What are the best things to do in Francistown?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Francistown, Botswana. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
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Why visit Francistown
Travel guide for Francistown, Botswana — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Francistown is a stop in Botswana, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 55–140 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The dry season for the most comfortable travel. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Budget
Francistown trip cost
Budget
USD 25–45
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 55–140
per person / day
Luxury
USD 160–265+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Francistown, Botswana. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Francistown
Estimated total (USD)
$2,180
≈ $1,090 per person · $311 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $95/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Francistown mid-range ground costs (budget 25–45 · mid 55–140 · luxury 160–265+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Barbara's Bistro
Calabash Coffee Shop
Nando's Chicken
The chicken at Nando's is excellent.
Spur Restaurant
Spur has decent burgers and steaks.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Tati River Lodge Campground
A lovely hotel on the banks of the Tati River. It has lush greenery surrounding a swimming pool and bar. Camping with water and open fire fa
Woodlands Stop Over
Camping with own tents. Has a swimming pool, nice grounds and shaded campsites.
Abrama Bed & Breakfast
One of the cheapest guesthouses in Francistown.
Lee Bed & Breakfast
A/C single/double room own bathroom, free wifi, flat screen TV.
Eros Guesthouse
Budget single/double room with own bathroom, TV, Wifi.
Shopping
- FNB First National Bank
- Shoprite supermarket
In pictures
Francistown gallery
Photos: James BonTempo from Baltimore, USA, Lamu Lameck, Elziki — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Francistown travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Francistown?
The dry season for the most comfortable travel.
How many days do I need in Francistown?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Francistown, depending on how many day trips you want in Botswana.
Where should I stay in Francistown?
Popular stays in Francistown include Tati River Lodge Campground, Woodlands Stop Over, Abrama Bed & Breakfast. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Francistown cost?
On the ground in Francistown (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 25–45 per person per day, mid-range about 55–140, and luxury about 160–265+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Francistown, Botswana. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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