The 13 best parks and gardens in Gaborone

Lots of Impala and Kudus. Good visibility of Animals. You can have a close look of Ostrich as well. Don't come with a high expectations.

Lovely nature reserve in the middle of the city. They have monkeys & impala roaming freely

Between the city it feels like a forest .. must visit with your family and friends ..it's quite a place but not so many animals within I have seen few animals zebras 🦓 Impala 🦌 ostrich 🦩 monkey 🐒 There is a picnic area inside with a lot of BBQ fire pit where you can go with your own raw food material and enjoy your party The sitting arrangement is also good with a cemented chair .I think you can bring your own chair 🪑 Fee calculation :- 10/ person adult 05/ kids 10/Vehicles One time entry It closes at 06:00PM Pic's 👇🏽

We loved it. Saw lots of animals that our children were so excited about.

We visited around 12 noon. We could see few ostriches and deers. If you visit early morning around 6 you may see more animals like rhinos etc

The place is tidy, however looks neglected. There is enough space foe mire animals. Need to increase number of animals

Botswana: A Journey of Discovery and Resilience** Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, offers an intriguing blend of stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a resilient history. From the vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert to the lush wetlands of the Okavango Delta, Botswana is a testament to nature's contrasting wonders. One of the country's most compelling aspects is its commitment to conservation. Home to one of the world's largest populations of elephants, Botswana has become a sanctuary for wildlife, thanks to its robust anti-poaching laws and extensive national parks. The Chobe National Park and the Moremi Game Reserve are prime examples, where visitors can witness the majestic Big Five and an array of other species in their natural habitats. Botswana's history is equally fascinating. It gained independence from British colonial rule in 1966 and has since been a beacon of stability and good governance in Africa. The country's leadership, particularly under Sir Seretse Khama, laid the foundations for a democratic and prosperous nation. Despite challenges such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Botswana has made significant strides in healthcare, education, and economic development. Culturally, Botswana is rich with traditions and heritage. The Tswana people, who make up the majority of the population, have a deep-rooted history of storytelling, music, and dance. The annual Domboshaba Cultural Festival is a vibrant celebration of this heritage, showcasing traditional attire, cuisine, and performances. In conclusion, Botswana is a country of remarkable contrasts and resilience. Its dedication to preserving its natural heritage, coupled with its strides in nation-building and cultural preservation, makes it a unique and inspiring destination.

This place needs a visitor’s centre. Google maps took us to the main road by “Kgale News”. Apparently that’s not the starting point of the hike. Please invest in a visitor’s centre and let people pay. Clean it up as there’s a lot of litter and human stuff up there. Some company can take responsibility to provide security and clean up the place. It has a lot of potential.

It's a good hike, easy enough to go with my kids (6 and 8 years old). The view from up top is beautiful. Not very safe near sunset. Better to go during the morning. Lots of trash at the bottom of the hill, near parking lot.

A wonderful hiking spot for adventure lovers. The hike gets steeper at the paved pathway after the rocky climb up and eventually down. A beautiful view once you get to the top of the dam, and knowing that South Africa is just after the dam is even more amazing.

Great place for being in the outdoors and a good walk to the top. Thoroughly recommended: fantastic views of Gaborone and the dam. Popular place to hike. Try and keep the area clean of litter!

Awesome place in the lap of nature a small mountain & forest at the one corner of the city .. Perfect trail towards the top of the hill and you may find some baboon 🙈 over there they are not harmful but keep a small stick on safe side.. No entry fee no proper entrance but near the mine gate you can start as you will find proper parking space there .. but park at your own risk .. View :- from the top you can see the complete capital city of #Botswana Highway & dam both look awesome from here .. perfect sunset and sunrise point but we started late nearly 9AM so missed sunrise and couldn't wait for sunset 😁 Packing:- Just take a water bottle and another thing is that nothing available at the top except they beautiful view 🏔️ Carry some snacks too .. you can enjoy your 1 or 2 hrs Note :- don't go will children under 10 years old because road is too round only big big stone 🪨 that have to climb it's difficult for them some pic of that trail uploaded under can see Thanks 02/07/2022 #Africa #botswana #explore #nature #sunset #sunrise

A nice small hike up on a Kgale Hill, pronounced kaaley hill, on the outskirts of Gaborone, adjacent to Game City Mall. Approx 45 min to the top and about 25 min back to base carpark. Bear in mind, day time visit will be welcomed by big size LANGURS right at the car park, making the hike perilous enough. I came back once, when i went around 12.30pm.

