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Botswana Trip Cost Calculator

Botswana is unapologetically premium. Low-volume, high-cost tourism is national policy — the Okavango Delta is one of the world's most expensive safaris.

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Sanctuary Stanley, Chobe-area mid-range lodges, self-drive Central Kalahari.

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Daily cost by trip style

Per-person, per-day spending in Botswana. Mid-range and luxury assume double occupancy for accommodation; budget assumes per-bed.

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
AccommodationUSD 40USD 350USD 1500
Food & drinkUSD 15USD 50USD 120
Local transportUSD 40USD 100USD 250
IncidentalsUSD 15USD 40USD 100
Daily totalUSD 110USD 540USD 1970

Botswana budget wisdom

1

Mobile/camping safaris are the budget route into the Delta — USD 150 to 250/day.

2

Self-drive Central Kalahari + Chobe is exceptional value for adventurous travelers.

3

Delta luxury camps are all-inclusive — the daily rate covers everything including drinks.

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