Emergency Numbers in Botswana 2026 — Police, Ambulance & Fire

GENERAL EMERGENCY

999

Call this number for any emergency in Botswana

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General Emergency

999

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Police

999

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Ambulance

997

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Fire Brigade

998

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info Traveler Notes for Botswana

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911 also works. Central emergency: 999. English widely spoken.

The main emergency number in Botswana is 999. Police: 999, Ambulance: 997, Fire: 998.

112 may not reliably work in Botswana. Use the local emergency numbers listed above instead.

update Last verified: January 15, 2026 · Data from EU Commission, ITU and national authorities.