There is also a small but active stock exchange. There are only two seasons in Botswana, summer, which lasts from October to April or winter, lasting from May to September. The rainy season is generally between December and February and temperatures can reach 40 C during the day even in winter, although it can become very cold at night. Visitors planning on staying longer than 90 days will need to apply for prior permission. One Pula is made up of 100 Thebe.
Malaria is endemic to certain parts of the country.
Consult your physician at least two weeks before departing for Botswana. Water is safe to drink in the main urban areas but should be boiled or sterilized elsewhere. Banks represented are Barclays Bank of Botswana, Standard Chartered Bank of Botswana, Stanbic, First National Bank of Botswana, Union Bank of Botswana, Zimbank of Botswana. Any amount of currency may be imported into Botswana as long as it is declared.