11. 2 Day City Safari Game Drive and Scenic Boat Cruise
· 2 daysExplore 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.
22. Gaborone Wild Encounters Experience
· 6 hoursThree Iconic Experiences in One Day Unlike standard tours, this experience combines a guided game drive, a visit to a cheetah & wild dog sanctuary, and a scenic boat cruise, providing travelers with maximum variety and value in a single outing. Close to Gaborone, No Long Transfers Enjoy authentic wildlife encounters just minutes from the city, perfect for travelers with limited time who still want a true Botswana safari experience. Rare Predator Encounters Get the unique opportunity to see cheetahs and endangered wild dogs up close, an experience not commonly included in short safari tours. Expert Local Guides All activities are led by knowledgeable professionals who share insights into wildlife behavior, conservation, and Botswana’s natural heritage. Perfect Balance of Adventure & Relaxation From exciting game drives to a peaceful boat cruise, this tour offers both thrill and tranquility, ideal for couples, families, and first-time safari visitors.
33. 1 Night Madikwe Game Reserve
5.0· 5 reviews· 2 days(Pick up Time: 11am) The only chance you can get to see the Big5 Animals when you are in Gaborone. Just 45minutes drive from Gaborone you will spend the night in a malaria free game reserve, with the night full of wildlife and wilderness sounds.
44. Johannesburg or Gaborone to Victoria Falls 10 Day ACROSS BOTSWANA SmallGroupTour
5.0· 3 reviews· 10 daysThis small group overland tour with camping accomodation offers you insights in Botswana culture, history and the best of Botswanas safari destinations as well as the Victoria Falls. The tour takes you from Gaborone to Victoria Falls on a budget. On the way you visit Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the Orapa Diamond Museum, Makgadikgadi National Park and the Okavango Delta as well as Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Elephant Sands and Chobe National Park. All activities and transfers are included during this tour. This tour can be done in both directions i.e. a start in Victoria Falls and end in Gaborone/Johannesburg is possible, too.
55. Johannesburg or Gaborone to Maun: 5 Day Rhinos, Diamonds & Okavango Delta Tour
5.0· 1 reviews· 5 daysThis small group overland tour with camping accomodation offers you insights in Botswana culture, history and also includes a safari part. The tour takes you from Johannesburg/Gaborone to Maun on a budget. On the way you visit Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the Orapa Diamond Museum, Makgadikgadi National Park and the Okavango Delta. All activities and transfers are included during this tour. This tour can be done in both directions and is often combined with our Highlights of Botswana Tour (Maun to Victoria Falls).
66. Around Gaborone Adventure
4.8· 10 reviews· 8 hours(Pick up Time: 9am) Enjoy a tour of the Three Chiefs Monument for a History of Botswana. We then drive for 15minutes out of the city for our game drive around a nature reserve where you can spot Elands, Kudus, Rhinos, Giraffes, Leopard and other small game animals. After our lunch, the tour takes us on educational tour of the cape vultures and snakes at the reptile park and later take a Boat Cruise in the Notwane River to see some Crocodiles.
77. Touring through nature and history near Gaborone
3.7· 3 reviewsThis tour will give you a memorable Botswana experience in one day. It will start with a historical tour of the Botswana at the 3 Chiefs Monument followed by a drive down great road(tarred) to the village of Manyana which has some 2000 year old 'Bushmen' rock paintings, as well as a hill which was used during the first defense of Botswanas' territory. See the cave that housed a Queen... see and learn about some of our indigenous plants and teas. The village was also home to Dr. David Livingstone before his explorations into central Africa, we get to visit the infamous David Livingstone tree located in the heart of the village. As a complimentary option we can take you to Mokolodi Nature reserve for lunch then a game drive (at your cost) midday.
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