Gaborone, Botswana — Attractions
Mokolodi Nature Reserve
This 300-hectare reserve is just nine miles (15km) from Gaborone and contains examples of most of the local flora as well as an impressive collection of indigenous animals such as the white rhino, mountain reedbuck, various antelope, zebra, giraffe, hyena and warthog. The reserve was created by a non-profit organization for the purposes of conservation and education, and was established in 1994. It offers thatched self-catering chalets for those wishing to spend a night or two, and game drives and guided walks with experienced rangers.
- Region/City Name
- Gaborone
- Phone Number
- 316 1955/6
- Email Address
- information@mokolodi.com
- Website
- www.mokolodi.com
- Hours
- Daily from dawn to dusk
National Museum and Art Gallery
The outstanding National Museum is situated near the center of town and houses important collections of traditional crafts and paintings by local and regional artists. It also serves to preserve Botswana's natural and cultural heritage. The multi-disciplinary facility encompasses the National Art Gallery, National Library and Octagon Gallery, as well as recently created Botanical Garden.
- Region/City Name
- Gaborone
- Address
- 331 Independence Ave
- Website
- www.botswana-museum.gov.bw
Gaborone Game Reserve
The third busiest game reserve in the country, the small Gaborone Game Reserve provides a popular escape for city dwellers with picnic sites, a bird and game hide, and a network of game viewing roads. The park is home to rhino, ostriches, zebra, a variety of antelope, and a rich bird life.
- Region/City Name
- Gaborone
- Phone Number
- 358 4492
- Admission
- P120 (adults), P60 (children 8-17); P50 per day per vehicle
Khutse Game Reserve
Established in 1971, the Khutse Game Reserve encompasses 965 square miles (2,500km²) of semi-arid Kalahari bush savanna in the Bakwena tribal lands. Boreholes have been sunk into this undulating terrain to provide more water and encourage wildlife to stay in the area year-round. Visitors are now drawn to this undeveloped wilderness to see a wide range of herbivores including giraffe, gemsbok and wildebeest, as well as predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah, and birdlife ranging from wild ostriches to little browns. Visitors may only camp in areas marked as campsites and there are no other tourist facilities available in the reserve.
- Region/City Name
- Gaborone
- Address
- 130 miles (210km) from Gaborone
- Phone Number
- +267 391 3111 (Botswana Tourism Board)
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, located in both Botswana and South Africa, extends over 15,000 square miles (38,000km²) of the southern Kalahari Desert. About three quarters of the park lies in the extreme south-west of Botswana, locally known as the Gemsbok National Park. Visitors to the park can witness the fragile balance between migratory animals and their predators in this harsh, semi-arid environment, a true African safari experience. There are campsites available for visitors but other tourist facilities are very limited in the park.
- Region/City Name
- Gaborone
- Address
- Kgalagadi District, about 537 miles (865km) south-west of Gaborone
- Phone Number
- +27 (0)54 561 2000 (SANParks)
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
At 20,380 square miles (52,800km²), the Central Kalahari Game Reserve is larger than some European countries, such as Denmark or Switzerland, and is bigger than Lesotho and Swaziland put together! Indeed, the reserve is the second largest game reserve on earth and its sand dunes, saltpans, riverbeds, mopane forests and vast open plains are home to an array of fascinating wildlife species, as well as settlements of local Basarwa or San tribes - an exciting combination of both environmental and cultural experiences for visitors.
- Region/City Name
- Gaborone
- Address
- Central Botswana, just over 200 miles (322km) from Gaborone
- Phone Number
- +267 391 3111 (Botswana Tourism Board)
