Despite numerous efforts to improve agricultural production as an alternative source of employment, the high
poverty headcount is still a source for concern in rural Boteti. On average, agriculture contributes to less than 20%
to household economies in rural Boteti. To date, no research has been done to assess and determine the factors
that affect livelihood diversification among households in Boteti. This study, among other methods, adopts the
Household Economy Analysis, Household Income Estimation and the Tobit regression model in order to
determine how the economic benefits of tourism industry compare with those of the agricultural sector in
Khumaga and Moreomaoto in Boteti sub-district, Botswana. This study argues that notwithstanding the
livelihood diversification efforts displayed in the study area, agriculture continues to be a significant contributor
of total household income. The improved performance of agriculture is crucial in the attainment of food security.
This paper is aimed at making an assessment of the contribution of tourism in the selected areas Boteti
sub-district in comparison to agriculture. There is a strategic need to educate the local communities in the study
area on the importance of tourism and how they could use it effectively as a livelihood activity.