Botswana
Majestic wildlife in Botswana's game reserves
Botswana is one of the most politically stable countries in Africa and a relatively safe safari holiday destination. It also boasts some of Africa's most incredible concentrations of wildlife and stunning landscapes, with particular safari holiday highlights being the Okavango Delta, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.
Botswana Essential Information
Capital - Gabarone
Other towns - Francistown, Maun, Kasane
Time Zone - GMT+2
Languages - English (official) and Tswana, some Afrikaans in the far south
Botswana currency - Botswana uses the Pula (P), which is divided into Thebe (t). £1 buys around 13 Pula. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.