As of November 12, 2026, Mauritius is cheaper than Botswana for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $133 in Mauritius against $168 in Botswana, a gap of 26.5%. Over the past year Mauritius has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.4% after inflation, against −3.6%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Mauritius is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Botswana | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $168 | $133 |
| Lean day | $53 | $56 |
| Comfortable day | $473 | $327 |
| Real change, 12 months | −3.6% | +2.4% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −0.7% | +3.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | +2.6% | +1.8% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.4 · Workable | 4.2 · Well set up |
| Index score | 46 | 55 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Nov | Apr, Dec |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The Okavango Delta and Chobe, run on a deliberate high-price, low-volume model.
The catchLodge safaris cost $500 to $1,500 a night. Only self-drivers with their own camping gear see it cheaply.
A polished Indian Ocean island that is easier and cheaper than the Maldives or Seychelles.
The catchFlights are long and expensive from almost everywhere, and the best beaches front resorts.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.