Driving in Botswana — International Driving Permit guide
Botswana flag

在以下地区驾车 Botswana

Explore Botswana with your International Driving Permit. Discover local attractions, scenic routes, and unique driving experiences.

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基本信息

IDP Status
需要国际驾照
行驶方向
靠右

限速规定

50
市区
50 km/h
90
郊区
90 km/h
120
高速公路
120 km/h

国家旅行指南

Botswana represents African safari excellence with the Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert, and some of the continent's best wildlife viewing. This stable, prosperous nation offers premium safari experiences through pristine wilderness areas.

The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, creates a unique inland delta where the Okavango River spreads across the Kalahari sands. The seasonal floods transform the landscape, supporting incredible wildlife concentrations including elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, and countless bird species. Mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris provide intimate encounters.

Chobe National Park boasts Africa's highest elephant concentration, with herds of hundreds gathering along the Chobe River. The park offers excellent game drives and boat safaris. The Savuti region is famous for lion prides hunting elephants.

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve, one of the world's largest protected areas, showcases desert-adapted wildlife and offers a more remote safari experience. The Makgadikgadi Pans transform from barren salt flats to water-filled grasslands supporting zebra migrations.

Botswana cuisine features seswaa (pounded beef), morogo (wild spinach), and mopane worms as a protein source. Game meat including springbok and ostrich appears on menus.

Self-drive safaris in Botswana require serious 4x4 vehicles with proper equipment—sand tracks, river crossings, and remote conditions demand preparation. An International Driving Permit is required. Many visitors opt for fly-in safaris to lodges, but overland routes through the parks offer unforgettable adventures for prepared drivers.

热门驾车目的地

1
Capital City
2
Coastal Areas
3
Mountain Roads
4
Historical Sites

驾车贴士

始终随身携带国际驾照及本国驾照
熟悉当地交通规则
租车时核实保险要求
遵守当地限速规定

常见问题解答

Do I need an IDP to drive in Botswana?

Yes, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required to drive in Botswana. The IDP works alongside your national driving license.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Botswana?

In Botswana, traffic drives on the right side of the road.

What are the speed limits in Botswana?

Speed limits in Botswana: urban areas — 50 km/h, rural roads — 90 km/h, highways — 120 km/h.

How do I get an IDP for Botswana?

You can get your IDP online through our website in just a few minutes. You'll need a photo and your national driving license details.

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实用信息

国家代码BW
行驶方向靠右
国际驾照状态Required
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