BTO Accommodation Booklet 2013

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD FROM
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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MAP OF BOTSWANA
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BOTSWANA AT A GLANCE
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
ON GRADING
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GRADING STANDARDS
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CALENDAR 2013
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GABORONE
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EASTERN REGION
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MAKGADIKGADI AND NXAI PANS REGION
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CHOBE REGION
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FRANCISTOWN
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NORTH EAST AND CENTRAL REGION
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KGALAGADI & GHANZI REGION
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MOREMI AND OKAVANGO REGION
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TRAVEL AGENTS AND MOBILE OPERATORS
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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BOTSWANA BORDERS, AIRPORTS
AND GAZETTED PLACES OF
ENTRY AND EXIT
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CUSTOMS HEADQUARTERS & REGIONAL OFFICES
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BOTSWANA TOURISM ORGANISATION CONTACTS
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EMBASSIES, HIGH COMMISSIONS & CONSULATES
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BOTSWANA’S HONORARY CONSULS
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LIST OF GRADED TOURIST
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
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Foreword from the
Chief Executive Officer
I
t is with pleasure that we publish yet another booklet for Botswana’s graded
tourist accommodation facilities.
This grading and classification of accommodation facilities is done in accordance
with the developed and approved Botswana Bureau of Standards specifications,
which are briefly described under Grading Standards on this issue.
The results of graded accommodation establishments stand as confirmation
that Botswana offers travellers accommodation options of quality and repute.
The results further indicate a general improvement on the level of service quality
offered by our facilities since the last grading exercise, with more facilities using
the mentorship programme offered by Botswana Tourism Organisation to
improve on their facilities further.
Some facilities do not appear in this publication due to various factors such as
on-going refurbishments and/or upgrading, or pending re-assessment.
This accommodation guide is both essential and useful to all visitors, local or
international. The results of graded facilities are also found on our website,
www.botswanatourism.co.bw, where there is an opportunity to view all graded
establishments on an interactive Map of Botswana. In order to assist the industry
to improve further, kindly give us feedback by completing the Questionnaire/
Feedback form posted on the website.
I hope you will take time to experience the beauty that Botswana has to offer, the
flora and fauna, culture, heritage, and other fascinating beauties found nowhere
else but in Botswana.
I trust you will find this publication very useful.
Thank you, kea leboga.
Myra T. Sekgororoane
Chief Executive Officer
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Botswana at
a glance
Location: Botswana is a land-locked country situated
in southern Africa. It borders South
Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Approximately two-thirds of the country lies
within the Tropics.
Country Size: Botswana covers an area of 581730 square
kilometres – about the size of France or
Kenya.
Topography: Most of the country is flat, with some small
hills in the eastern areas. Kalahari sands
cover 84 percent of the surface area. With
the exception of the northern areas, most
of Botswana is without perennial surface
water.
Capital: Gaborone
Urban centres: Francistown, Lobatse, Selebi-Phikwe
Tourism centres: Maun, Kasane
Independence day: 30 September 1966
Government: Multi-party democracy
Head of State: His Excellency Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian
Khama
Population: 2 million, with an average annual growth
rate of 2.4 % (2010 statistics)
National language: Setswana
Official language: English
Currency: Pula
Main exports: Diamonds, copper nickel, beef, soda ash,
tourism
Major crops: Maize, sorghum, millet
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Botswana Star
Grading System
Introduction
The grading system serves as a useful tool in indicating to travel agents,
tour operators and tourists the general quality levels of accommodation
facilities in an area as a basis for deciding which facilities to select before
tourists start a journey to any particular destination. The system also
provides a framework to industry investors in designing their facilities
to attract the desired market groups. Basically, the role of grading is to
protect the consumer and for the accommodation establishment to
benchmark their performance against set standards.
The Botswana Star Grading System is used to differentiate the various
quality levels of accommodation establishments, it provides judgements
on the amenities, facilities and services of particular accommodation in a
way that enables travellers to choose the quality of accommodation they
want. The system is mandatory for all types of enterprises. The system
applies objectivity obtained from the Grading standards and subjectivity
obtained from the Grading Criteria. It is the combination of these two
documentations that evaluate whether the establishment is fit for
purpose as intended, thus ensuring an accommodation establishment
qualifies for a Star Grading having achieved an acceptable average score.
The guiding principles for the establishment of the Botswana Star
Grading System are :
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A marketing and quality assurance tool based on international recognised ratings.
Aids accommodation establishments to benchmark their performance against set Standards.
Serves as a pledge to commitment to quality, standards and service.
Allows for consumer confidence and choice.
Benefits of Graded Facilities
Recognised both nationally and internationally, for their
commitment to standards and service within the hospitality
industry, hence, assisting establishments in positioning their products.
Displaying of plaques issued by the Botswana Tourism Organisation.
Displaying of grading certificates issued by the Organisation inside
their establishments.
Listed on the Botswana Tourism Organization’s website with a
hyperlink to the individual property.
Listed on the annual accommodation guide by location and
star rating.
Participation at the marketing fairs through Botswana Tourism Organisation.
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Grading
standards
FACILITIES TO BE GRADED
All tourist enterprises licensed under the Tourism Act of 2009 shall be graded
in accordance with the provisions of the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO)
Act, 2009. These include all facilities throughout the country such as hotels,
guesthouses, lodges and self catering establishments. Facilities therefore have to
meet minimum licensing requirements.
The grading system is compulsory and it is conducted bi-annually. The system
consists of a rating from 1 to a 5 star facility.
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One Star facility offers fair to good (acceptable/modest) quality in the overall standard of furnishings, service and guest care.
Two Star facility offers good quality in the overall standard of
furnishings, service and guest care.
Three Star offers very good quality in the overall standard of furnishings, service and guest care.
Four Star offers superior (excellent) comfort and quality with a high standard of furnishings, service and guest care.
Five Star facility offers an exceptional quality and luxurious accommodation with highest standard of furnishings, flawless service
and meticulous guest care.
Grade Pending includes facilities which may have no award, new facilities,
or those whose certificates have expired and are due for re-grading.
GRADING ASSESSORS
Botswana Tourism Organisation has employed a team of trained grading
assessors who have undergone internationally recognized training in
the principles and etiquette of grading. Refresher courses are conducted
intermittently. The grading assessors are Joyce Bose Morontshe, Richard
Mafila Malesu, Tshepho F. Mmokele, Kegomoditswe Onyana Modikwe,
Ferdinand Sebinyane, Masego Moakofhi, Thatayaone Mmapatsi, Messiah
Matolela, Tshoganetso Carl-Ponoesele, Keotshepile Mphusu and Thabang
Segaetsho.
QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
The recommendation of the Grading team is ratified by the Quality
Assurance Committee. The committee is appointed in terms of the provisions of the Botswana Tourism Organisation Act of 2009 for a period
of two years, eligible for re-appointment. The committee has the power to
suspend, revoke, cancel, and refuse to issue or renew grading certificates.
All members of the committee possess special expertise in the field of
tourism. The current members of the committee are as follows: Dr. Susan
Keitumetse (Chairperson of the Committee and also Member of the Botswana
Tourism Board); Mr. Godfrey M. Kupe (Member of the Botswana Tourism Board);
Ms. Morongoe Ntloedibe-Disele (Tourism Expert); Mr. Lawrence Peloewetse (Senior
Lecturer - Hospitality and Tourism, Gaborone Technical College); Mr. O. Cedric
Lopang (Manager, Engineering Standards, Botswana Bureau of Standards);
Mr. Ted Soutter (Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana); Ms. Myra T.
Sekgororoane (Chief Executive Officer, Botswana Tourism Organisation).
