Place · Airport road
Craft shops and basket sellers
A stop for Okavango baskets, beadwork and carvings from local makers: 30–45 minutes on a morning before a flight, with a fair price and no wildlife products.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 30–45 min
- p95 75 min
- Price
- BWP 150–500
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- 08:00 or 17:00
- desk crowd estimate
- 28″ bags
- Yes
- Airport road: ok
- Getting there
- Craft shops on the airport road, by taxi
- Okavango baskets
- Legal souvenirs only
- Flat-pack for flights
- Free entry
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 08:00 or 17:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun · busiest Fri, Sat · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: BWP 150–500 (2026 estimate)
- Time to spend
- 30–45 min · up to 75 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Okavango baskets are a well-known local craft; look for tight, even weaving.
- Prices are negotiable at stalls, fixed in shops.
- Baskets are bulky: ask about a flat pack for your flight.
- No ivory, horn or skin products: they are illegal to export.
Best time of day
Plan 30–45 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday
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Time on site
Minimum
20min
Worthwhile
30min
Typical
45min
p95
75min
Shop hours vary and are not printed until verified.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Dress code
- Casual.
- Bags & lockers
- Small bags fine.
- Photos
- Ask first, and do not photograph makers without consent.
- What's closed
- Sundays and public holidayscheckMany shops close or shorten hours.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Small woven basket | BWP 150–500 (2026 estimate) | Quality and size drive the price. |
| Large decorative basket | BWP 800–3,000+ (2026 estimate) | Ask about a flat pack. |
| Beaded necklace or bracelet | BWP 40–200 (2026 estimate) | Counter politely. |
How to do it well
- 1Look at baskets in two shops before you buy: weave tightness, colour and price vary.
- 2Ask who made the piece and where; good sellers can tell you.
- 3Pay in cash or by card where accepted; small notes help at stalls.
- 4Wrap baskets in your soft bag or ask the shop to pack them flat; check your airline's rules.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Craft shops on the airport road, by taxi
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- none of note
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet on weekday mornings; busier before Jul–Oct flights.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- low
Bailouts
heat
Shop or café with AC
rain
Indoor shop or café
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Operator office forecourt (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlynone of note
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: yes · yes
- Stroller: yes · yesok
Flat shop floors with a step at some doors (check).
Combine with
- 5 minCoffee on the airport road · eat
- 10 minDelta scenic flight desks
Walk the Airport road area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Red lines
- Do not buy ivory, horn, skins or any wildlife product; export can be a criminal offence.
- Ask before photographing sellers or makers.
More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · With kids
With kids
- with kids
- Short and easy; keep children away from fragile pieces.
- child price
- Free
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Gift shoppers | good | Local, legal and light enough for a soft bag if flat-packed. |
| Craft lovers | good | The best baskets are made by hand. |
| Budget travellers | ok | Beads and small items are cheap. |
Skip it if
- You have no room in a camp-flight soft bag.
- You dislike bargaining.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Are prices fixed?
Shops have tags; stalls usually allow a friendly counter-offer.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do shops take cards?
Many do; small stalls take cash.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Where do the baskets come from?
Many are woven by communities around the Delta; ask the seller who made them.
Can I take baskets on a flight?
Yes, but check airline size limits; pack flat.
Can I bargain?
Politely at stalls; not in shops with tags.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialBotswana Tourism Organisation
- secondaryWikivoyage — Maun