months.
Easy to travelBring cash
Food to trySesswa
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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