Gaborone Game Reserve
About
Gaborone Game Reserve, located within the city of Gaborone, is a unique 5-square-kilometer reserve that offers a glimpse into Botswana's indigenous wildlife. Established in 1988 by the Kalahari Conservation Society, it provides an accessible opportunity to observe species such as zebra, eland, gemsbok, and various bird species. Despite its relatively small size, the reserve boasts picnic sites and a game hide for visitors to enjoy.Why you should go
- Experience African wildlife in an urban setting
- Opportunity to see impalas, kudus, zebras, ostriches, and other indigenous species
- Picnic area with BBQ fire pits for a fun outing with family or friends
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Awesome place to view some Game in Gaborone.No cats though.the sewage line through the game reserve is a turn off though.Neitherless i enjoyed my visit
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
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9X62+854, Game Reserve Rd, Gaborone, Botswana
People typically spend 45 min here
Know before you go
- Visit early in the morning around 6 AM for better chances of spotting animals like rhinos
- Bring cash in local currency (Pula) as card payments may not be accepted at the entrance
- Consider bringing your own raw food materials to enjoy a BBQ party at the picnic area inside
Reviews
Gaborone Game Reserve offers a unique experience within the city, allowing visitors to see impalas, kudus, ostriches, zebras, and more. While some reviewers noted limited animal varieties and maintenance issues like dry fish ponds, others appreciated the picnic area with BBQ fire pits and good seating arrangements. Visitors mentioned enjoying close encounters with animals like monkeys and having a pleasant time overall despite some shortcomings.Review score
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Awesome place to view some Game in Gaborone.No cats though.the sewage line through the game reserve is a turn off though.Neitherless i enjoyed my visit
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.
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9X62+854, Game Reserve Rd, Gaborone, Botswana
People typically spend 45 min here