Awesome Adventure in Diamond city Gaborone, Botswana. Mountains ⛰ climbing. There are 2 ways to go up - (i) Via Rocks 🪨 (ii) Via Gravel road halway and steep upside trend road. Feel like a winner after you reach top hill. Even you will find your friends all of sudden sometimes. Morning Sun Rise 🌞 is The Best experience one can feel overthere. Planned visit to this place is mostly not possible, all of sudden is best one.

The place was quite calm and quiet I’m not sure if it’s because I visited at a low season but it was very quiet. We enjoyed our visit there, the tour guide explained every statue in detail and with such enthusiasm. It’s definitely worth a visit.

One of the main tourist sites in Gaborone. It's worth visiting due to its historical information about the rise of the former British Empire Protectorate in the hands of three brave men – Bathoen I, Sebele I and Khama III. It's a neat place. Kudos to the security agent who proved to be more informed than many tour guides.

This monument is a tribute to the three Dikgosi, the tribal chieftains that played an important role in Botswana’s independence. Entrance is free and our guide, Nkgose, was knowledgeable and gave us a good briefing regarding the artifacts. The displays can be covered in around 20 minutes.

We visited the Monument on our trip to Botswana, I must commend the guides we found there such as Timothy who went above and beyond to tell us all about the Monument and take us through the different regimes.

Attend the Ministry of Youth and Gender, Closing ceremony for prayer against GBV in Botswana. It was a semi outdoor event in winter, therefore very cold as it became evening. The set-up was well decorated, and the three chiefs' monument was incorporated in the whole look, giving a elegant feel. There are clean restrooms in the area, not a lot of parking for big events though. Best for events in summer.

Amazing and rich History. Guide was amazing and shared lots lots of history, he was patient with all my questions.. a great place to stop by when you want the nourishing history of the three Dikgosi

We received very good summary of the history of Botswana from a gentleman who absolutely knew his content. Amazing!

I had never been to this institution of Gaborone, Botswana. Took a little boat ride to the restaurant and the views are simply amazing. I had a delicious pizza. However the coffee was instant coffee, a real let down. The menu is also quite limited. Check out @sipswithsethbw on TikTok and IG for more coffee reviews.

Serene place. Beautiful ambiance. Good food. In the city yet far away from the madding crowd

Very close to the heart of Gaborone yet it's a great place to have fantastic scenic views. Great place and nice food will definitely creates good memories.

Took a ferry to and from the restaurant, friendly staff. Great location, clean, great food.

Just a beautiful place

Nice Damm. Security is waiting at the beginning of the street. After giving her 5€ she let me in. Street to the restaurant not usable. 50cm water because of some big rain in February

Entrance fee P40 Great atmosphere with friendly staff. 👍🏽

Very quaint and pretty café as part of a plant nursery - recommended to us by a local we met at the airport! We had a great time soaking in the atmosphere.

A quiet, relaxing and nature filled experience. A little tea garden cafe located within a wonderous nursery. A walk before or after your meal is highly recommended - and their fabulous array of teas. I am often left disappointed by their service however. Check out @sipswithsethbw on TikTok and IG for more reviews

It’s a charming restaurant situated amidst a canopy of trees inside a nursery. The seating is shaded and in the open and we could relax there and enjoy the cooling breeze on a warm afternoon. There is also a kids play area surrounded by sand. We ordered a quiche & salad, a chicken- avocado salad and a T bone steak, all of which were flavorsome. The lemon yogurt dessert was delicious and we finished with a pot of green tea. The servers were efficient and we spent an enjoyable time here.

Very relaxing place, with a variety of Menu and food. The place is ample of plants for sale, having suitable title on to it . As far is food and ambience is concerned it’s a wonderful place to hang out.

The lemonade and Moroccan Chicken Sandwich are yummy!! Both are must try! Pizza is also highly recommended! The restaurant is surrounded by greens and trees, which I like it very much. Monkeys are often seen wandering and jumping on the roof or branches and they are well-behaved most of the time 😄

Love this place every time I am home. Staff at sanitas ... You rock ... great smiles and happy makes me feel home. Gelato ice cream is tops not to mention the super lemonade which is unparalleled in the world... Yes I am not joking... I flew all the way from North America home and this is my place to have perfect lemonade with monkeys who want to take your food. Thank u....

The privately owned nursery gardens at Sanitas are the closest we have in Botswana to a national botanical garden or (non-wildlife) park. It's always a lovely outing and a pleasure to see colour, greenery, order, creativity, pride, and the results of long term good management. Highly recommended.

Nice, secluded place. It could be better and livelier by redoing the signs. Still, worth the visit.

