Tour Overview
Explore Gaborone, a dynamic city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and scenic landscapes. It offers a mix of traditional heritage and modern development, making it a fascinating destination.
Head to the Botswana National Museum and Art Gallery to learn about the country’s heritage through traditional crafts, artifacts, and contemporary artwork including the Three Dikgosi a striking tribute to the three chiefs who played a crucial role in Botswana’s independence. Enjoy panoramic city views.
Explore Old Naledi, a historically significant old township, known for its vibrant local life. Located just 10 km from Gaborone, Mokolodi is a 5,000-hectare private game reserve, home to a variety of animals and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a game drive to spot rhinos, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, and other wildlife.
If you love river adventures, the Crocodile Pools River Safari is an exciting way to experience Botswana’s wildlife from the water.
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Day 1: Wildlife Safari
Stop 1: Gaborone Game Reserve
09:00 AM – Pickup from your hotel/accommodation in Gaborone (private vehicle recommended). Morning (09:40 – 11:00): Guided tour, sightseeing, game drive, and scenic views. A well-stocked park home to Botswana’s indigenous species, including zebra, eland, gemsbok, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest, impala, kudu, steenbok, vervet monkeys, warthog, and rock dassies.
Duration: 1 hourStop 2: Mokolodi Nature Reserve
Lunch (11:00 – 12:00): Picnic at Mokolodi. Afternoon (12:30 – 16:30): Game drive at Mokolodi Nature Reserve (10km from city) to spot more game animals including rhinos, giraffes, buffalos, and zebras. Drop-off between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM.
Duration: 2 hoursDay 2: History, Culture, and Local Life
Stop 1: Three Dikgosi Monument
09:00 AM – Pickup from your hotel/accommodation. 09:30 AM – Visit the iconic Three Dikgosi Monument in the Central Business District (CBD) to learn about the three chiefs who established modern Botswana. Includes a visit to Botswana craft.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop 2: Botswana National Museum and Art Gallery
10:30 AM – Explore local arts, traditional crafts, and history at the national museum and art gallery.
Duration: 40 minutesStop 3: The Village and Old Naledi
11:30 AM – Visit “The Village” (historic site of the old magistrate’s court and first prison) and drive through Old Naledi to see local community life.
Duration: 50 minutesStop 4: Crocodile Pools River Safari
12:30 PM – Crocodile pools river safari is an exciting way to experience Botswana’s wildlife from the water. Enjoy a peaceful ride while spotting crocodiles, birds, and other wildlife. 03:00 PM – Local Lunch at Crocodile pools or in a shopping mall of choice. Drop-off at 4:30 PM / 5:00 PM.
Duration: 3 hoursImportant Traveler Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What’s Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private guide
- Snacks
- Sightseeing
What’s Excluded
- Gaborone Game Reserve admission (paid on-site)
- Mokolodi Nature Reserve admission (paid on-site)
- Crocodile Pools admission (paid on-site to third-party provider)
- Meals/Lunch (you are to cater for your guide)
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