Everything you need for Botswana, step by step
Tap a stage of your trip — we'll show the categories that matter right then.
Sort the paperwork, lock the flights, land already connected.
Land in Botswana like you already know the place
A three-step plan from your couch to your first coffee in town. Each phase shows what locals actually use.
Before you go
1–2 weeks ahead — sort the basics from home.
- Visa & immigration
Check if you need a visa and apply early.
Top pick:iVisa
- Flights & airports
Book flights and save your boarding pass offline.
Top pick:App in the Air
- Hotels & stays
Reserve your first 2 nights — pin the address.
Top pick:Agoda
- Travel insurance
Get insurance that covers your activities.
Top pick:SafetyWing
- eSIM & internet
Install an eSIM so you have data the moment you land.
Top pick:Airalo - Translation
Download an offline translator for the local language.
Top pick:DeepL Translate
When you land
First hour at the airport — get connected and moving.
- Taxi & rides
Open the ride app — skip the airport taxi queue.
Top pick:Bolt (formerly Taxify) - eSIM & internet
Activate your eSIM before leaving the gate.
Top pick:Airalo - Money & payments
Withdraw a small amount of local cash from an ATM.
Top pick:Absa Banking App
- Maps & navigation
Save offline maps for your destination.
Top pick:2GIS - Public transport
Buy a transit card at the airport station.
Top pick:Botswana Railways
- Car rental
Pick up your rental at the airport counter.
Top pick:Rentalcars.com
While you're there
Once you're settled — eat, explore, enjoy.
- Food Delivery
Order from the app locals actually use.
Top pick:AfroZilla
- Restaurants & dining
Book a table — many spots are reservation-only.
Top pick:TheFork - Nightlife & bars
Find what's on tonight, not the tourist trap version.
Top pick:Resident Advisor
- Events & tickets
Grab tickets to a local event or show.
Top pick:Botswana Calendars/Event Listings (e.g., WeekendLife Botswana, BWGovernment)
- Tours & attractions
Skip the line with mobile tickets.
Top pick:Airbnb - Pharmacy & health
Locate the nearest 24/7 pharmacy.
Top pick:BoMMs (Botswana Medical Male Circumcision)
Help the next traveler — earn points
Rate apps you used, write a tip, climb the Botswana leaderboard.
Essentials in Botswana
One tap to install — straight from the locals' shortlist.
Say it like a local — Botswana
Essential phrases in the local language. Tap the speaker to hear it.
About Botswana
About Botswana: Botswana offers a rugged, high-end safari experience centered on the lush Okavango Delta and the arid Kalahari.
Botswana offers a rugged, high-end safari experience centered on the lush Okavango Delta and the arid Kalahari. English is the official language, making navigation straightforward, but you will need a 4x4 vehicle for most independent travel. While major lodges accept credit cards, carry cash for smaller shops and remote outposts.Browse by category
Every category that locals in Botswana use day-to-day.
Food Delivery
Order food from local restaurants.
- AfroZilla
- Chow Botswana
- DeliverMe
- FoodBots
- + 3 more
Restaurants & dining
- TheFork
- Google Maps
- HappyCow
- OpenTable
- + 2 more
Messaging & social
The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.
- Facebook Messenger
- + 4 more
Translation
Break the language barrier.
- DeepL Translate
- Google Translate
- iTranslate Translator
- + 4 more
Taxi & rides
Taxi and ride-hailing apps
- Bolt (formerly Taxify)
- S24 Taxis
- Uber
- + 1 more
Flights & airports
- App in the Air
- FlightAware
- Flighty
- + 1 more
Travel insurance
Cover for medical, trip & gear
- SafetyWing
- Heymondo
- Allianz Travel
- + 3 more
Hotels & stays
Find hotels and short stays
- Agoda
- Airbnb
- Booking.com
- + 4 more
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