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‘Cheapest’ African country to visit in May with £2 pints and bargain hotels

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New data has revealed the best time to visit Botswana for a budget-friendly getaway, with hotels offering up major discounts in May – and pints can cost as little as £1.81

African savanna elephants ( Loxodonta africana ), aka African bush elephants and Burchell's zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) at sunset along the Boteti River. This array of wildlife was seen while exploring the region near the Okavango Delta in Botswana, specifically the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. This pan is part of an array of salt pans or salt flats throughout Northern / Central Botswana. We travelled here during the Zebra Migration; this wildlife spectacle occurs during the green season. The Zebra migration is the largest mass migration of zebra in southern Africa, after the Great Migration in Kenya's Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti. The Chobe-Nxai Pan zebra migration is the longest mammal migration in Africa.
Wildlife along the Boteti River in Botswana at sunset(Image: Beata Whitehead via Getty Images)

If you’re yearning for an unforgettable African adventure that won’t empty your wallet, May is the ideal time to jet off. New data from Go2Africa’s comprehensive travel price analysis reveals Botswana as the most affordable African destination in May, with average hotel prices plummeting by a staggering 54.04% compared to the rest of the year.

This means you can discover the abundant wildlife, shimmering salt pans, and serene waterways of the Okavango Delta without splashing out. And there’s more good news for budget-conscious explorers – pints in local pubs can cost as little as £1.81, according to Finder, making Botswana not just a haven for nature enthusiasts but a pocket-friendly one too.

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Aerial view of wetlands of Okavango Delta, Botswana
Botswana’s stunning Okavango Delta(Image: Martin Harvey via Getty Images)

The cost of travel, it seems, isn’t just about where you go, but also when. Go2Africa’s report, which scrutinised millions of global hotel bookings, found that timing your trip right could slash accommodation costs by up to 83 per cent.

While December is globally the priciest month to travel due to holidays and peak tourism, May emerges as a golden opportunity for savvy globetrotters, reports the Express.

Botswana tops the list for savings this month, followed by other economical African treasures like Malawi, Mozambique, and South Africa, all offering hefty discounts as the tourist season kicks into gear.

May is a prime time to visit Botswana. It heralds the start of the dry season, bringing cooler temperatures and fewer mosquitoes, making it perfect for safari escapades.

An elephant bull (Loxodonta africana) kicking up sand while advancing in a mock charge, Nxai Pan, Botswana, Africa
An elephant bull kicking up sand while advancing on the Nxai Pan, Botswana(Image: Jami Tarris via Getty Images)

National parks are less crowded, wildlife spotting is top-notch, and luxury lodges become more attainable thanks to their reduced accommodation rates.

Botswana, renowned for its eco-luxury and conservation-centric tourism, also offers budget-friendly experiences in its capital, Gaborone, and local villages.

From mouth-watering street food to locally brewed beer that won’t break the bank, there’s plenty to enjoy.

So, if you’re yearning for an affordable adventure, choosing Botswana in May could be your best travel move this year.

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