Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa-free For Many Nationalities For Up To 14 Days; Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Arrival form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging by taxis
- Street vendor scams
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
112
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Mtn Mobile Money
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10-15% Is Common In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drug Use
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsLand disputes
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Lumela
Loo-meh-lah
Goodbye
Tsamaya hantle
Tsa-mah-yah hahn-tleh
Please
Ka kopo
Kah koh-poh
Thank you
Kea leboha
Kay-ah leh-boh-hah
Sorry
Ke masiela
Kay mah-see-lah
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Na u bua Senyesemane?
Nah oo boo-ah Sen-ye-seh-mah-neh?
I don’t understand
Ke sitwa ho utloisisa
Kay see-twah ho oot-loo-ee-sah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Na u ka bua butle, ka kopo?
Nah oo kah boo-ah boot-leh, kah koh-poh?
Can you help me, please?
Na u ka nthusa, ka kopo?
Nah oo kah n-too-sah, kah koh-poh?
What does this mean?
Se se bolela eng?
Seh seh boh-leh-lah eh-ng?