Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Banks
Barclays Bank 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 10.45am Saturday;
Standard Chartered Bank 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 11am Saturday
National Parks
6am to 6.30pm April to September, 5.30am to 7pm October to March
Post Offices
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 9am to noon Saturday or 7.30am to noon and
2pm to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 12.30pm Saturday
Restaurants
11am to 11pm Monday to Saturday; some also open the same hours on
Sundays
GOVERNMENT TRAVEL ADVICE
The following government websites offer travel advisories and information for travellers.
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
(
www.smartraveller.gov.au
)
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade
(
www.voyage.gc.ca
)
French Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et Européennes
(
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voy-
Italian Ministero degli Affari Esteri
(
www.viaggiaresicuri.mae.aci.it
)
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
(
www.mft.govt.nz/travel
)
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office
(
www.fco.gov.uk
)
US Department of State
(
www.travel.state.gov
)
Photography
While many Batswana enjoy being photographed, others do not; always ask permission
and respect the wishes of the person in question. Avoid taking pictures of bridges, dams,
airports, military equipment, government buildings and anything that could be considered
strategic.
Digital memory cards, CDs and the like can be purchased in Gaborone in large malls
like Game City. They're a bit harder to find in Maun and Kasane, but it's possible.
