How much does a trip to Botswana cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedBWP 10,500 44%
- FoodBWP 4,900 21%
- TransportBWP 1,400 6%
- SightsBWP 7,000 29%
What a day costs in Botswana
Per person, in BWP
A mid-range day in Botswana costs about BWP 1,700 per person: BWP 750 for a bed, BWP 350 for food, BWP 100 for local transport and BWP 500 for sights. On a budget the same day is about BWP 530; in comfort, about BWP 3,950. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $123.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightGuesthouse / 3-star / 4-star in Gaborone · Source | BWP 350 | BWP 750 | BWP 1,500 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Gaborone · Source | BWP 150 | BWP 350 | BWP 700 |
| Transport a dayLocal travel in Gaborone · Source | BWP 30 | BWP 100 | BWP 250 |
| Sights a dayOne activity in or near Gaborone · Source | Free | BWP 500 | BWP 1,500 |
| A day in total | BWP 530 | BWP 1,700 | BWP 3,950 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara Nwosu against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Botswana trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to BWP 23,800.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | BWP 1,590$115 | BWP 5,100$368 | BWP 11,850$856 |
| 7 days | BWP 3,710$268 | BWP 11,900$860 | BWP 27,650$1,998 |
| 14 days | BWP 7,420$536 | BWP 23,800$1,719 | BWP 55,300$3,995 |
| 30 days | BWP 15,900$1,149 | BWP 51,000$3,684 | BWP 118,500$8,561 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
Trip costs elsewhere in Africa
Trip cost calculatorTrip cost FAQ
How much does Botswana cost per day?
For one person, about BWP 530 on a budget, BWP 1,700 mid-range or BWP 3,950 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Botswana?
For one person, about BWP 3,710 on a budget, BWP 11,900 mid-range or BWP 27,650 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Botswana?
About BWP 14,840 on a budget, BWP 47,600 mid-range or BWP 110,600 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Botswana expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Botswana costs about $123. Of the 112 destinations we price, 47 are cheaper and 64 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Botswana?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: BWP 750 of the BWP 1,700 a day, about 44%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.