U.S. travel advisory: Botswana - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime . Crime Petty crime and crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes are also common, including home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and “smash and grabs” from vehicles.
- Published by source
- 2026-06-17
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-22
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
What the official notice says
Risk: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Sources
- U.S. State Department Travel Advisories Tier A · official published 2026-06-17
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| Entry | Kind | Observed | Evidence hash | Entry hash |
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| #453 | new | 2026-10-22 | bd7996d3daf2…8301fe | 3180b180aaff…fd45ca |
Chain head: #1076 8ad5adc30b9b…88ce20