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Food & Drink: Restaurants and bars can be found in main towns, often within hotels. Most lodges and safari camps also have restaurants and licensed bars, although food is generally basic outside major hotels and restaurants. The standard of food in lodges and camps is generally very good.
There is local beer and in general no restrictions on alcohol.
Nightlife: Most people get up early in the morning, and nightlife is not very extensive. However, there are some bars and restaurants in Gaborone. The city also has a cinema. Maun has around five restaurants and a small cinema.
Shopping: Woodcarvings, handcrafted jewellery, woven goods and attractive basketry are recommended. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1800, Sat 0830-1300.
Special Events: Annual events on Botswana’s calendar include: Apr Botswana Defence Force Day. May Industrial Trade and Commercial Exhibition. Jul 16 President’s Day (celebrated with traditional dancing, musical events, including performances by the Defence Force Band, and karate shows). Aug International Trade Fair. Sep 30 Botswana Day (marked by colourful parades). Oct Food and Drink Exhibition.
Social Conventions: As most people in Botswana follow their traditional pattern of life, visitors should be sensitive to customs which will inevitably be unfamiliar to them. Outside urban areas, people may well not be used to visitors. Casual clothing is acceptable and in urban centres, normal courtesies should be observed. Photography: Airports, official residences and defence establishments should not be photographed. Permission should be obtained to photograph local people. Tipping: A discretionary ten per cent in urban centres. It is customary to tip the game guide and lodge staff while on safari.
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