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Botswana
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Botswana is open to leisure tourism and remains a live safari destination rather than a place tourists are broadly avoiding. The main traveler issues are crime, seasonal weather disruptions, and some health precautions in northern areas, not conflict or terrorism.
crime concerns in urban areasseasonal drought and extreme heatrainy-season flooding/heavy rainsrare demonstrations that can disrupt trafficmalaria risk in the north
More travelers are goingOn Condé Nast Traveler 2026 · Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026
Generally known for
Vibrant arts sceneUNESCO World Heritage sitesSafe travel environmentDiverse ecosystemsRich wildlife experiencesCultural immersion opportunities
Worth knowing
Cultural dilution from modernizationLanguage barriers with indigenous groupsHigh costs for cultural experiencesHigh safari costsRemote locations may pose challenges
Destination profile
Traveler
78
Culture
78
Nature
90
Logistics
78
At a glance
Home to the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rich wildlife experiences, particularly in Chobe National Park.
Cultural immersion opportunities with the San people.
High daily travel costs averaging $150 to $300.
Limited public transportation options across the country.
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