Botswana, paid in CAD.
The Okavango Delta and Chobe, run on a deliberate high-price, low-volume model.
Pricier. Exchange rate alone: −2.3%. Local prices: +6.6%.
- Lean
- C$75
- Comfort
- C$674
The short answerIn CAD, as of November 12, 2026
Botswana: as of November 12, 2026, 5.9% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in CAD (Canadian dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −2.3%, and prices in the country rose +6.6%. A mid-range day costs about C$240 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+1.3%) and SEK did worst (−10.8%).
What CAD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$246+1.3%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,608+1.1%
- South African randR 2,794+0.3%
- British pound£127−2.8%
- UAE dirhamAED 617−3.0%
- Singapore dollarS$216−3.6%
- US dollar$168−3.6%
- Mexican pesoMX$3,130−4.8%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$303−4.9%
- Canadian dollarC$240−5.9%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,318−6.0%
- Indian rupee₹15,800−7.8%
- Brazilian realR$938−8.1%
- Japanese yen¥26,900−8.1%
- Euro€152−8.2%
- Danish kronekr 1,134−9.3%
- Swiss francCHF 140−9.8%
- Swedish kronakr 1,678−10.8%
Booking a trip: Botswana
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