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<h1>Travel information</h1>

<h2>Visa</h2>
Botswana tourist visa is not required for citizens of South Africa for a stay up to 90 days.

<h2>Passports</h2>

Passports need to be valid for at least six months from date of return into South Africa, and have at least four blank pages for entry and exit stamps by custom officials.

<h2>Travel</h2>

Please remember to pack any sharp objects such as nail files, nail scissors, pocket knives, etc. into your checked luggage, as airport security is very strict. Any potentially dangerous items found in your luggage will be confiscated by the airport authorities.

<h2>Security</h2>

Exercise standard safety measures against crime, as you would in any city. Keep valuables safe and out of sight.

<h2>Currency</h2>

The unit of currency is the Botswana Pula (BWP), which is divided into 100 Thebe. The word 'Pula' means rain and 'Thebe' means shield. The shield appears on the national coat of arms. 
Major credit cards are widely accepted, and foreign currency are accepted at most large hotels and lodges. There are banks and exchange bureaux in all the main towns, as well as ATM machines.

<h2>Language</h2>

The official language of Botswana is English but Setswana is widely spoken.

<h2>Climate</h2>

Botswana's climate is semi-arid. Botswana sees a dry season from April to October and a wet season from November to March. Summer days are hot, especially in the weeks that precede the coming of the cooling rains, and shade temperatures rise to the 38°C mark and higher, reaching a blistering 44°C on rare occasions.

<h2>Time difference</h2>

Botswana is on the same time line as South Africa - GMT +2.

<h2>Electricity</h2>

Electricity is supplied at 220/240v. Both square and round wall plugs are used.

<h2>Telecommunications</h2>

Carrying a mobile phone is sensible. Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone operators, however coverage is limited to urban areas. Travellers are advised to check with their service provider whether or not they will be covered before leaving. This applies to 3G roaming as well.

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