GRADING STANDARDS
The current Grading Standard formulated by the Botswana Bureau of
Standards consists of the following parts, under the general title Hotel and
Related Establishments;
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FULLY
SERVICED HOTEL
BOS 50-1: 2009 PART 1: FULLY
SERVICED HOTELS
an accommodation establishment that
provides breakfast, lunch, dinner and
personal service, for the convenience
of the guests.
SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
BOS 50-2: 2009 PART 2: SELECTED
SERVICE HOTELS
provides breakfast, multipurpose public
facilities and selected personal services.
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
BOS 50-1: 2009 PART 3: GAME
LODGES AND CAMPS
an accommodation establishment
with fully serviced or self catering
facilities situated within or close to a
game reserve, national park, or wildlife
management area, or heritage/historical
site with outdoor activities.
BED AND
BREAKFAST
BOS 50-1: 2009 PART 4: BED AND
BREAKFAST
an accommodation establishment,operating
from a private property, that provides
breakfast, that has an option with regard
to the provision of lunch and dinner and of
which the public areas can be shared by the
host and the guests.
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
BOS 50-1: 2009 PART 5: COMMERCIAL
GUESTHOUSE
an accommodation establishment,
operating from a private property, that
provides breakfast, that has an option
with regard to the provision of lunch
and dinner and of which the public
areas are for the exclusive use of the
guests.
SELF CATERING
ESTABLISHMENT
BOS 50-1: 2009 PART 6: SELF CATERING
ESTABLISHMENTS
provides the facilities and equipment
necessary for guests to prepare their own
meals.
These standards outline the criteria by which the establishments are
to be assigned different grades and class/categories. The standards
are reviewed after every five years through a Botswana Bureau of
Standards established Technical Committee which consists mainly of
industry members.
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JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
1st January...New Year’s day
2nd January...Public Holiday
29th March...Good Friday
30th March...Public Holiday
1st April...Easter Monday
1st May...Labour Day
9th May...Ascension Day
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2013
CALENDAR
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
1st July...Sir Seretse Khama Day
15th July....President’s Day
16th July...Public Holiday
30th September...Botswana Day
1st October...Public Holiday
25th December...Christmas Day
26th December...Boxing Day
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GABORONE
Gaborone is the capital City of Botswana and the main attraction of
this region. It is often described as Africa’s fastest growing city. it is a
vibrant and colourful city, which lies in the flat vallley betwen Kgale
and Oodi hills, on the Notwane River in the south eastern corner of
Botswana, 15km from the South African border at Tlokweng.
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Other
attractions
Mokolodi
Gaborone Game Reserve
Town Centre
Government Enclave
Seretse Statue
Three Chiefs
National Museum
The Village
Ecological Park
Gaborone Dam
Thapong Visual Arts
Botanical Gardens
Kgale Hill
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O
nce proudly referred to as “Africa’s fastest growing city,”
Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, has been – since its inception
– continually expanding, to the point that now the sprawling
urban centre of some 300 000 residents has become nearly
unrecognizable from the tiny, dusty administrative town it was at the
country’s independence in 1966.
From the end of the nineteenth century, until 1963, tiny ‘Gaberones’
Village, as the town was then called, consisted of only a small
settlement on the railway line and a small administrative centre in the
area now called ‘The Village.’ The land between both settlements was
Crown land, but was used by the people of the neighbouring village
of Tlokweng as a cattle grazing area.
Britain’s Bechuanaland protectorate (established in 1885) had its main
administrative centre in Mafeking (now Mafikeng), in South Africa,
just over the current Ramatlabama Border. As plans developed for the
country’s independence, it was clear it would need an administrative
town within its political boundaries. Bechuanaland was the only
territory in the world whose administrative centre lay outside its
boundaries.
Nine possible sites were suggested: Mahalapye, Shashe, Francistown,
Serowe, Artesia, Lobatse, Gaborone, Maun and a point within the
Tuli Block. Gaborone was chosen because of its strategic location, its
proximity to the to the railway line and Pretoria, its already established
administrative offices, its accessibility to most of the major tribes, its
non-association with any particular tribe, and most importantly, its
closeness to a major water source.
The city was named after Kgosi Gaborone, leader of the Batlokwa
people, who migrated from their ancestral homelands in the
Magaliesberg Mountains and in 1881 settled in the Tlokweng area
(then called Moshaweng). Gaborone literally means ‘it does not fit
badly’ or ‘it is not unbecoming.”
Once plans for the city had been drawn up, technical experts from
several European countries were brought in to assist with the
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planning and building of the town; and architects, artisans, supervisors
and labourers were brought in from surrounding areas in Botswana,
and from Southern Rhodesia.
In mid-1963, construction on the Gaborone Dam began, while work on
the town itself commenced in early 1964.
In eighteen months, the new capital emerged from the African
bush. By the time it was completed – incidentally nearly on time – it
boasted National Assembly buildings, Government office blocks, a
power station, a hospital, schools, radio station, an airfield, a telephone
exchange, police stations, a post office, banks, shops, a church, a hotel,
a brewery, a stadium grandstand, a dam, and more than one thousand
houses.
Indeed the basic infrastructure was in place for Independence Day
on 30thSeptember 1966, when Bechuanaland became the eleventh
British territory in Africa to become independent.
Since then the city has grown into a modern, bustling government,
commercial and industrial centre, now incorporating the neighbouring
villages of Tlokweng and Mogoditshane, and with housing estates,
industrial estates and financial centres radiating from its centre.
Gaborone gained city status in 1986.
Twenty-first century Gaborone now boasts four, large American-style
malls, replete with cinema complexes, a host of hotels, guest houses
and restaurants, an international airport, a cultural centre, discos and
nightclubs, a national museum and art gallery, as well as two golf
courses and other sports facilities.
What makes Gaborone so unique, however, is that the visitor can enjoy
all the familiar modern conveniences of home, but can gain entry into
rural Africa, or wildlife areas, within minutes – having then the best of
both possible worlds.
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GABORONE
Boiketlo Lodge
Boiketlo Lodge is a commercial guest house located right in the heart
of Gaborone city, in extension 2, on plot 6043, seboko close, opposite
the “Poso House” building/tower along Kaunda Road.
It provides basic accommodation ideal for people who want to do
business around the city or can be an option for backpackers who
simply want to be within walking distance of the town centre as a
reasonably priced stopover. It provides Bed & Breakfast and other
meals on request.
All rooms are air conditioned, fitted with a satellite/DSTV, colour TV,
Free WIFI (on request), coffee/tea making facilities, en-suite toilet &
bath/shower, ironing board (on request) and should you need to sit
outside, there is a shaded area within the yard and guests have access
to onsite parking space for up to 8 cars, secured with an electric fence
and an alarm.
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKINGS
Tel: 3952347/72231823
Fax: 3952347
P O Box 1968, Gaborone
Plot # 6043, Ext. 2. Seboko Close
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GABORONE
Brackendene Lodge
Facilities: Main Lodge
• Airconditioning • DSTV (selected channels) • Telephone • Fridge
•Tea & coffee making facility • WiFi internet connectivity • Shower
en-suite
Services On Request:
• Meal Service: see menu • Laundry • Fax/Email access • WiFi • Airline
bookings • Shuttle service to and from airport • Shower en-suite
USA Reservation Toll Free:
1-888-790-5264
UK Reservation Toll Free:
+0-800-7297-2900
Tel: +267 391 2886 / +267 390 6651 Fax: +267 390 6246
Plot 769, Extension 2, Tati Road, Gaborone, Botswana
Email:[email protected]
[email protected]
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COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
GABORONE
Cresta Lodge Gaborone
Situated 2km from the CBD and 7km from Mokolodi Nature Reserve,
Cresta Lodge Gaborone is well positioned to cater for both tourists
and businessmen. The hotel is set in spacious gardens and has
a swimming-pool and kid’s splash-pool. The 160 en-suite, airconditioned rooms are all equipped to international four-star standard.
