Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Botswana, because the sockets there (Type M) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
The grid in Botswana works at 230 V and 50 Hz; the recorded sockets is Type M. No surprises on voltage: Botswana runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
The same socket system is used in Lesotho, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Djibouti, Madagascar and the Gambia use a completely different system. 2 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Botswana.
Protective earth
The usual sockets in Botswana include a protective earth.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Type M | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type M | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Botswana match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Type M.
The records list Type M; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Botswana from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →