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title: "Botswana for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/botswana
description: "Botswana for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Maun (52/100). Botswana has no digital-…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Botswana for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Botswana has 2 cities in the dataset. Maun scores highest under balanced weights at 52/100. Botswana has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Botswana, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Maun | 52 | — | 5.2 | Okavango Delta gateway; Bush pilots and safari operators | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/maun |
| 2 | Gaborone | 51 | — | 5.3 | Political stability; Gaborone Game Reserve | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/gaborone |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 12.98 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2023 |
| Political stability | 85th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 60/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 61.2 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.731 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 90 days visa-free |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Botswana yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/gaborone-vs-maun

## FAQ

### Is Botswana good for digital nomads?

Maun scores 52/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 835 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Botswana's 2 cities average 51.7/100. Strongest factors in Maun: air quality and climate; weakest: getting there & around.

### What is the cheapest city in Botswana for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Botswana yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Botswana have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Botswana without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Botswana has the fastest internet?

Gaborone, with a measured median download of 5.3 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Botswana?

Botswana records 12.98 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2023) and sits at the 85th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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