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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Botswana
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (wet, limited wildlife viewing)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BWP
- Money
- Currency is the Botswana pula (BWP), about 13–14 per US$ in 2026 (check). Most safari camps are paid in advance in US dollars; cards work in Maun, Kasane and Gaborone.
- Daily spend
- Budget P200–P300 excl. bed · Mid P300–P500 excl. bed · High P500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Mascom, Orange and BTC (beMOBILE) sell SIMs with passport registration in Maun, Kasane and Gaborone.
- Emergency
- Police 999 · Ambulance 997 · Fire 998
- Plugs
- Types D, G, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK-style G is common in towns; camps have limited charging, often by solar.
- Tipping
- Safari guide: US$15–25 per guest per day.; Camp staff (shared box): US$10–15 per guest per day.; Mokoro poler: US$10–20 per day.; Transfer driver: US$5–10.; Restaurant: About 10%.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in towns; camps provide filtered water.
- Toilets
- Flush toilets in towns and camps; long drop at some public campsites.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus fare Gweta → Maun | P42.15 |
| Lunch at Gweta Lodge | P35 |
| 4WD tour to baobabs or pans (per person) | P200–P500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MUB · Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Maun)
- Main gateway to Okavango; about 205 km (127 mi) east, 3‑4 h by roadMain gateway to Okavango; about 127 mi (205 km) east, 3‑4 h by road
- BBK · Kasane Airport
- Near the Chobe River, about 300 km (186 mi) north‑east, 5‑6 h driveNear the Chobe River, about 186 mi (300 km) north‑east, 5‑6 h drive
Typical fares
- Gweta → Maun bus
- about P42.15, 2–3 h (check schedule)
- Gweta Lodge 4WD tour
- about P200–P500 per person, 1–3 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village is walkable; 4WD or quad‑bike tours to nearby attractions are arranged by Gweta Lodge.
See and do
Known for
- Gweta Lodge village tours
- Baobab trees
- Makgadikgadi Pans access
- Kubu Island
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Makgadikgadi Pans | 4WD tour from Gweta Lodge, about 30 km (19 mi) south4WD tour from Gweta Lodge, about 19 mi (30 km) south | ≈2 h round‑trip |
| Baobab trees (Greens Baobab) | 4WD or quad bike, 27 km (17 mi) south of village4WD or quad bike, 17 mi (27 km) south of village | ≈1 h each way |
| Kubu Island | 4WD to track start, then walk to island in Sowa Pan | ≈3 h total |
Sleep
- Gweta Lodge
- Secure camping, family chalets, pool, wi‑fi; central village location.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Dumeladu-ME-la |
| How much? | Ke bokae?ke bo-KAE? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Ke kae le go ya ka bus?ke KAE le go ya ka bus? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Dumela Rra / Mma' before anything; avoid: Skipping the greeting
- Handshake: Hold your right forearm with your left hand when shaking or giving; avoid: Limp or one-handed passing of objects to elders
- In camp: Follow the escort rule after dark; avoid: Walking alone to your tent
- Photos: Ask first in villages; avoid: Photographing officials or buildings
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Gweta is generally safe; watch road traffic, keep valuables secure, and follow guide advice for remote tours.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Gweta yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gweta Lodge village tours
- Baobab trees
- Makgadikgadi Pans access
- Kubu Island
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Gweta, revision 5274911 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5274911
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/gweta). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.