Capital city
Gaborone
Languages
English is the official language but Setswana is widely spoken
Currency
Botswana Pula but US Dollar is also widely used
Climate and average temperatures
Dry season is May to October; green season is November to May; October to May is the hottest time
Airlines
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and South African Airways all via Johannesburg
Flight time from UK
13 hours via Johannesburg
Visa requirements
Not required by British passport holders
Health requirements
Please contact your GP for up to date information
