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Botswana: bra att veta före resan

Det viktigaste

  • Visa-free visits up to 90 days. Children aged 17 or under need a full birth certificate and consent from any absent parent.
  • Visa and Mastercard are accepted by many hotels, restaurants and safari companies; remote shops and service stations may need cash.

Inresa och visum

British citizen passport: Visa-free visits up to 90 days. Children aged 17 or under need a full birth certificate and consent from any absent parent. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Passets giltighet: At least 6 months after arrival; 3 blank pages.

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Pengar

Både kontanter och kort är vanligt. Kort främst i städer och turistområden.

Betalnätverk: Visa, Mastercard

Apple Pay — inga uppgifter · Google Pay — inga uppgifter

  • Visa and Mastercard are accepted by many hotels, restaurants and safari companies; remote shops and service stations may need cash.

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Regler och förbud

Lagar som resenärer bryter omedvetet

  • Imported firearms require permits and must be licensed on arrival.

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Kultur och klädsel

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Klädsel: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klimat

November–March is the rainy season; heavy rain and floods can disrupt roads and border crossings.

Månad för månad
  • januari: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mars: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • maj: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • augusti: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • september: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • oktober: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • november: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • december: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Bästa säsong: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

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Att packa

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktiskt

Eluttag: 220–240 V; UK square-pin and South African round-pin sockets are used.

Vatten: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Trafik: vänstertrafik

Försäkring: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

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