Safari and Guide Services: Botswana

Botswana

Botswana is one of the democratic successes of Africa, a safe country where corruption is minimal and peace reigns. Diamonds and tourism are the main drivers of the economy and this has resulted in an enviable stability and a country that welcomes visitors from all over the world.

Covering an area of the size of France or Texas, 17% of the country is designated as protected areas and this has allowed the conservation of a vast and diverse wilderness from the vast sands of the Kalahari to the shimmering waterways of the Okavango Delta.

BOTSWANA AT A GLANCE

Head of state President S. K. Ian Khama

Land Area

582,000 sq. km

Population 1.7 million (2001)

Capital city Gaborone 192,845

Climate Subtropical
Summer (October to March): 19-33°C, Winter (April to September): 5-23°C

Languages Official language: English
Setswana is the national language.

Measures Metric System

Electric Current 220 volts. (The Majority of plugs are South Africa 3 round pin.)

Currency Pula (BWP)

Time GMT + 2 Hours

Business Hours

Private sector
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Government offices: Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday: Government offices are closed but the commercial sector opens in the morning until 1:00pm.

Public Holidays 1 January (New Year’s Day)
2 January (Public Holiday)
2 April (Good Friday)
4 April (Easter)
5 April (Easter Monday)
1 May (Labour Day)
13 May (Ascension Day)
1 July (Sir Seretse Khama Day)
19 July (President Day)
20 July (Public Holiday)
30 September (Botswana Day)
1 October (Public Holiday)
25 December (Christmas Day)
26 December (Boxing Day)

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Head of state	President S. K. Ian Khama
Land Area	582,000 sq. km
Population	1.7 million (2001)
Capital city	Gaborone 192,845
Climate	Subtropical Summer (October to March): 19-33°C, Winter (April to September): 5-23°C
Languages	Official language: English Setswana is the national language.
Measures	Metric System
Electric Current	220 volts. (The Majority of plugs are South Africa 3 round pin.)
Currency	Pula (BWP)
Time	GMT + 2 Hours
Business Hours	Private sector Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm Government offices: Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Saturday: Government offices are closed but the commercial sector opens in the morning until 1:00pm.
Public Holidays	1 January (New Year’s Day) 2 January (Public Holiday) 2 April (Good Friday) 4 April (Easter) 5 April (Easter Monday) 1 May (Labour Day) 13 May (Ascension Day) 1 July (Sir Seretse Khama Day) 19 July (President Day) 20 July (Public Holiday) 30 September (Botswana Day) 1 October (Public Holiday) 25 December (Christmas Day) 26 December (Boxing Day)