Travel adapter from Germany to Botswana — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Botswana?

Botswana uses Type M plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Germany and Botswana, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Germany, you will need a travel adapter for Botswana. Germany uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Botswana uses Type M, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Germany (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Botswana (destination)

Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Botswana

Voltage

Germany 230 V

Botswana 230 V

Match

Frequency

Germany 50 Hz

Botswana 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Botswana

In Botswana, the standard power plug is Type M. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Botswana is the same shape — Type M, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Botswana plug guide