Where to Stay
Find your perfect accommodation in Botswana
The sound that wakes you isn't an alarm. It's a lion roaring somewhere across the flood plain. You lie still. The stars are still visible through the mesh of your canvas tent. Outside, the delta is waking up.
Where you sleep in Botswana is everything. A luxury tented camp in the Okavango Delta means elephants drinking 30 metres from your bed. A safari lodge beside the Chobe River means sunset sundowners with hippos. A guesthouse in Maun means pilots in shorts planning your morning flight.
Botswana runs a high-cost, low-volume model. Premium camps cost serious money—but nothing comes between you and the wild. Choose your base carefully: it defines the entire experience.
📍 Best Places to Stay in Botswana
Botswana's geography determines where you stay. The Okavango Delta for water safari, Chobe for elephant herds, Makgadikgadi for salt flats and open skies. Gaborone and Maun are practical overnight stops rather than destinations. Most visitors combine two or three areas across a 7-10 day trip.
Choose Your Stay Style
Luxury tented camps or self-catering lodges. Private concessions or public campsites. All-inclusive wildlife experiences or budget guesthouses in town. Find what fits your safari style.
Hotels & Resorts
Luxury to budget, all in one place
→Apartments & Homes
More space, local experience
→Hostels & Budget
Social stays, wallet-friendly
→Alternative Stays
Search platforms for free or cheap stays
↓🔄 Alternative Stays — Travel Differently
Save money, stay longer, and experience local culture. These are links to platforms where you can search if these options are available in Botswana. Availability varies by country — use the links below to check what's offered here.
🏠 House Sitting
Stay for free in exchange for caring for someone's home and pets. Perfect for slow travelers and longer stays.
🏡 Home Swaps
Exchange your home with someone else's. No money changes hands — just swap locations.
🌾 Work Exchange
Work 20-25 hours per week in exchange for free accommodation and often meals. Farms, hostels, families, eco-projects.
💰 Money-Saving Tips
- Book in advance: Delta camps book up 6-12 months ahead for peak June-October season
- Moremi over private concessions: Public park camps in Moremi cost a fraction of private Delta lodges
- Self-drive Chobe: Book a Kasane guesthouse and rent a 4WD—you can self-drive Chobe at a fraction of the all-inclusive lodge price
- Shoulder season: May and November offer excellent game with lower rates and fewer visitors