Travel Safety in Botswana
Overview
There are very few security risks in Botswana. Crime is the dominant concern, but is mainly limited to Gaborone, Francistown and Maun. The most common form of crime is theft of unattended items. Mugging sometimes takes place in isolated areas of urban centres.
Demonstrations do not commonly occur; when they do they too are more likely to take place in Gaborone and conclude peacefully. The risks of kidnappings, conflict and terrorism are currently insignificant.
Private medical facilities in Gaborone are adequate, but facilities elsewhere, including in national parks, are scarce.
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Basic information
Medical:
998 (fire); 999 (police); 997 (ambulance). Response times and service are likely to be poor.
Money:
The currency is the Botswana pula (BWP).
ATMs that accept foreign bank cards can be found in most towns and cities.
Credit cards are commonly accepted.
Language:
The country’s main languages are English and Setswana.
Water:
Tap water is generally not safe to consume.
Connectivity:
3G, 4G ang 5G available.