All rooms are equipped with direct-dial telephone, radio, satellite TV,
shaver outlet, tea-and-coffee making facilities and hair-dryer. Chatters
Restaurant offers à la carte and buffet menus for lunch and dinner. The
Chatters Bar and the Terrace Café serve drinks and light snacks.
Facilities include a gym, wi-fi internet, state-of-the-art conference
facilities for up to 400 delegates and a business centre. Also on offer
is an outside Sports Bar with live games on the big screen. Nearby
facilities include an 18-hole golf-course, squash-courts and shopping
centres.
Res Tel: +27 11 881 1234 / S. Africa: Toll Free 0861 27 3782 Fax: +27 11
881 1222
S 24° 40’ 56” E 25° 54’ 33”
Samora Machel Drive, Gaborone
Tel: +267 397 5375 / Fax: +267 390 0635
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.crestamarakanelo.com / www.crestahotels.com
FULLY
SERVICED HOTEL
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GABORONE
Cresta President Hotel
Conveniently located in Gaborone’s thriving CBD, the Cresta President
Hotel is well positioned for the businessman and the tourist. The
recent, multi-million-pula, extensive renovations will reestablish
the President Hotel as one of the capital’s premier hotels.
Accommodation comprises air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bath
and shower, radio, satellite TV, video channel, direct-dial telephone, teaand coffee-making facilities, and mini-bar on request. Guests can relax
in the Terrace Restaurant, which seats up to 140 guests, or the trendy
Pula le Thebe Lounge, which is open until late. The hotel has state-ofthe-art conference equipment, Wi-Fi internet and gym.
Special conference packages can be arranged. The Half Brigadier
Boardroom accommodates 80 delegates, and the Brigadier Room has a
cinema-style seating capacity for 150 delegates.
881 1222 S 24° 39’ 31” E 25° 54’ 59”
Botswana Road, Gaborone
FULLY
Tel: +267 395 3631 / Fax: +267 395 1840
SERVICED HOTEL
E-mail: [email protected]
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GABORONE
Ditshane Lodge
Ditshane Lodge, Gaborone – situated in a residential area close to City
Centre at Plot 18576 Aresutalane Avenue; Phase II, Gaborone West. We
are a bed and breakfast guest house comprising 6 rooms (3 ensuite)
with TV and telephone facilities, lounge and thatched terrace areas
with swimming pool and secure parking. We also cater for private
parties, conferences and weddings
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
Tel: (+267) 316 3737
Fax : (+267) 316 3321
Private bag 11, Gaborone, Botswana
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GABORONE
Falcon Crest Suites
A five star Boutique guest house centrally located in Gaborone at Plot
2571, Nyerere Drive, a stone’s throw from Gaborone Sun, Gaborone Golf
Club, No Mathata and Nyerere Drive shopping centres.
Facilities
Accommodation, Conferences, Restaurant, Outside Catering
Accommodation
Eight individually decorated ensuite bedrooms, five with jacuzzi baths
and three with Victorian baths in the bedrooms. Located in carefully
manicured gardens, the main house is sumptuous with a wooden
carved spiral staircase leading from the ground floor. All rooms are air
conditioned, have TVs, mini bars and have internet access. The vibe
of this five Star Guest house is one of homely elegance rather than
imposing grandeur.
Restaurant
Room rates include continental breakfast. The Falconry restaurant is
offers a full a’la carte menu throughout the day as well as a variety of
coffees, teas, and daily made fresh cakes.
Tel: +267 3935373 / Fax: +267 3935374
Cell: +267 71479484
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.falconcrest.co.bw
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COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
GABORONE
Gaborone Hotel
Situated in Botswana’s capital city, the Gaborone Hotel provides
modern, centrally located, well furnished, affordable and comfortable
accommodation for travelers, people in transit and visitors to
Gaborone. Gaborone Hotel offers the guest peace of mind and
very good value for money. With its close proximity to the railway
station and bus terminus, it is a favorite rendezvous point. For your
entertainment and comfort, each of the 44 rooms boasts a colour
television with Dstv channels, air conditioning, and free wi-fi internet *.
The hospitality staff of our hotel is always ready to provide attentive
and satisfactory service to our guest. They are professional individuals
with suitable experience in hospitality industry which equips them
with the right approach to serve our valued guests. In all, we are a
team that aims towards providing you best affordable comfort and
satisfaction during your stay in the capital city, Gaborone
When you are looking for a relaxed and affordable stay away from your
home, without compromising on the comfort levels, head straight to
“Gaborone Hotel”.
SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
Central Bus rank, P/Bag 00127, Gaborone, BOTSWANA
Tel (267) 392-2777 / Fax (267) 392-2727
Website : www.gaboronehotel.com
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GABORONE
Gaborone Sun
Botswana is where the white-hot Kalahari Desert meets the wild
Okavango River delta in an explosion of green that shelters and feeds
some of the continent’s most prolific wildlife. And hidden in the
searing sand is one of the world’s richest sources of diamonds.
Sun International’s luxury Hotel, Casino and Conference Centre is
another glittering diamond. The Gaborone Sun located in the capital
City of Gaborone, offers world travelers and business people a
sophisticated conference centre and meeting place with the added
advantage of a premium casino.
The Gaborone Sun’s hotel rooms provide a home-from-home feel
where you can relax or catch up quietly on some after hours work. The
beautiful rooms in their soft African-hued furnishings offer a serene
escape from the bustle of the boardroom or the excitement of the
casino.
The hotel dates back to the seventies and has been extensively
refurbished and refined. Accommodation includes a total of 196 rooms
including 1 Standard paraplegic room, 1 luxury paraplegic room, a
palatial Presidential Suite, 3 suites, 38 luxury rooms and 152 Executive
Rooms.
No matter if you visit us for business or pleasure, if you stay for a month
or just stop over for a night on your way into Botswana, we would love
to welcome you home.
Private Bag 0016, Gaborone
Tel+267 3616000/Fax: +267 3902555
e-mail: mb-bw-reservations@za
www.suninternational.com
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FULLY
SERVICED HOTEL
GABORONE
Lape Lodge
Situated
in Botswana’s
capitalavailable.
city, the Gaborone
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Come andHotel
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accommodation for travelers, people in transit and visitors to
Gaborone.
Gaborone Hotel offers
the guest peace
mind and
Facility Type:
Commercial
Guest of
House
very
good value for money. With
its close proximity to the railway
Location:
Gaborone
station
and bus terminus, it is a Gaborone
favorite rendezvous point. For your
Region:
entertainment
No. of Rooms:and comfort, each
11 of the 44 rooms boasts a colour
television
with Dstv channels, air
No. of Beds:
20conditioning, and free wi-fi internet *.
Email Address: [email protected] / Website: www.lapelodge.com
Telephone: +267 3170397/3907265/71994854
COMMERCIAL
Fax: +267 3170397
GUEST HOUSE
Postal Address: P O Box 402006 Gaborone
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GABORONE
Letlhakeng Lodge
Letlhakeng Lodge is situated in one of the most tranquil suburbs
of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. A major attraction of the
lodge is that the handful of rooms offers privacy and peace of mind.
Letlhakeng is conveniently located at the entrance to Gaborone along
the road from the South African border at Tlokweng. The business
centre, Government buildings, University of Botswana, River Walk
Shopping Mall and Fairgrounds Office Complex are all within easy
reach of the lodge.
