Time Zone
GMT -1 Hours
Language Spoken
English (official), Setswana. Although English is the official language of Government and secondary education, the national language is Setswana which is used in primary schools. Setswana is the most widely spoken language in Botswana, but each minority group has its own.
Passport/ VISA
UK nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days. All visitors require a passport, return or onward tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay in Botswana.
Climate
The hot summer is between October and April and this includes the rain season that normally runs from December to March. During the rainy season (accompanied with thunderstorms and high humidity) it can be very difficult to see game as the grass can grow taller than any vehicle and tracks in parks can get quite muddy. Many of the camps in the reserves are closed from December to March. The cooler and dry period is from May to September with dust storms during August and very cold nights. This is the most popular time to visit, especially in June. In the south of the country it rarely rains. |
