Daily cost breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $29 | $105 | $336 |
| Food & drink | $17 | $60 | $192 |
| Local transport | $8 | $30 | $96 |
| Activities | $11 | $40 | $128 |
| Other | $4 | $15 | $48 |
| Total per day | $69 | $250 | $800 |
How much does a trip to Botswana cost?
A 7-day trip to Botswana costs about $483–$5,600 per person (2026), roughly $69–$800 per day, from budget to luxury travel. That covers accommodation, food, local transport and activities, and excludes international flights. Figures are recorded averages per traveler.
Daily costs are per person per day, excluding international flights, two sharing a room.
Botswana trip cost quick facts
| Budget daily cost | $69 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range daily cost | $250 |
| Luxury daily cost | $800 |
| Accommodation (mid-range) | $105 / day |
| Food (mid-range) | $60 / day |
| Local transport (mid-range) | $30 / day |
| Activities (mid-range) | $40 / day |
| Currency | USD |
| Cheapest season | Green season (Dec–Mar) |
Average daily budget: from $69 per traveler
Budget travel
$69 / day
One week for two travelers: $966
Mid-range travel
$250 / day
One week for two travelers: $3,500
Luxury travel
$800 / day
One week for two travelers: $11,200
How much money do I need for 2 weeks in Botswana?
Per traveler for 14 days, excluding flights: budget $966, mid-range $3,500, luxury $11,200.
| Trip length | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $207 | $750 | $2,400 |
| 7 days | $483 | $1,750 | $5,600 |
| 10 days | $690 | $2,500 | $8,000 |
| 14 days | $966 | $3,500 | $11,200 |
| 30 days | $2,070 | $7,500 | $24,000 |
Is my budget enough for Botswana?
- Is $1,500 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers budget travel ($483) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $1,500 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers budget travel ($966) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($1,750) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers budget travel ($966) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($1,750) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($3,500) per traveler, excluding flights.
Botswana trip cost FAQ
- How much does a trip to Botswana cost per day?
- Recorded daily spend starts at about $69 per traveler, with a mid-range day at about $250 and a luxury day at about $800. Flights are not included.
- How much does one week in Botswana cost for two?
- At mid-range level, about $3,500 for two travelers over seven days, excluding flights.
- Is Botswana expensive to visit?
- Recorded daily costs in Botswana range from about $69 on a budget to about $800 for luxury travel per traveler. Compare it with other countries in the Guidese Trip Cost Index.
- How much money do I need for 10 days in Botswana?
- About $690 per traveler at the lowest recorded daily level, or about $2,500 at mid-range, excluding flights.
- What is included in the Botswana daily cost?
- Accommodation, food, local transport and activities per traveler. International flights, visas and insurance are not included.
Is Botswana cheaper than nearby countries?
Mid-range daily cost per traveler, same currency only.
| Country | Mid-range / day |
|---|---|
| Botswana | $250 |
| Tanzania | $181 |
| Namibia | $160 |
| Kenya | $150 |
| Rwanda | $131 |
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"Other" covers small daily extras such as a local SIM card, tips and small purchases.