Botswana Travel Guide - Getting to Botswana

Two Ways to Get There

By Commercial Flight: The main airport of Botswana is the Sir Seretse Khama in Gaborone. Most flights arriving in Botswana are from Johannesburg in South Africa. Maun Airport in Maun can also be reached via Johannesburg or Gaborone.

By Car (Read 4x4): There are 15 entry points into Botswana by road. The major entry point is in the south at Gaborone for access from Johannesburg. Other main access points are from Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Access from Harare is via Victoria Falls and through Kasane or the Kazangula ferry point. All roads to Botswana are good, and the primary roads of the country are paved and well maintained.

Getting to Botswana Map

How do I get around Botswana?

For the intrepid 4x4 self-drive enthusiast, it is a good idea to have a road map book and a GPS navigation device. Also, carry lots of water with you. Refer to the Self-drive Tips

As for getting around the country, and the main towns you may pass through, you should have a look at Travel in Botswana

Obviously if you are on a fly-in safari - you will be transported by light aircraft to, or between the safari lodges you are visiting.

For this you will fly from Johannesburg to Maun or Victoria Falls. Or, fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.

What are the distances between the major towns?

• Gaborone to Francistown – 433 kilometres (269.1 miles)
• Gaborone to Maun – 915 kilometres (568.6 miles)
• Francistown to Maun – 492 kilometres (305.7 miles)
• Kasane to Maun – 616 kilometres (382.8 miles)
• Kasane to Gaborone – 909 kilometres (564.8 miles)