Botswana Visa Requirements
For 🇨🇦 Canada passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies, malaria prophylaxis.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Botswana is one of Africa's safest countries. Standard safari safety applies - wildlife is wild. Gaborone has minimal crime.
Money & Costs
Currency
P Botswana Pula (BWP)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $100 · Mid: $300 · Luxury: $1,000+
Tipping
Tip guides $10-20/day, camp staff $10/day.
Practical Info
Power
Type D, G, M, 230V
Driving
Left side
Emergency
999 (all emergencies)
Getting There
Main Airports
Kasane (BBK) · Maun (MUB) · Gaborone (GBE)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May to October is dry season with excellent wildlife viewing as animals concentrate around water. Okavango floods June-August.
Cultural Notes
Tswana culture dominates. Democracy has been stable since independence. The San (Bushmen) have ancient heritage. Respect for wildlife is ingrained.
Insider Tips
Botswana is expensive but delivers premium experiences. Self-driving the parks is possible with 4WD. Mokoro rides are magical.