Gaborone is the capital of Botswana and is the international gateway with the Sir Seretse Khama Airport being located 15km from the capital.

The main airline that flies to Botswana is South African Airways via Johannesburg.

The currency used in Botswana is called the Pula. At present 1 Australian Dollar converts to 5 Pula.

Travelers to Botswana are quite often coming to see the wildlife at Chobe National Park, Moremi National Park in the Okavango Delta and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

Should Australian require consular assistance whilst traveling in Botswana there is no Australian consulate however assistance will be provided by the Australian High Commission, South Africa:

Australian High Commission, South Africa

292 Orient Street

Arcadia

Pretoria 0083

SOUTH AFRICA

Tel: (+27 12) 423 6000

Australian passport holders do not require a visa to travel to Botswana for stays up to 90 days. Extensions on this time limit can be applied for at the department of Immigration at Gaborone.

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