IN ROOM FACILITIES• Double bed • Air-conditioning • Colour
television with satellite channels • Telephone • En-suite shower • Electric
shaver plug• Fridge • Kettle • Hospitality pack • Electronic safe • Plug for
electric shavers
BUSINESS FACILITIES • Fax machine • Printing (colour & black & white)
• Photocopying facilities • Scanning • Wireless internet anywhere on the
premises
GENERAL FACILITIES• Bed & breakfast (breakfast at News Café)
• Proximity to News Café for food & beverages • Laundry service
• Shoe polishing by arrangement • Dry cleaning (off-site facilities by
arrangement
21134 Giraffe Road, Village
Bag BR57, Gaborone
Tel.: (+267) 3958028 / Fax: (+267) 3958029
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COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
GABORONE
Metcourt Inn
Situated
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SERVICE HOTEL
Telephone: (+267) 3912 999 / Fax:(+267) 391 2989
Website: www.metcourt.com
P.O. Box 2025, Gaborone, Botswana
28
GABORONE
Mondior Summit
The charm of the Mondior Summit lies in its unique African “chic” style
that mingles together a sense of timelessness and a warm earthy
atmosphere.
This superbly finished and aesthetically pleasing hotel incorporates all
the facilities and technology demanded by today’s discerning business
traveler.
For your convenience, all rooms provide self catering facilities.
Alternatively, the News Café, adjacent to the hotel, offers sumptuous
meals.This popular and elegant 4-star hotel with its 67 rooms offers
guests first-class service and successfully maintains international
standards at very attractive rates.
Tel: (+267) 3190 600 / Fax: (+267) 3130 660
E-mail: www.mondior.com
Private bag 324, Gaborone, Botswana
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SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
GABORONE
Motheo Apartments
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website: www.motheoapartments.co.bw
Private Bag BR 282, Gaborone, Botswana
30
GABORONE
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort is situated within the municipal
boundary of Botswana’s capital city, Gaborone and only 15 kms from
the city centre.
The multi-million Clubhouse and the international standard 18-hole
golf course offers the corporate and leisure traveller a host of activities
in grandiose style. A variety of golf packages, conference and private
function packages and function venues are available to suit your
requirements.
Conference rooms include the Tsodilo Suites I & II which are equally
sub-divisible, the Astoria boardroom, Linyanti 1 and Linyanti 3. We
provide for meetings of 10 to 300 delegates, formal dinners, barbeque
and weddings for up to 500 guests.
Our Eagles Nest Golf Villas and Golf Chalets provide spacious and
luxurious self catering fully furnished units for businessmen and golfers
alike.
Tel: (+267) 393 0000 / Fax: 315 9663
web: www.phakalane.com
email: [email protected]
31
SELF CATERING
ESTABLISHMENT
GABORONE
Planet Lodge
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satellite television.
SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
Phone: +267 3910116/ +267 3903295 / Cell: +267 71319940
Fax: +267 3910118/ +267 3903229
Website: www.planetlodges.com
32
GABORONE
Super Guesthouse
Lovely all ensuites, air-conditioned rooms, served with friendly faces.
Wall fenced. 24 hours security. Try us now and leave smiling.
Conveniently located within reach to, Govt clinic, Private Hospital,
Industrial area, shopping centres and easy access to public transport
connections to various areas.
Find us along Tlhwane Road Broadhurst ext 20. At Metro from city
Centre turn left towards railway line, at next four way turn right to the
north. We are along this road towards the end of it.
At Super Guesthouse you are not just a guest but a Friend
Tel: +267 318 2134 / Fax: (+267) 318 2134
P. O. Box 50407, Gaborone, Botswana
33
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
GABORONE
The Walmont Ambassador Hotel
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Tel: (+267) 393 7777 / Fax: (+267) 391 2989
Website: www.walmont.com
Private Bag 105, Gaborone ,Botswana
34
GABORONE
Tony’s Serviced Apartments (Grade Pending)
This is a 2 Star selected service hotel in Gaborone. It is located in the
residential area behind the South Ring shopping mall. The hotel is in
close proximity to IDM and the University of Botswana. It offers bed
and breakfast. The rooms are air-conditioned with satellite televisions.
Services and Activities:
Restaurant, Satellite Television, Air Conditioner.
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone: +267 3950006
Fax: +267 3190192
Postal Address: P.o.box 201885 Gaborone
35
SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
TLOKWENG
Luxury Inn
Located
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SERVICE HOTEL
Tel: (+267) 3928500 / Fax: (+267) 3187111
Website: www.luxuryinn.co.bw
P.O Box 301859 Tlokweng
36
37
Eastern
Region
mokolodi
For nature and wildlife lovers, Mokolodi is the closest excursion from
Gaborone that offers a wide variety of activities for the entire family. Situated
approximately 10 kilometres south of Game City, on the main Lobatse road,
the five-square kilometre reserve is comprised of riverine terrain interspersed
with rocky hills, with the very picturesque Lake Gwithian and adjoining picnic
site.
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Other
attractions
Lobatse
Mokolodi Nature Reserve
Manyelanong Game Reserve
Kgosi Sechele I Museum
Manyana Rock Paintings
Matsieng Footprints
Livingstone Memorial – Kolobeng
Lentswe La Baratani
Oodi Weavers
Thamaga Pottery
Phuthadikobo Museum – Mochudi
39
JWANENG
Sawa Sawa Lodge
Sawa
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SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
Tel: + 267 588 2903/ 71631121
Fax: + 267 588 3275
40
KHUTSE
Khutse Kalahari Lodge
“Your Gateway to the Kalahari”
Khutse kalahari Lodge is located at the Eastern gate of Khutse Game
Reserve and is the last frontier before one enters the Kalahari Desert.
The lodge, with its unique African architecture really puts one in
nature’s cradle, the 24 bed lodge offers game drives into Khutse
Game Reserve where one can visit the various ancient pans which lie
testimony to the lakes that existed in a bygone era now play host to
numerous bird species, antelope & predators including the mighty
African lion.
The lodge offers great service with its panoramic views over a
waterhole, a 60-seat conference center and the only swimming pool in
the Kalahari Desert.
Telephone: (+267) 3187163 / Fax:(+267) 3908501
Website: www.khutsekalaharilodge.com
Private Bag BR 282, Gaborone, Botswana
41
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
KOPONG
Arne’s Country Retreat
(Grade Pending)
Beautiful
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Tel: Mob: (+267) 71234567
Fax: 397 4465
42
LOBATSE
Motel Starlite
(Grade Pending)
Motel Starlite is situated in Lobatse a town in South-Eastern Botswana
alongside ramatlabama road. The Motel Starlite offers a serene, homeaway-from-home experience for the most discerning of business
executives and leisure travellers alike.
The luxurious accommodation at the Motel Starlite consists of 21
bedrooms and 2 Conference rooms which are unique in design and
layout creating an enchanting atmosphere. A unique atrium is the
focal point of Motel Starlite , which augments the notion of peace and
tranquillity while also promoting a mood of restful contemplation.
•
24-hour reception and security
•
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•
Complimentary laundry & ironing service
Accommodation at the Motel Starlite comprise :
Double and single beds, Air-conditioning & heating units,
Non-smoking,Televisions, Table and chairs, Kettles for hot water ,
Flasks for cold water, Tray with two glasses, Wardrobe with cloth hangers,
Hot and Cold water, Bath tub with shower, Washbasin, Separate toilet.
