Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Post
Botswana Post
(
www.botspost.co.bw
)
is generally reliable, although it can be slow, so al-
low at least two weeks for delivery to or from any overseas address.
To send parcels, go to the parcel office at the main post office, fill out the customs
forms and pay the duties (if required). Parcels may be plastered with sticky tape but they
must also be tied up with string and sealing wax, so bring matches to seal knots with the
red wax provided.
Public Holidays
During official public holidays, all banks, government offices and major businesses are
closed. However, hotels, restaurants, bars, smaller shops, petrol stations, museums, na-
tional parks, border crossings and public transport continue operating as normal. Govern-
ment offices, banks and some businesses also take the day off after New Year's Day, Pres-
ident's Day, Botswana/Independence Day and Boxing Day.
New Year's Day
1 January
Easter
March/April - Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday
Labour Day
1 May
Ascension Day
May/June, 40 days after Easter Sunday
Sir Seretse Khama Day
1 July
President's Day
Third Friday in July
Botswana/Independence Day
30 September
Christmas Day
25 December
Boxing Day
26 December
Safe Travel
Botswana is modern and developed, and most things work. You can safely drink the tap
water in the towns and cities, and you do not need protection against cholera or yellow
fever.
