🇧🇼 Is Botswana safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Botswana: 11 diplomatic missions from 11 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Aug 15, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
Emergency numbers in Botswana
Embassies and consulates in Botswana
11 diplomatic missions from 11 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | South-East District |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 1 | Gaborone |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 | Gaborone |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Botswana is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Botswana safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Botswana is 1.61/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Aug 15, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Botswana?
The general emergency number in Botswana is 999. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Botswana?
Telcomia tracks 11 diplomatic missions from 11 countries in Botswana, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.