Telephone: (+267) 5306346 / Fax:(+267) 5306884
FULLY
SERVICED HOTEL
43
METLOJANE
Sebothe Motel
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Telephone: +267 5404801
Postal Address: P.O. Box 335 Pitsane
44
MOGODITSHANE
Kagisong Conference Centre & Lodge
Kagisong conference centre and lodge is situated in Mogoditshane,
along Old Gabane road on plot number 6667. Mogoditshane is about
twenty (20) km from Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana.
Services:
• Conference & workshops venue
Kagisong Conference Centre and Lodge has three conference halls with
the following capacities:
Hall A – has a capacity of 100 people, Hall B has a capacity of 30 people
and the board room has a capacity of 20 people. There are various
conference equipment available, overheard projectors, TVs and video
machines, flipcharts boards and power point. Internet services are also
available.
Accommodation
There are nineteen (19) chalets. Chalets can be used for single
occupancy, shared two beds in a room or shared 3 beds in a room. Inhouse laundry services are available. Day and long-term stay rates can be
arranged. Transport to and from the airport available
Plot number 6667, Old Gabane Road, Mogoditshane
P. O. Box 288, Mogoditshane, Botswana
Tel/Fax: (267) 3932417/3904636/3973624
Email – [email protected]
45
SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
MOGODITSHANE
Lamila Lodge
•
Restaurant
•
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•
Bar
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COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
Telephone: +267 3904229
Fax: +267 3904229
Postal Address: P.O. Box 842 Mogoditshane
46
MOGODITSHANE
The Nest Guest House
The Nest is a structure made by a bird at the tree top for holding its
eggs and young safe from intruders and to keep them warm. We
offer an accommodation facility with competitive rates to suite all our
visitors.
We are situated in Mogoditshane village in Nkoyaphiri Ward, Plot
no.189, approximately 2 KM south of Sir Seretse Khama Barracks. It
is within walking distance off Molepolole or Gaborone road, Kwena
Mall and other chain stores. Visitors may opt to use Route 2 from
Gaborone Stations/ Bus Rank. Route 11 from Game City and Route 6
from Broadhurst.
Presently there are five spacious rooms, with fitted furniture and
comfortable beds, air conditioners and television
• bed and breakfast
• lunch and dinner on special order
• self catering service (with extra charge)
• Laundry service
Tel: (+267) 391 5165
P O Box 739, Mogoditshane, Botswana
47
SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
MOKOLODI
Mokolodi Nature Reserve
The Mokolodi Wildlife Foundation was formed in 1991 as a notfor-profit organization to promote wildlife conservation and
environmental education in Botswana. The Foundation created
Mokolodi Nature Reserve on donated land, where tourism related
activities help to fund its Education Centre.
Last year over 12,000 students from primary through secondary
schools enjoyed environmental programmers that include plant
identification, personal and positive encounters with tame elephant,
and ways to help conserve the natural beauty of Botswana.
Mokolodi Nature Reserve is located at 14 kilometer way from the
capital city Gaborone along Lobatse road. We have several types of
activities, such as conference facilities, restaurant, camping site, chalets,
game drives, cheetah visit, tracking, bush braii picnic sites, and a
traditional memorable rest camp called Alexander McCall Smith, Our
facilities host corporate event such as ceremonies.
SELF CATERING
ESTABLISHMENT
Private Bag 0457
Tel: 3161955 / Fax: 3165488
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MOLEPOLOLE
Lemepe Lodge & Conference Centre
Services provided include:
• Accommodation
• Conference facilities
• All meals and snacks
• In and outside catering
• Swimming
• Private parties
• Excursions in and around Molepolole
Lemepe Lodge and Conference Centre is situated in Ntloedibe ward
in Molepplole, 45 minutes normal drive from Gaborone. There are
two conference rooms equipped with best facilities to accommodate
50 and 60 people. Rooms are air conditioned with a television set
connected to a Digital Satellite. An ideal place to do business and have
a wonderful holiday.
A GATEWAY TO KHUTSE GAME RESERVE camping facilities
available.
Tel: (+267) 591 5099/Fax: 591 0114
P.O. Box 2650, Molepoleole , Botswana
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COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
OTSE
Top Tide Baratani Lodge
Otse village is about 50 km south of Gaborone city just 16km north of
Lobatse.
Top tide Baratani Lodge in a traditional set up, has 9 chalets, a
restaurant, a lounge, a conference room, a swimming pool, an outdoor
bar near a live band stage, and impressive children’s play ground and
an enclosed parking area.
On affordable prices the Lodge is a place for all kinds of parties, private
cocktails, meetings, seminars, banqueting, workshops, weddings,
family outings and holidays.
If you want to get away from the busy city life style and relax in the
quiet beautiful place, Top tide Baratani Lodge is the perfect place for
you.
So come and experience the joy that you have never experienced
before !!
SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
Telephone: +267 5337012
Fax: +267 5330022
Postal Address: P.O. Box 770 Lobatse
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PITSANE
Motsweding Lodge
Motsweding lodge is situated in a small village settlement called
Pitsane. Due to its proximity to Ramatlabama border post ( near South
Africa) , its well positioned to serve multitudes of tourists who visit
the country ,destined to far flanged areas like Chobe ,Okavango Delta
and Namibia. It is also available to public service workers who visit the
Borolong area to perform official duties.
Its approximately 10Km’s from the afore-mentioned border post along
A1 high-way road which connects you to major towns and cities like
Lobatse ,Gaborone and Francistown.
All our rooms are en-suite and fitted with stylish wooden handcrafted
furniture to give you memorable sleep and comfort.Our restaurant has
diverse menu and we serve breakfast , lunch and dinner. There is multichoice DSTV in our restaurant to enable you to keep abreast with the
current affairs news and sport events.
Other services include internet service to bring the world closer to you
, laundry services to those who wish to have a lenthy stay and car wash
exclusively for our guests only.
Telephone: +267 72900969 Fax: +267 5407201
Website: www.motswedinglodge.com
P.O Box 48 Lobatse Lobatse
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COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
Makgadikgadi and
Nxai Pans Region
NATA
Nata village is the main attraction in this region. This small village
at the crossroads for routes north and west provides an important
refuelling and stop over service to travellers to Maun and Kasane.
Nata is 190km from Francistown and 300km from both Kasane and
Maun. It is principally a cattle-farming area but should allow several
days to explore this fascinating area.
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Other
attractions
Nata
Ntwetwe Pan
Kubu Island
Nata Bird Sanctuary
Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan National Park
Sowa Pan
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Nxai Pan National Park
Baines Baobab
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KUMAGA
Leroo la Tau
Leroo La Tau rises majestically above the dry Boteti Riverbed which
stretches across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National
Park.
The park, populated by up to 30,000 zebra and wildebeest closely
accompanied by predators, offers guests the chance to experience
the exhilaration of seeing large concentrations of game and the
resultant predator interaction. The lodge offers a raised hide above the
waterhole where guests can enjoy spectacular wildlife sightings.
With just 12 thatched chalets, each with en-suite bathrooms, a dining
room, reading room and bar in the main lodge, expansive wooden
decks and a plunge pool, guests can immerse themselves seamlessly
into the ultimate wildlife experience.
Having explored the area and enjoyed a spectacular wildlife
phenomenon on guided day and night game drives, guests can retire
after dinner to a splendid fireplace overlooking the waterhole
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Postal Address: Private Bag 310, Maun, Botswana
Email: [email protected] / Website: www.desertdelta.com
Tel: +267 686 1243 / Fax: +267 686 1791
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NATA
Nata Lodge
Nata Lodge is an oasis set among the Mokolwane Palms on the edge
of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The lodge is ideally situated close to the
entrance of the Nata Bird Sanctuary, is just off the main road and 10km
south of Nata Village. This is the junction to the Okavango, Chobe and
Francistown areas.
