Woodcarvings,
handcrafted jewelry,
textiles and attractive
basketry are recommended. The Okavango Delta villages of Etsha and Shorobe are particularly famous for Ngamiland-style baskets. Modern
Bushman art and ostrich-eggshell jewelry can be browsed and purchased at D'Kar, 40km (25 miles) north of Ghanzi. There also occasional exhibitions at the National Museum in Gaborone.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0800-1800, Sat 0830-1300.
Currency Information:CurrencyPula (BWP; symbol
P) = 100 thebe. Notes are in denominations of P100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of P5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 thebe.
Currency ExchangeMoney should be exchanged in banks at market rates. The main commercial banks include
Bank of Baroda,
Barclays Bank of Botswana,
First National Bank,
Stanbic Bank Botswana and
Standard Chartered Bank with branches in major towns and villages. Owing to limited facilities in small villages, it is advisable to change money at the airport or in major towns, where credit card cash advances may also be available. There are also bureaux de changes at major border posts. Safari lodges accept payment in US dollars.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are available in most larger cities and towns.
Traveller's ChequesTo avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Traveller's cheques are accepted in large cities but with a high surcharge.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursBanks open 0800 and 0900, Mon-Sat, closing between 1615 and 1715 on weekdays and 1045 and 1200 on Saturdays.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | P11.07 |
| $1.00= | P7.63 |
| €1.00= | P10.36 |
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