Government Advisory
45
ElevatedLevel 2: Exercise increased caution
Botswana
AfricaHigher risk than 49% of countries. Main concerns: petty crime and tourist scams.
Traveler Practical Risk
41
ElevatedConfidence: high. Main drivers: petty crime, tourist scams, transport reliability.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🔓Petty Crime
Africa avg: 5768
🎭Scams
Africa avg: 6658
🚌Transport
Africa avg: 6641
⚠️Violent Incident
Africa avg: 5030
📢Civil Unrest
Africa avg: 7230
🌊Natural Disaster
Africa avg: 2424
🏥Health
Africa avg: 4318
Practical advice
- ✓Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 2/26/2024
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-02-26 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Botswana
- Is Botswana safe to travel to?
- Botswana has a practical risk score of 41/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are petty crime and tourist scams.
- What are the main travel risks in Botswana?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Botswana are: petty crime, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Botswana?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Botswana is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Botswana?
- Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
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