Nata Lodge offers 22 Luxury thatched chalets set in rustic African style,
with bathroom en-suite including indoor bath and outdoor shower
and air-conditioning. 10 custom designed meru tents set on wooden
decks with en suite bathroom and outdoor showers. Our camping site
boasts stylish semi open ablution facilities with hot and cold showers.
Facilities include a pool, indoor and outdoor restaurant, curio shop and
bar lounge area.
Activities on offer are quad biking around the dusty tracks of the pans
and exploring the Nata Bird Sanctuary in our open 4x4 safari vehicles.
The Sanctuary is a Community based project and boasts lots of birdlife
species including spectacular sightings of Flamingoes and Pelicans in
breeding season.
P.o Box 10, Nata , Botswana
Telephone: +267 620 0070 / Fax: + 267 620 0071
Website: www.natalodge.com
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NATA
Maya Guest Inn
Located in the heart of Nata village, 187 kilometres from Francistown,
Maya Guest Inn is the ideal stopover for leisure and business travellers.
Nata is the gateway to both Maun and Kasane, Botswana’s ‘tourism
capital’.
The lodge has five tastefully designed chalets and three other
spacious rooms, all air conditioned rooms and appointed with modern
furnishings, TV, coffee facilities, and onsite laundry. An evergreen palm
tree garden offers you tranquil grounds on those hot afternoons and
for idyllic moonlit African nights. Ten kilometres from Maya are the
‘must go’ Nata Sanctuary, renowned for its matchless bird life and the
famous Makgadikgadi salt pans.
Priced for the traveller, Maya offers exceptional value without
compromising comfort.
BED AND
BREAKFAST
Tel: +267 6211 296: Fax: +267 6211 295
Cell: +267 7477 1118/7506 0791
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NATA
North Gate Lodge
Situated in the heart of Nata, amongst a forest of Llala Palms on route
to the Okavango Delta or Chobe Game Reserve, this is the ideal stop
over after a long journey, or a great way to start a new adventure.
Make us your base to spend your days exploring the plentiful places of
interest in this vast, untapped beauty of Botswana, including game
viewing, bird watching, camping, and much, much more.
Accommodation consists of 22 rooms, 10 executive, 10 standard and 2
family, all fully air conditioned with private bathrooms, Mosquito nets
and televisions. The lodge is also an ideal place to hold conferences, in
our professional, state of the art conference room that holds up to 100
people.
Enjoy five star European style cuisine (or be adventurous and try the
fantastic traditional cuisine), ice cold drinks from the fully stocked bar,
or just relax by the cooling waters of our sparkling pool.
P O Box 147, Nata, Botswana
Website: www.northgatelodge.co.bw
Tel: (+267) 6211156/55 Fax: (+267) 6211154
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NXAI PAN NATIONAL PARK
Nxai Pan Camp
Situated in the tree line – we have 8 purpose built desert rooms – all
rooms have thatched roofs and insulation so it is cooler in the summer
and warmer in the winter. The main area consists of a dining room,
lounge area and a viewing deck. We will also have a swimming pool,
library and curio shop.
8 purpose built desert rooms: 7 x twin rooms and 1 x family room –
sleep 4 guests
The camp is solar powered and the only camp inside the Nxai Pan
National Park.
Nxai pan is well known for its huge springbok population and once
the rains have started, gemsbok, and zebras migrate to the region. At
this time zebra’s come in their thousands to drop their young at Nxai
Pan. Extraordinarily large herds of giraffe’s can be seen with up to 30
in a group. These large herds of zebras, springbok, and wildebeest
attract many predators – lion, cheetah, jackal and both spotted and
the elusive brown hyena, as well as the endangered wild dog and the
secretive leopard. Activities whilst here include game drives, walks and
visits to the Baines Baobabs
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Tel: +267 686 1449 Fax: +267 6861457
Website: www.kwando.co.bw
P.O Box 550, Maun
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NXAI PAN NATIONAL PARK
Dombo Farm
Situated at the North boundary of the Kalahari and on the edge of the
world-famous Okavango Delta, our 4150 ha game farm will ensure a
relaxing experience to all our guests.
You will be accommodated in one of our two spacious self contained
bungalows and we can assure you that we will take care of your
well-being as your comfort is our first priority.
You may relax in our sitting room & reading area and enjoy your meals
under a covered veranda overlooking the waterhole. In the evenings, you
will be invited to enjoy a camp fire and the amazing African sky.
During your stay, you can take advantage to visit nearly located national
parks.
A heaven where you will experience and enjoy peace, privacy and
individuality.
Tel: + 267 72923355 / + 267 74121332
P. O. Box 21857, Boseja, Maun, Botswana
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GAME LODGES
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MAKGADIKGADI
Camp Kalahari
A simple but elegant tented camp in the heart of the Kalahari. Tents
are spacious and under thatch with wide verandahs and swing beds. The activities are similar to those at Jack’s and San Camp: Walk with
Bushmen trackers; Get up close and personal with the Kalahari’s
friendliest meerkats; Quad bike across the pans; Sleep out under the
stars in the largest bedroom on earth; Visit ancient baobabs; Game
drive to see unique desert adapted species. Combine with Planet
Baobab for a cultural component.
A MEMBER OF UNCHARTED AFRICA
SAFARI CO.
Uncharted Africa Safari Co offers the original and ultimate Kalahari
Desert / Makgadikgadi Pans experience: Jack’s Camp; San Camp; Camp
Kalahari and Planet Baobab. Uncharted Africa also offers luxurious and
traditional Mobile Expeditions to the Okavango Delta; Central Kalahari;
Nxai Pan and far Western Kalahari with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen people).
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Tel: +267 241 2277 Fax: +267 241 3458
P.O Box 173, Francistown, Botswana
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MAKGADIKGADI
Jack’s Camp
A beautiful, sumptuous, authentic 1940’s style tented camp. This
isn’t your usual safari experience – activities are varied and unique:
walk with meerkats, see the Kalahari through the eyes of Bushman
trackers, seek out rare desert-adapted species, explore the lunar surface
of the pans, meet ancient baobabs and wander around a natural
history museum. The activities combine wildlife with culture, history,
archeology and geology.
SAFARI CO.
Tel: +267 241 2277 Fax: +267 241 3458
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GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
MAKGADIKGADI
San Camp
(Grade Pending)
A luminescent white tented camp on the edge of a pan. There is
nothing quite so romantic in its simplicity as San Camp – nothing so
serene. The activities, cuisine and guides are the same as at Jack’s –
only the base of the safari differs. San Camp is slightly smaller than
Jack’s – and so ideal for small groups wanting exclusivity.
SAFARI CO.
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Tel: +267 241 2277 Fax: +267 241 3458
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Chobe
Region
kasane
Kasane is the administrative centre of the Chobe District and the
northern entrance to the Chobe National Park. Not too long ago
Kasane was a remote and forgettable small village. However, its
strategic location along the main tourist routes (meeting point of
four countries - Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia) has led
to rapid expansion in recent years. Six kilometres east of Kasane is
tiny Kazungula, which serves as the landing for the Kazungula Ferry
between Botswana and Zambia.
Situated in the northeast, Kasane is a bustling little town offering
trouble-free access to the Chobe National Park. As there are no
boundary fences between the park and the village, game such as
elephant and hippo can frequently be seen wandering down the
road and through the Kasane campsites.
