Botswana

Botswana
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Traveling to Botswana? Land Connected.

Botswana is big, wild and spread out — the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari and the Chobe riverfront are hours apart by road, and safari lodges are not places to hunt for a SIM card. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, with maps, lodge confirmations and bookings in your pocket from the start.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Okavango Delta: mokoro canoe trips through the channels, and game viewing on foot and by boat as the flood waters arrive.
  • Chobe National Park: huge elephant herds along the Chobe River, best seen on a sunset boat cruise.
  • Makgadikgadi Pans: vast salt flats, meerkats, and some of the biggest skies in Africa.
  • Moremi Game Reserve: the Delta's drier eastern edge, with lions, leopards and wild dogs.
  • Tsodilo Hills: ancient San rock art in a UNESCO-listed landscape the San people call the Mountains of the Gods.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: from Gaborone (GBE), take a hotel transfer or a taxi from the rank — agree the fare before you set off.
  • Ride-hailing in Gaborone: inDrive and Yango operate in the capital; coverage thins fast outside the city, so pre-book for safari departures.
  • Shared taxis and combis: cheap and frequent on fixed routes in towns, but they wait until full and stop often.
  • Self-driving: a 4x4 is the norm for parks and the Delta's sandy tracks; avoid driving at night, when wildlife and livestock on the road are a real hazard.

Safety and Practical Tips

Botswana is generally safe for visitors, but the bush has its own rules: stay in the vehicle on game drives unless your guide says otherwise, never approach elephants on foot, and keep food sealed at camp.

Malaria is a risk in the north, including the Okavango and Chobe areas — ask your doctor about prevention before you travel, carry insect repellent, and keep valuables out of sight in towns.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport: many nationalities enter visa-free for short stays, while others need a visa arranged before travel — check the current requirements for your nationality before you book.

Weather and Climate

  • Dry season (May to October): mild days, cool nights and the best game viewing, as animals gather at waterholes.
  • Wet season (November to April): hot days with afternoon thunderstorms, green landscapes and many newborn animals.
  • Okavango flood: flood waters usually peak in the middle of the dry season, roughly May to September, when the Delta is at its fullest.
  • What to pack: layers for cold winter mornings on open game-drive vehicles, and sun protection year-round.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the Botswana pula (BWP).
  • Cash: carry pula for park fees, rural stops and small vendors — card machines are not guaranteed outside towns.
  • Cards: Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Gaborone hotels, lodges and larger shops; Wise works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted.
  • ATMs: available in towns and at airports, but not in the bush — withdraw before heading to a lodge.