Africa > Botswana: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 328 581
Active cases: 2 039
Recovered: 323 747
Deaths: 2 795
Vaccination count: 2.2 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not required.
Masks are not required
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Airports in Gaborone (GBE), Kasane (BBK) and Maun (MUB) reopened.
As of August 28, 2022, wearing of masks, proof of vaccination, and testing at port of entry for unvaccinated travelers is no longer required.
Tests: Not required.
Quarantine: No
Not required.
Information updated on 2023-03-10.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Gatherings included funerals, weddings, business meetings, and workshops, are permitted with continued safety protocols: wearing of masks, social distancing, and the use of hand sanitizers when regular hand-washing is impossible.
Restaurants have resumed operates at full capacity as permitted by their trading licenses.
All sports and recreational activities have resumed.
The sale and consumption of alcohol are again permitted.
All schools are open and follow safety protocols.
Mask use
Masks are not required
Gatherings: Allowed
Events are allowed but wearing of masks, social distancing, and frequent sanitizing is mandatory
Restaurants and bars: Fully Open
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open