Other
attractions
Chobe National Park
Chobe River
Seboba Water Rapids
Lesoma Monument
Chobe Farms
Ngoma Bridge
Kazungula Ferry
Pandamatenge Farms
Kasane Forestry
Pans
Seperu Traditional Dancers
Forest Reserves
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CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Chobe Game Lodge
Picturesquely situated 100 km west of the Victoria Falls, overlooking the
Chobe River and the Caprivi floodplains, the iconic Chobe Game Lodge
is the only permanent safari lodge within the Chobe National Park.
The lodge accommodates up to 94 guests in absolute luxury. Rooms
are river-facing, and include minibars, en-suite bathrooms, tea and
coffee making facilities as well as private terraces. In addition, four
exclusive suites have their own plunge pools and separate lounges.
Other facilities include a fully equipped conference room seating
up to 90 people, broadband internet, billiards, library, gym, beauty
salon, a stylish cigar bar overlooking the Chobe River, a large terraced
swimming pool and riverside boma.
All safari activities are tailored to suit individual requirements. Game
drives, game viewing by small boats, sunset cruises along the Chobe
River and after-dinner stargazing are offered.
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Website: www.desertdelta.com
Telephone:+267 6250340 / Fax: +267 6250280
Postal Address: P/Bag 310 Maun
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CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Savute Safari Lodge
Located on the banks of the dry Savute channel, Savute Safari Lodge is
intimate, accommodating only 24 guests in cool thatched timber and
glass suites.
The area is renowned for its population of bull elephant and for
the unique interaction of the resident predator species. The close
proximity of wildlife translates itself into the recently refurbished,
modern African décor.
All suites have private decks, combined bedroom and sitting areas and
en-suite facilities. The sitting area, library and cocktail bar are situated
in an exquisite thatch and timber main building.
Savute boasts a viewing deck, an al fresco dining area and swimming
pool – which is ideal for watching game at the waterhole. These
features set the lodge apart from other typical safari destinations.
Open 4x4 game drives are conducted in the Savute area, including the
famous Savute Marsh, and the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa
Hills, add magic to a delightful African safari.
Physical Address: Savute Channel
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Email: [email protected]/Website: www.desertdelta.com
Tel: +267 686 1243/Fax: +267 686 1791
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CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Savute Elephant Camp
Perched on the banks of the now flowing Savute Channel, the camp is
a spectacular base from which to explore the area. Drama unfolds here
daily with interactions between the high concentrations of elephant,
the large lion prides and the many hyenas that inhabit the area. Savute
is also unrivaled for its sightings of excellent predator / prey interaction
during the drier months and is a ‘must stay’ on any Southern Africa
safari.
Accommodation is everything you would expect of a luxury safari
experience. All luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms,
offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof.
The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock,
ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner.
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Tel: (267) 686 0302 / Fax: (267) 686 0153
Website: [email protected]
P. O. Box 100, Maun , Botswana
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KASANE
Chobe Marina Lodge
Chobe Marina Lodge offers accommodation in thatched studios,
apartments, chalets and suites with private lounges and modern
comforts overlooking the Chobe River and landscaped gardens.
Cathari Health & Beauty Spa pampers with full body services, facials,
hand and foot treatments among lush gardens with prolific wildlife
such as fish eagle, warthog, squirrel, mongoose, and vervet monkeys.
Dinner is served with elegant class in the Commissioners restaurant,
dishing up deliciously prepared table d’hote and a la carte menus.
For continental and full English breakfasts, informal light lunches and
dinners, the Mokoros restaurant serves traditional dishes in a cheerful,
friendly environment and the pool- and riverside bars, overlooking the
Chobe River are relaxing sundowner retreats.
Chobe Marina Lodge houses a stylish, state-of-the-art conference
venue, ideal for product launches and corporate events with views
across the Caprivi strip. Teambuilding and leisure activities include
game tracking safaris, themed dinner evenings, Marimba Setswana
traditional dancers, rock and roll bands, jazz and mix, ethnic village
experience, tiger fishing competitions, viewing of more than 45000
elephant herds, and unbeatable photographic opportunities on a
leisurely river cruise to Sedudu island
Tel: (267) 625 2220 / Fax: (267) 625 2224
Website: www.chobemarinalodge.com
Private Bag K83, Kasane , Botswana
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GAME LODGES
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KASANE
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
The four-star double-storey Mowana Safari Resort & Spa was
built around a baobab tree said to be over 800 years old. In this
tranquil bush setting guests will experience true comfort, superb
accommodation, fine cuisine and personalised service. The 112 ensuite, air-conditioned luxury rooms and four suites have been tastefully
decorated in an ethnic style to complement the natural ambience. All
face the mighty Chobe River and the game-rich bushveld. Mowana,
80 km from the world-famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, is a popular
destination from which to experience the unspoilt African wilderness.
Serondela Restaurant offers cuisine inspired by the flavours of Africa.
The Savuti Bar and conference facilities are also available. Activities
include a nine-hole golf course, wellness-centre, tennis, swimming,
tiger-fishing, bird-watching and game-drives as well as game-viewing
on a river cruiser.
S 17° 47’ 1” E 25° 9’ 51”
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
On the banks of the Chobe River
Tel: +267 625 0300 / Fax: +267 625 0301
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KASANE
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
Chobe Chilwero borders the Chobe National Park, which is the second
largest National Park in Botswana covering an area of 10,566 km².
Chilwero means “place of high view” in the local language of Setswana.
The lodge sits above the Chobe River and offers unparalleled
panoramic views across the islands and flood plains as far as Namibia.
Accommodation is in 15 bungalows each with its own en-suite
bathroom with a modern bath, indoor and outdoor showers, private
garden with hammock, “sala” or private balcony, mosquito nets, ceiling
fans, air-conditioning, hairdryer, minibar as well as an in-room safe.
The main public area includes a lounge and dining room, which
are linked to outdoor viewing patios. The wine cellar is temperature
controlled and houses a large variety of the finest South African and
European wines. The new Spa has opened and offers a range of spa
and hydrotherapy treatments from both the Thalgo and Africology
ranges. The spa features an arch shower, plunge pool, relaxation
area, male and female changing rooms with lockers, as well as two
treatment rooms. The lodge also boasts a split-level swimming
pool, library, curio shop and a communications centre, which offers
telephone, fax and internet access.
Sanctuary Retreats
P.O. Box 782607, Sandton, 2146 South Africa
Tel +27 11 438 4650/Fax +27 11 787 7658
www.sanctuaryretreats.com
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KASANE
The Garden Lodge
We built The Garden Lodge with the specific intention of offering
personal service to a small number of guests. There are many fine
lodges in the area, however most have over 100 beds, we have 22.
The lodge has eight bedrooms (4 standard double/twin bed rooms,
3 family rooms with 4 beds each and 1 smaller double/twin room. ).
All rooms with own bathrooms and private verandahs overlooking the
Chobe River.We are truly a garden lodge. The combination of unlimited
water and constant sunshine allows hibiscus, frangipani, bougainvillea,
banana and paw paw to grow in profusion. Guests love the garden
and the prolific birds attracted to the flowers and fruits.
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Tel: (+267) 625 0051, Fax: 625 0577
email: [email protected] website: www.thegardenlodge.com Private Bag K 48, Kasane, Botswana
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KASANE
Water Lily Lodge
Water Lily Lodge is situated in Kasane, northeastern part of Botswana
gateway to the famous Chobe National Park, few kilometres away from
Victoria Falls.
It is a small and private lodge catering for a maximum of 20 guests.
Accommodation consists of 10 air-conditioned double rooms with ensuite bathroom and toilet, DSTV, swimming pool, bar and restaurant.
Each room is positioned to overlook the Chobe River.
