Botswana
Recommended Inoculations:
• Hepatitis A & B
• Routine Inoculations (MMR, DPT, Polio)
• Rabies
• Typhoid
• Malaria Prevention Medicine
The CDC recommends that you purchase your Anti-Malaria drugs in the US due to the fact that many overseas manufactured drugs contain harmful additives that contaminate the medicine.
Visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/botswana.aspx for more information.
Currency:
Pula (BWP)
Most major credit cards accepted
Electricity:
230v/50Hz
Visa Requirements:
US Citizens do not require a visa for entry.
• Two complete applications
• Valid passport
• Two passport sized photos
• Copy of return plane ticket
• Applicable fees
Your travel agent and/or your outfitter will be able to help you obtain the correct information you will need.
Information gathered from the Embassy of Botswana
http://www.botswanaembassy.org//index.php?page=visa-consular
Climate:
These are approximate numbers by temperature (°F) and then rainfall (in.).
|
Month |
City of Gaborone |
|
January |
90/66 3” |
|
February |
87/66 3” |
|
March |
86/64 3” |
|
April |
84/54 2” |
|
May |
80/48 .5” |
|
June |
70/36 0” |
|
July |
70/36 0” |
|
August |
74/40 0” |
|
September |
85/50 .5” |
|
October |
88/58 2” |
|
November |
88/64 2.5” |
|
December |
88/64 3.5” |
(Lonely Planet, Read This First: Africa, the essential predeparture travel guide)
