Botswana
Warnings and insurance
Botswana- South Africa border
Due to flooding from recent rainfall, Pont Drift and Martin’s Drift border posts are temporarily closed. Travelers are advised to use alternative routes and ports of entry between Botswana and South Africa. Monitor local media or seek local advice at:
- Martin’s Drift border post
Tel: +267 4942017/ +267 73418190
- Pont Drift border post
Tel: +267 2624720/ +267 73997549
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Warnings and insurance
Botswana- South Africa border
Due to flooding from recent rainfall, Pont Drift and Martin’s Drift border posts are temporarily closed. Travelers are advised to use alternative routes and ports of entry between Botswana and South Africa. Monitor local media or seek local advice at:
- Martin’s Drift border post
Tel: +267 4942017/ +267 73418190
- Pont Drift border post
Tel: +267 2624720/ +267 73997549
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2025-01-17 12:06
Addition of information on possible disruption to travel, including delays or closures at the border at short notice (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-11-21 12:39
Removal of information about national elections taking place on 30 October (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-03 12:45
New information about national elections taking place on 30 October (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-01-26 14:24
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:31
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-01-18 14:27
Removal of COVID-19 related entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-03-28 15:57
Republished following a review of information in the ‘Entry requirements’ section.
2022-03-22 15:08
Change of COVID-19 entry restrictions for Botswana with effect from 18 March 2022. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)