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Botswana
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- Gaborone
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- English, Tswana
- Geographic region
- Southern Africa
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Gaborone / Airports
Gaborone Airport to City Centre: Taxi, Car Hire or Pickup
Sir Seretse Khama airport is about 10 km north of Gaborone. Taxis are the public option and no airport bus is listed, so agree the fare before you get in.
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Botswana Self-Drive Safari: 4x4 Rental, Borders, Parks
Planning a Botswana self-drive in a 4x4: which licence to carry, what rental cover excludes, the P40 levy at the border, border post hours, park bookings and night risks.
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