U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime. Crime Petty crime and crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana.
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Is Botswana safe? 🇧🇼
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As of October 2026, Botswana scores 74/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Botswana Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Botswana destinations assessed, Maun scores highest (75/100), while Gaborone scores lowest (73/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Botswana: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Botswana destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇼MaunSafe · updated 18 October 202675#2🇧🇼KasaneSafe · updated 29 July 202675#3🇧🇼GaboroneSafe · updated 13 October 202673
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03 · Evidence Signals
Botswana safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2021 | 11.4 / 100k | 42 | World Bank Open Data (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 85/100 | 85 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 16.5 / 100k | 50 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Botswana safety FAQ
Is Botswana safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Botswana Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Botswana averages 74/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Botswana?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Maun currently scores highest at 75/100 (Safe). Gaborone scores lowest at 73/100.
Where does this Botswana safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.