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Send a Parcel To Botswana Fast - DHL Courier Delivery
- Send a parcel to Botswana from £40.95 in 3 working days
- Send letters, documents & parcels up to 25kg when dropping off, and up to 100kg when booking a courier collection
- Real-time tracked & door-to-door delivery
- Book a courier collection online or by calling DHL Customer Service - you’ll need to print parcel labels and customs documents; weigh and measure your own packaging
- Pre 09:00, pre 12:00, and insurance services are available when booking a collection online or by phone
- Drop off at over 1,200 locations across the UK
- No need to weigh, measure or print when dropping off your parcel and prices are determined by the size of the free box or envelope you choose and the zone that you’re sending it to
Botswana is a landlocked country located in the centre of Southern Africa bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia with the shortest border at only 150 metres. Known for its vast wilderness, rich wildlife, and precious diamonds, Botswana is a destination of natural beauty and adventure with its sprawling delta, national parks and nature reserves. Natural highlights include the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan - one of the largest salt pans in the world, the Okavango Delta - the largest inland delta, the Chobe National Park - renowned for its large concentration of wildlife, and the massive Kalahari Desert. Botswana is one of the best destinations in Africa for wildlife lovers.
Sending a parcel to Botswana is straightforward with DHL Express’s reliable and fast delivery network. As one of the world’s leading courier services, with reach in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, you can trust DHL Express to deliver your package to all the corners of Botswana safely and promptly - from its bustling capital Gaborone to smaller towns and cities like Francistown, Maun, Serowe, and Kasane. DHL Express ensures prompt and safe delivery - fast and secure delivery anywhere in Botswana.
With DHL Express, sending a parcel to Botswana can take as little as 3 working days. We offer a door-to-door delivery service ensuring that parcels are signed for upon arrival. You can also track your parcel’s journey for free online or via WhatsApp chat (WhatsApp calls are not supported), all without needing a DHL account.
How do I send a parcel to Botswana?
Choose from three delivery options. If you would like to book a parcel collection, this can be done through our online DHLitNow service or by speaking to Customer Service. Alternatively, if you would prefer to drop off your parcel, you can use a DHL Service Point location. Simply complete your parcel details online, then pack your items into our free packaging provided and pay to send your parcel when in store.
- 1 January, Monday - New Year’s Day
- 2 January, Tuesday - New Year Holiday
- 29 March, Friday - Good Friday
- 30 March, Saturday - Easter Saturday
- 1 April, Monday - Easter Monday
- 1 May, Wednesday - Labour Day
- 9 May, Thursday - Ascension Day
- 1 July, Monday - Sir Seretse Khama Day
- 15 July, Monday - President’s Day
- 16 July, Tuesday - President’s Day Holiday
- 30 September, Monday - Botswana Day
- 1 October, Tuesday - Botswana Day Holiday
- 25 December, Wednesday - Christmas Day
- 26 December, Thursday - Boxing Day
* Public holidays in Botswana may affect our estimated transit times.
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- The size of Botswana is extremely similar to that of France, however, only has a population of around 2 million people. In comparison, France has a population of around 70 million people.
- Nearly 40% of Botswana's landscape is dedicated to national parks, reserves, and wildlife management areas, primarily for conservation purposes.
- Botswana is home to the highest concentration of elephants in Africa, with a density of 1.28 elephants per square km which adds up to over 130,000 elephants.
- The Makgadikgadi Salt Pan is one of the largest salt pans in the world, measuring over 12,000 square kilometres,
- The Chobe National Park is one of the best wildlife destinations in the world.
- The Kalahari Desert spans 900, 000 square kilometres covering 70% of Botswana and touching 9 African countries.
- The Okavango Delta, one of the world's largest inland deltas, floods seasonally, creating a vibrant ecosystem that supports a diverse array of wildlife. Over 450 species have been recorded in the area.
- Botswana is one of the world’s largest producers of diamonds, it was the second-largest producer in 2016 with over 40 million carats produced.
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