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Botswana Tourism Statistics: 2,850 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 2,850 Airbnb stays in Botswana in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 2,850
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 14,640
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 86%
Key facts
Botswana Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Botswana at 2,850 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Botswana added up to 14,640 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Botswana lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 31 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Botswana in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Botswana had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Botswana in October were booked furthest ahead, about 38 days, against 19 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 86% of Botswana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by South Africa at 27% and the United States at 15%.
- Among Botswana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Gaborone was the top origin city at 9.9%, ahead of Johannesburg at 7.3%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Botswana 27th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Gaborone, the only town it lists in Botswana, had 2,131 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Botswana
Botswana had 293 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 2,850 stays and 14,640 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 31 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 3 towns it tracks in Botswana; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 293
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 2,850
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 14,640
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 31 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Botswana?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Botswana in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, August, September, July, June, February, November, May, March, October, January, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.7% | 20 days |
| August | 9.0% | 34 days |
| September | 8.8% | 30 days |
| July | 8.6% | 35 days |
| June | 8.5% | 22 days |
| February | 8.5% | 20 days |
| November | 8.3% | 30 days |
| May | 8.0% | 25 days |
| March | 7.9% | 22 days |
| October | 7.8% | 38 days |
| January | 7.5% | 19 days |
| April | 7.3% | 33 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Botswana Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Botswana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 86% came from abroad, led by South Africa at 27% and the United States at 15%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Gaborone was the top origin city at 9.9%, ahead of Johannesburg at 7.3%. The figures rest on 4,889 reviews, written over many years.
86% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 86%
- From within Botswana 14%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Botswana
| Gaborone | 2,131 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. South Africa is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the one of Botswana's 3 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Botswana
When is high season in Botswana?
The busiest Airbnb month in Botswana in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September.
What is the quietest month in Botswana?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Botswana in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 33 days ahead, against 38 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Botswana?
A typical Airbnb stay in Botswana lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 31 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in September to 6.4 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Botswana come from?
Of Botswana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 86% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were South Africa at 27% and the United States at 15%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Gaborone at 9.9%, ahead of Johannesburg at 7.3%.
What is the most booked town in Botswana on Airbnb?
Gaborone is the only town AirROI lists in Botswana, with an estimated 2,131 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 3 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 4,889 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.