In its 2025 assessment map, the Spanish foreign ministry declared Botswana the least risky country in Africa for travel. The map highlights countries to avoid, designating Sudan, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Somalia as dangerous. Countries including South Africa and Cameroon are also considered risky. In contrast, Botswana, with a population of 2.3 million and a long-standing reputation for safety since independence in 1966, stands alongside several European nations and Japan or South Korea as a destination with minimal risk of insecurity or terrorism and ranks as the least corrupt country on the continent.
According to Spain's assessment map for foreign travel recommendations in 2025, Botswana has been declared the least risky country for travel in Africa.
Despite sharing borders with nations plagued by periodic unrest, Botswana has cultivated a reputation as southern Africa's safest since gaining independence in 1966.
Other countries, such as South Africa, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast, are placed in a danger zone and categorized as to be avoided.
Alongside several European countries and Japan or South Korea, Botswana is regarded as a destination with minimal risk of insecurity or terrorism.
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