Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Botswana
Botswana is a country in Africa which borders Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. Botswana has since 1966 independence from the United Kingdom. The capital of Botswana Gaborone. This is immediately Botswana's largest city. A number of major cities in Botswana: Francistown, Maun and Molepolole.
Botswana was always known as a poor country, but it has been changed by the discovery of three diamond mines in 1967. Diamond is the main export product of the country. Yet many people still live in poverty. Botswana is known for its beautiful scenery and the many animals that live in the wild, such as elephants, zebras, giraffes, hippos and leopards. These animals you can find among others in the Chobe National Park. The country is also known for the many different birds (about 550).
Official Name: Republic of Botswana
Continent: Africa
Surface: 581 730 km²
Capital: Gaborone
Population: 2,029,307 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Parliamentary republic
Highest point: 1491 m (Otse Hill)
Distance (Amsterdam - Gaborone): 8771 km
Flight Duration: about 11 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Botswana. This avoids the hot summer months with plenty of rainfall.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Botswana. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
In the summer months, temperatures around 25 degrees and during the winter months around 30 to 35 degrees. The summer and winter months are opposite to that of the Netherlands.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Botswana, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Botswana please visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language in Botswana. In addition, on a small scale Mbukushu, Naro, Subiya, Tswana, Kalanga, Afrikaans, Herero and Birwa spoken.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after leaving Botswana.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Zimbabwe less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Zimbabwe (also for Botswana):
zimbabwe.nlembassy.org.
Dutch Consulate in Botswana: zuidafrika.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Botswana in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulate of Botswana in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Botswana when the seven days prior to visiting Botswana visited a yellow fever country. In addition, it is advisable to one or to pick up multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Botswana (excl Francistown, and Gabarone) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Botswana is paid by the Botswana pula (BWP).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Botswana can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time there is no time difference.
During our winter is the Botswana 1 hour later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Botswana is available on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Botswana, you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Botswana.
Electricity
In Botswana, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Botswana can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 999
- Fire: 998
- Ambulance: 997
Tap water
The water from the tap is in the tourist areas safe to drink. In places where this is not the case, you often by local residents pointed out.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning Botswana, visit Google News.
An overview of the newspapers in Botswana available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Botswana ending in .bw.
Official websites of Botswana gov.bw and botswanatourism.co.bw.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Botswana is 00267 or +267.
Want to call from Botswana to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Botswana.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Botswana.
Holidays
The national holiday of Botswana falls on September 30 (Independence Day).
An overview of all holidays in Botswana can be found at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Botswana? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Botswana, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Botswana?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Botswana earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Botswana can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Botswana can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Botswana.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Botswana borders no sea?
... Can be found in Botswana precious minerals such as gold, platinum and diamond?
... Botswana has the largest population stols tarts in the world?
... Botswana for 1966, the name 'British Bechuanaland Protectorate "was wearing?
Official Name: Republic of Botswana
Continent: Africa
Surface: 581 730 km²
Capital: Gaborone
Population: 2,029,307 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Parliamentary republic
Highest point: 1491 m (Otse Hill)
Distance (Amsterdam - Gaborone): 8771 km
Flight Duration: about 11 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Botswana. This avoids the hot summer months with plenty of rainfall.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Botswana. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
In the summer months, temperatures around 25 degrees and during the winter months around 30 to 35 degrees. The summer and winter months are opposite to that of the Netherlands.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Botswana, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Botswana please visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language in Botswana. In addition, on a small scale Mbukushu, Naro, Subiya, Tswana, Kalanga, Afrikaans, Herero and Birwa spoken.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after leaving Botswana.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Zimbabwe less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Zimbabwe (also for Botswana):
zimbabwe.nlembassy.org.
Dutch Consulate in Botswana: zuidafrika.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Botswana in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulate of Botswana in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Botswana when the seven days prior to visiting Botswana visited a yellow fever country. In addition, it is advisable to one or to pick up multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Botswana (excl Francistown, and Gabarone) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Botswana is paid by the Botswana pula (BWP).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Botswana can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time there is no time difference.
During our winter is the Botswana 1 hour later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Botswana is available on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Botswana, you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Botswana.
Electricity
In Botswana, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Botswana can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 999
- Fire: 998
- Ambulance: 997
Tap water
The water from the tap is in the tourist areas safe to drink. In places where this is not the case, you often by local residents pointed out.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning Botswana, visit Google News.
An overview of the newspapers in Botswana available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Botswana ending in .bw.
Official websites of Botswana gov.bw and botswanatourism.co.bw.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Botswana is 00267 or +267.
Want to call from Botswana to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Botswana.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Botswana.
Holidays
The national holiday of Botswana falls on September 30 (Independence Day).
An overview of all holidays in Botswana can be found at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Botswana? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Botswana, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Botswana?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Botswana earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Botswana can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Botswana can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Botswana.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Botswana borders no sea?
... Can be found in Botswana precious minerals such as gold, platinum and diamond?
... Botswana has the largest population stols tarts in the world?
... Botswana for 1966, the name 'British Bechuanaland Protectorate "was wearing?
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