Moving to Botswana from Namibia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Namibia to Botswana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Namibia to Botswana.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Botswana compared to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Namibia generally does better on safety, though Botswana leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia performs better than Botswana across all environment metrics.
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
Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in unemployment rate.
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
Botswana generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Department (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 | Windhoek | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) |
Data:
Namibia Meteorological Service,
Botswana Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.
Namibia passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Free
Botswana passport holder visiting Namibia
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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Botswana: 7.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Botswana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Botswana safe for expats?
Namibia generally does better on safety, though Botswana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Botswana is 11.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Namibia?
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in suicide rate. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 5.5 in Namibia. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Botswana compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Botswana
At a Glance
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| Population | 3,092,816 | 2,562,122 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Botswanan Pula (BWP) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | English, Tswana |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +264 | +267 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 999 |