Friendly stuff and free entrance. However not much to see for a 'National Botanical Garden'

Small place but very informative about Botswana botany. Our guide was friendly and helpful.

A lovely safe park space in Gaborone. Places for kids to run around and explore. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch and enjoy some tranquil time in nature.

The park is shabby and uncared for, the museum is empty except for a couple of stuffed animals. I kept expecting tumbleweed to blow through. No café either.

Nlce place to visit. Calm and interesting.

Very interesting views of native plants

One of the few if not the only decent park in Gaborone with functional, clean playground structures and maintained lawns. Clean toilets as well. Free entry

Nice place in nature, if that's your thing - close to Gabarone. Bungalows are basic but safe and comfortable. Lovely restaurant. I can recommend staying here on your visit to the city.

African heavenly getaway 20 minutes from downtown. Touch of class with a mix of antique furnishings and the add Persian carpet while Warthog and impala wander on the other side of the fence. Excellent service and good food beautifully presented.

This place is a must to visit! It is absolutely gorgeous. Great food and fabulous drinks!! Highly recommended!!

A great place to start your safari adventure. We visited with family and did the afternoon game drive, though the early morning or late evening one would’ve been better. You need to have a keen eye if doing the drive and be willing to shout so that the driver knows to stop. There isn’t any halaal food available but Gab’s is 20 minutes away so you can stop there for a meal

Great hiking and cycling routes in the reserve. Enjoyed a late breakfast and cappuccino at the tea garden!

Great place to have a relaxing lunch while watching the wild

its a small nature reserve just about 20 minutes drive from the heart of Gaborone, Botswana. I went on a 2-3 hours drive through the reserve. But as the first glimpse of Botswana wild life it was vry satisfying. We saw everything that we wanted to- Zebras, Hippos, Impalas and even the white Rhinos. The Cheetah enclosure was a bit sad as there is only one of them left (a female) currently and she looked sad. It is perfect trailer for the bigger game reserves such as Moremi, Chobe etc. and could be a great family day out. There is a restaurant and a small souvenir shop at the entrance. The ticket is about 325 Pulas, which include a packet of wafers and a bottle of water. our guide was very kind and stopped whenever we requested for taking photos. It was a great few hours in the afternoon. Even the drive from the Grand Palm hotel, where I was staying till the reserve was beautifu. If you are going for the afternoon trip, it could be hot and dry. so carrying an additional bottle of water could be worthwhile.

One of the most beautiful spots on the great Limpopo River. The owner was AMAZING. Went out of his way to accommodate our extra needs. Food was excellent! A very well run establishment. The best in the area!

The service was good and the location is very private and very secure and It is easy to get to just a 15 minute drive from Game city. The only problem we had was with hot water in the morning, the geysers were not working . Otherwise, the experience was awesome , the food was the highlight for us , compliments go to the 👨‍🍳 🍳 🔥☝🏻🩸👑💎

If you want to catch a breathtaking sunset while sipping and snacking on your favourites then this is the place to be. We went on the sunset cruise, at first I was scared of the crocodiles but the guide took me into his confidence. This was truly an amazing experience. We enjoyed every moment, we catched a few crocodiles before they went back into the water. The owner is an amazing elderly man who is always willing to accommodate you and assist as best as he can.

This was such a torture. Firstly the room was dirty. I indicated to the staff and owner and nothing was done. The sink had hair as you can see in the picture. There was no towel paper. The sheets had a slept in smell, meaning I didn't get fresh linen. Then when my earring fell under the bed. The amount of dust, lint and dead insect was the nail on the coffin. The conference facilities are fine but the food provided for conferecing is below par. With all this said the biggest downer. Is the attitude of the owner manager. Just an example, twice he asked the waiter to leave us, a group of twelve to serve another table, as I'd we were not customers and we were wasting their time. Twice this happened. The way he talked to staff was condescending and demeaning and was uncomfortable for us as guests. This is the first hospitality place where when we asked for basic hospitality we felt like we're too much. And we were a bother.

Was please with the serenity of the environment. All natural,rich bird life,water life and the crocodiles ofcos.The Boat ride was very interesting and the boat crew very knowledgeable. Food is the only place needing improvement.

Entrance fee P75 + P300 Boat ride. Our visit here was met by a rude staff member at the restaurant till which made us take our business somewhere else. Just for comparison: Gaborone Yacht club entrance fee+boat+lovely staff=P40, Chobe river 3 hour std boat cruise=P350(Citizens). Do with that information what you may.

Poor customer service. Very slow. They will give you wrong orders and they will be fine with it. Please work on that or just hire new staff! Perioddddd!!!!!