Major city · Botswana
Gweta
Spend one day in Gweta for a village walk and a short 4WD tour to nearby baobabs or Makgadikgadi pans; add another half‑day for a guided excursion.
Gweta is a small village on the Nata‑Maun highway, offering easy walks, cultural visits and access to Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan attractions. One full day covers the village sights; a half‑day extra lets you join a 4WD tour to baobabs or the pans.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BWP
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (wet, limited wildlife viewing)
- Airports
- Sir Seretse Khama (MUB) · Kasane (BBK)
- Nights
- 1
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- Botswana ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Botswana government sources before booking; most Western passports are visa-exempt, others use the Botswana e-visa.
- Botswana ↗Light-aircraft transfers limit luggage by weight and require soft bags; confirm the limit with your camp or operator before packing.
- Botswana ↗Self-driving in Moremi, Chobe and the Central Kalahari needs a properly equipped 4x4, booked campsites and experience in sand driving.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gweta999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gweta, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Botswana pula (BWP), about 13–14 per US$ in 2026 (check).Botswana-wide
- SIM or eSIMMascom, Orange and BTC (beMOBILE) sell SIMs with passport registration in Maun, Kasane and Gaborone.Botswana-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in towns; camps provide filtered water.Botswana-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Botswana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Botswana-wide
- SafetyGweta is generally safe; watch road traffic, keep valuables secure, and follow guide advice for remote tours.
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- RestroomsFlush toilets in towns and camps; long drop at some public campsites.Botswana-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 997 ambulance · 998 fire
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturdays and are limited on Sundays in small towns.Botswana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMUB Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Maun) (Main gateway to Okavango; about 205 km (127 mi) east, 3‑4 h by road).MUB Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Maun) (Main gateway to Okavango; about 127 mi (205 km) east, 3‑4 h by road).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; 4WD or quad‑bike tours to nearby attractions are arranged by Gweta Lodge.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MUB Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Maun) (Main gateway to Okavango; about 205 km (127 mi) east, 3‑4 h by road) · BBK Kasane Airport (Near the Chobe River, about 300 km (186 mi) north‑east, 5‑6 h drive)MUB Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Maun) (Main gateway to Okavango; about 127 mi (205 km) east, 3‑4 h by road) · BBK Kasane Airport (Near the Chobe River, about 186 mi (300 km) north‑east, 5‑6 h drive)
Map of Gweta
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gweta: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; 4WD or quad‑bike tours to nearby attractions are arranged by Gweta Lodge.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Makgadikgadi Pans
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
4WD tour from Gweta Lodge, about 30 km (19 mi) south4WD tour from Gweta Lodge, about 19 mi (30 km) south
Requires park permit; best in dry season.
Baobab trees (Greens Baobab)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
4WD or quad bike, 27 km (17 mi) south of village4WD or quad bike, 17 mi (27 km) south of village
Short walk to the trees; no fee.
Kubu Island
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
4WD to track start, then walk to island in Sowa Pan
Remote; bring water and check tide conditions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gweta Lodge
Secure camping, family chalets, pool, wi‑fi; central village location.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- P200–P300 excl. bed
- Mid
- P300–P500 excl. bed
- High
- P500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Gweta Lodge camp/chalet2 × 1 night × BWP 150 | BWP 300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BWP 250 | BWP 500 |
| 4WD tour to baobabs or pans2 × BWP 350 · check | BWP 700 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × BWP 250 · check | BWP 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BWP 200 |
| Trip total≈ BWP 1,100 per person per day, bed included | BWP 2,200 |
P50–P675 per night, check exact rate
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus fare Gweta → Maun | P42.15 |
| Lunch at Gweta Lodge | P35 |
| 4WD tour to baobabs or pans (per person) | P200–P500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules are infrequent; confirm times at the bus station.
- Entry to Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan requires a pre‑booked campsite reservation.
- Roads to remote sites can be rough; use a 4WD vehicle.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 997
- Fire
- 998
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Ka aterese e, ka kgopelaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance997
- Fire998
Embassy
US consulate in Gaborone; contact for assistance (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Gweta → Maun bus: about P42.15, 2–3 h (check schedule)
- Gweta Lodge 4WD tour: about P200–P500 per person, 1–3 h (check)
Say or show
- Dumela — Hello (du-ME-la)
- Ke bokae? — How much? (ke bo-KAE?)
- Ke kae le go ya ka bus? — Where is the bus stop? (ke KAE le go ya ka bus?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gweta. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (wet, limited wildlife viewing) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at a campsite in Makgadikgadi for deeper wildlife viewing.
- Combine with a visit to Nxai Pan for a two‑day pan adventure.
Sources
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