Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Botswana law
Cannabis laws in Gaborne follow Botswana’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is regulated under recent legislation. Possession for unauthorized purposes can result in penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Regulated availability
- Possession: Illegal without authorization
- Buying/Selling: Restricted to regulated use
- Tourists: Subject to national regulations
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Police encounters around Gaborone could go lightly in the accounts people shared. A polite conversation sometimes ended without even a warning. There was talk of bribes, too, though nothing to count on.
Where to Buy Marijuana
At the bus rank, the local Rasta crowd knew the scene. The words to recognise were dagga and motokwane.
Marijuana Prices
Cheap, even for the good stuff. A block was quoted at about $20, while the rough stuff went for $1–2 per “rocket.” The dollar currency and weights weren’t specified.
Types of Marijuana
Swazi and Malawi Gold reigned supreme. Those were the highs to beat.