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Botswana Travel Guide

14 destinations · 5 comparisons · 3 popular picks

Quick Facts

Capital
Gaborone
Currency
BWP (P)
Language
English / Tswana
Best Time to Visit
May–Oct
Budget Level
$$–$$$

Travel Advisory

Level 2 β€” Exercise Increased Caution
Crime Health

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US State Department Advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Updated to include information on crime. Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime. Country Summary:  Crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana.  Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, “smash and grabs” from vehicles stopped at intersections and from locked cars in shopping mall parking lots, cell phone thefts, and muggings are routinely reported to police. Read the country information...

Read full advisory on travel.state.gov β†’
Updated: Mon, 26 Feb 2024

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