Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
D, G
Plugs & sockets in Zimbabwe
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
D, G
Botswana to Zimbabwe: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) No Adapter Needed
Getting ready for your journey from Botswana to Zimbabwe? Electrical compatibility is easy to overlook, but bringing the wrong plug or forgetting an adapter can leave you scrambling at your hotel. Here's what you need to know.
Since Botswana and Zimbabwe both support Type D, G plugs, you can use your chargers and appliances without a travel adapter. One less thing to worry about.
The voltage and frequency in Zimbabwe (230V, 50Hz) are the same as Botswana (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
When packing for Zimbabwe, bring at least one adapter per room if you're traveling with others. Airport shops often sell them at a markup, so ordering one online beforehand saves money. A small power strip from home can also multiply a single adapter into several outlets.


