Moving to Botswana from Mauritius
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritius to Botswana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Mauritius to Botswana, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritius to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mauritius generally does better on environment, though Botswana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Mauritius performs better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016), Botswana Unified Revenue Service (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Louis | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
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| Month | Port Louis | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) |
| Feb | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) |
| Apr | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) |
| Jun | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) |
| Jul | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) |
| Sep | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) |
| Oct | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) |
| Nov | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) |
Data:
Mauritius Meteorological Services,
Botswana Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius and Botswana. To live, work, or study long-term in Botswana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Botswana's immigration authority.
Mauritius passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Free
Botswana passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Botswana?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Botswana has 7.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Botswana safe for expats?
Mauritius performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 11.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Mauritius.
How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Mauritius?
Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 14.4 in Mauritius. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).
What's the weather like in Botswana compared to Mauritius?
The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.
