how do I pay when travelling in Namibia or Botswana

When visiting Namibia, you can pay with cash or a credit card. Namibia accepts both Namibian Dollars and South African Rand for cash payments. When travelling in Botswana, you can pay with cash or a credit card. You can pay with cash in Botswana using either Pula or US dollars. We urge that you keep your cash to a minimum. Save some for tipping. At the airport, you can exchange any foreign currency.