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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

40 weeks From GBP 3650 More about this trip
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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 1950 More about this trip
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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

6 weeks From EUR 2445 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

5 weeks From EUR 2225 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

26 days From EUR 1865 More about this trip
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Central Africa Family Loop

22 days From EUR 1475 More about this trip
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Discover South West Africa

21 days From EUR 1240 More about this trip
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Complete Desert and Delta

21 days From EUR 1595 More about this trip
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Kalahari and Okavango Delta

15 days From EUR 1295 More about this trip
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Magic Namibia

14 days From EUR 1060 More about this trip
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Waterfalls and Sand Dunes

14 days From EUR 1060 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Johannesburg Family Tour

11 days From EUR 780 More about this trip
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Best of Botswana Game Parks

10 days From EUR 1840 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls and Chobe Family Dash

9 days From EUR 980 More about this trip
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Northern Botswana and Caprivi Strip

9 days From EUR 2390 More about this trip
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The Smoke That Thunders

5 days From EUR 690 More about this trip
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Botswana Money & Banking

Botswana money and banking is relatively simple, with a wide range of banks and facilities on offer in the larger cities and tourist areas.

Botswana’s currency is the Pula, which means rain. Due to Botswana’s parched climate, rain is the most precious resource, so it is understandable how their currency has this value!

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted – especially in tourist areas and larger cities. ATM’s are generally safe and reliable; however you should take normal precautions when drawing money in busy areas. American Express cards are sometimes accepted, but not at all outlets so be prepared.

There are banks and foreign exchange services situated throughout major towns and tourist areas, and travellers cheques are also widely accepted.

Banks include Barclays Bank of Botswana, Standard Chartered Botswana Limited, Zimbank Botswana, First National Bank of Botswana, Union Bank Botswana Limited, ANZ Grindlays Bank Botswana Limited.  Banking hours are typically from 08h00 to 15h00 at most banks, from Monday to Friday, with limited hours on Saturdays.

10 Botswana Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    40 weeks   From GBP 3650

    London to Cairo

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    6 weeks   From EUR 2445

    Cape Town to Nairobi

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    26 days   From EUR 1865

    Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

  • Discover South West Africa

    21 days   From EUR 1240

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    15 days   From EUR 1295

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  • Waterfalls and Sand Dunes

    14 days   From EUR 1060

    Victoria Falls to Swakopmund

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    10 days   From EUR 1840

    Livingstone to Livingstone

  • Northern Botswana and Caprivi Strip

    9 days   From EUR 2390

    Livingstone to Livingstone