Botswana
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESOTHER
Botswana is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Stable Southern African country. Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations decriminalized 2019 (High Court). Wildlife harassment is a serious offense. Drone use needs CAA permit.
DO NOT BRING
Drug trafficking · Wildlife trafficking · Off-road driving in parks
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Botswana's wildlife protections are stricter than most neighbors — anti-poaching is a national priority.
- Self-drive safari requires careful 4×4 use; deflating tires for sand applies but off-road is otherwise restricted.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Same-sex relations were decriminalized by High Court in 2019 (upheld by Court of Appeal 2021).
- Foot-and-mouth disease zones can require vehicle disinfection and meat declarations at internal checkpoints.
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Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.