Botswana Culture and Customs FAQ - Botswana FAQ Guide

Botswana's rich, vibrant culture.



What languages are spoken in Botswana?

The official language of Botswana is English, and the national language is Setswana. A number of other languages are spoken to a lesser degree in Botswana such as Sindebele, Kalanga, Kgalagadi and Afrikaans and some bushman dialects.

For tourism purposes English is the language of communication.

What are the people like in Botswana?

Botswana is a country with many fascinating cultures, due to the ethnic diversity of the country. Read more about the cultures of Botswana

What type of religions are there?

Christianity is the religion of most of the population, while Islam, Hindu and indigenous beliefs are also represented.

What is the Cuisine Like in Botswana?

In Botswana, you can enjoy cuisine that is unique to Southern Africa, including pap – a traditional porridge made from maize meal, samp – dried corn kernels, vetkoek – a traditional Afrikaner pastry and mopane worms – a caterpillar eaten in Africa.

Seswaa is a dish unique to Botswana and consists of heavily salted mashed up meat. For those guests who are not that adventurous, hotels and lodges offer standard European dishes of a high quality, including pastas, breads and cheeses.