UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Botswana safe? 🇧🇼
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As of July 2026, Botswana scores 67/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Botswana destinations assessed, Kasane scores highest (69/100), while Gaborone scores lowest (65/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
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🇧🇼KasaneSafe · updated 29 July 202669#2🇧🇼MaunSafe · updated 29 July 202668#3🇧🇼GaboroneModerate · updated 28 July 202665
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03 · Evidence Signals
Botswana safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 50 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2021 | 11.4 / 100k | 42 | World Bank Open Data (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 84/100 | 84 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| 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?
On our composite index Botswana averages 67/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Botswana?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Kasane currently scores highest at 69/100 (Safe). Gaborone scores lowest at 65/100.
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.