Botswana is considered relatively safe for solo female travelers. Crime rates are much lower compared to other regional countries and the locals are friendly and helpful. However, as with any travel, some precautions such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of personal belongings are necessary.
Make friends before you go
Join the Botswana chat to meet female travelers and women living there, and make plans together.
Botswana chat
20 women
Heading to Botswana next month for two weeks! Anyone want to travel around together?
6:12pm
I'll be there too, still planning my route π
Mia, 6:14pm
Same! I want to see as much as I can. Want to plan it together?
I traveled all over Botswana as a solo woman. It's a very safe country. Public transportation is somewhat scarce, but it's doable as long as you don't want to stray too far from the main roads.