Our activities: Chobe River boat cruise - Chobe game drives – Victoria
Falls day excursions - Transfers
Tel: (+267) 6251 775 / Fax : (+267) 6250 759
P.O. Box 405, Kasane, Botswana
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KAZUNGULA
Kubu Lodge
There is a place on the Chobe River in Northern Botswana where
tranquillity and beauty mix with raw wilderness; where the immaculate
Chobe Bushbuck has sanctuary, and where the Hippo and Crocodile
are lords of the domain. This place is Kubu Lodge.
Set on 36 hectares of pristine riverine forest, this small, owner
managed lodge epitomises the hospitality of Africa - with a twist
of European flavour. Eleven thatched chalets on raised decks are
spaciously positioned beneath the spreading canopy of massive
trees with expansive lawns extending right down to the river’s edge.
Tastefully appointed with hand-picked furnishings, each en-suite
chalet provides all the luxuries to enjoy the natural surroundings in
blissful comfort.
Dining at Kubu Lodge is an experience not to be missed. Each meal is
carefully and freshly prepared then savoured el fresco with stunning
views over the Chobe River and delightful birdlife for company.
A short drive away is the world renowned Chobe National Park –
home to Africa’s single largest population of Elephant. Kubu Lodge
offers the opportunity to experience this reserve’s amazing wildlife by
power boat or vehicle. Other activities on offer are: evening cruises to
the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi; day trips to Victoria Falls;
fishing excursions; visits to a working crocodile farm, and guided tours
of a reptile park.
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Tel: (+267) 6250312 / Fax: (+267) 6251092
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.kubulodge.net
P.O. Box 43, Kasane, Botswana
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KAZUNGULA
Toro Safari Lodge
Toro Safari Lodge is located on the banks of Chobe River, the only
Lodge where two Rivers and four African countries meet.
Twenty six ensuite stand alone chalets overlooking the river, camping
and caravan site with private ablutions, powerpoints, hot and cold
water showers. Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, pool bar with Dstv
and conference room. Daily Game drives and Boat cruise into Chobe
National Park, Sunset cruise, Fishing and Victoria Falls day trip
Tel: (+267) 6252694 / 625 2695
website: www.torolodge.co.bw
P. O. Box 511, Kasane, Botswana
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LESOMA
Lesoma Valley Lodge
The Lodge is located at Lesoma approximately 20km from Kasane
within the forest reserve. The lodge is well positioned between the
Chobe National park and the Matetsi Safari area in Zimbabwe, allowing
you to see game long after the parks closed.
6 thatched cottages offering the following:
All rooms are fully air conditioned, mosquito nets,and furnished with
television in each room.
GAME LODGES
AND CAMPS
Telephone: (+267) 71325510, 72172074
Website: www.lesomavalleylodge.com
P. O. Box 40372, Lesoma, Botswana
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LESOMA VALLEY LODGE
Other Game Lodges & Camps
CHOBE SAFARI LODGE
Tel: (+267) 625 0336, Fax: (+267) 625 0437
P.O.Box 10, Kasane
Botswana
Email [email protected]
Website www.chobesafarilodge.com
Accommodation at Chobe Safari Lodge consist of 46 Luxury Safari Rooms, 22
Luxury River Rooms and 8 Rondavels. Family rooms with separate children room
(bank beds) also available.
All our luxury rooms have en suite bathrooms with bath and a shower, air
conditioners, satellite TV’s with 8chanells, telephone, safe and fan.
All the rooms have stunning views of Chobe River
Campsite grounds on the property.
Newly built restaurant with indigenous flavors of Africa serving A la carte and
Buffet style meals
Cocktail bar with its own viewing deck
Pool deck with new enlarged swimming pool
Upstairs lounge with a viewing deck
Health and Beauty Saloon
Two Curio & Craft Shops
Activities & Transfers Office
location: kasane
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Francistown
As one of the oldest towns in Botswana and site of southern Africa’s
first gold rush, Francistown, home to 92,500 people, is a typical
frontier town, strategically placed as the gateway to the north, with
all the main roads to Zimbabwe, and Kazungula passing through it. It
manages to maintain its character despite being Botswana’s secondlargest urban centre and “Capital of the North”.
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History of Francistown
O
ne of Botswana’s oldest towns, Francistown was the centre of
southern Africa’s first gold rush. It came to prominence through
European prospectors’ discovery and mining of gold in the
region in the mid 19th century, first at Tatitown (about 50 kilometres
from Francistown), and later at Francistown itself (at Monarch Mine,
recently revived).
Gold had been mined by Africans living in the region for generations
before. Indeed the wealth and prosperity which the region’s gold
deposits have brought stretches as far back as the 12th to 14th
centuries.
The city was named after the British prospector and miner Daniel
Francis, who acquired prospecting licenses in 1869, eventually
becoming director of the Tati Concessions Company. Francis and other
prospectors often used ancient gold shafts as guiding points for their
prospecting, or they simply carried on the mining which had been
started in those shafts generations ago. The city is still surrounded by
old, abandoned mines.
The original town was founded as a settlement near Monarch mine in
1897, consisting of only one main street lined with bustling saloons and
supply stores running parallel to the railway line, which was established
by British entrepreneur Cecil Rhodes as a vital link between South Africa
and Britain’s northern colonies.
Situated 436 kilometres north of Gaborone, Francistown is the country’s
second largest city, and an industrial and transport hub, with a railway
line leading north to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The main road northwest
of Francistown gives passage to Maun and the Okavango Delta,
Kasane and Chobe National Park, Livingstone, Zambia and Victoria Falls,
Zimbabwe.
Francistown is currently under-going an economic boom, mostly due
to the recent resuscitation of gold mining; this has given new life to the
property and transport sectors, with the accompanying infrastructural
additions and developments.
Over the years, Francistown (population approximately 115000) has
undergone continual expansion and modernisation, to the point that
much of its original dusty frontier town atmosphere has disappeared.
Modern malls, shops, hotels, restaurants, housing developments and
industrial complexes now dominate the city, with some old, colonial
buildings still to be seen in the city centre. Yet colourful, distinctively
African local markets dot the city, and pleasant parks give it a userfriendly feeling. A lively nightclub scene showcases good local music
and dance.
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FRANCISTOWN
Adansonia Hotel
Adansonia (Baobab) Hotel is located on the banks of the Tati River
approximately 8 KM from the city centre. The serenity is spell binding.
relaxing by the poolside is an experience not to be missed.
The hotel consists of 73 elegantly firnished rooms with modern
amenities comprising of 36 standard, 31 deluxe and 6 executives, a la
carte restaurant, exquisitely furnished bar, swimming pool, conference
rooms and vast lush green gradens. Found on the premises are dolerite
dyke so called ‘dolly holes’ resulted from ore crushing associated with
gold mining in pre historic times, sometimes between 1000 and
1800AD. A must see for the vistor.
The hotel is also ideal place to hold conferences, pool side parties and
weddings.
Telephone: (+267) 241 9714 / Fax:(+267) 241 9715
P. O. Box 50, Francistown, Botswana
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FRANCISTOWN
Bel Rea
“Located in an historic diversified and still old-fashioned
neighbourhood, Bel Rea guesthouse is a small lodging establishment
that offers overnight accomodation and breakfast.
It is situated 2 kms east of Thapama Circle on Mandela Road. Bel
Rea guesthouse offers lovely, comfortable and immaculate fully air
conditioned luxury ensuite rooms. All our rooms feature the sweet
crispy bedding. Whether you are travelling solo for the business or are
bringing the entire family for vacation, Bel Rea guesthouse has suites
you’ll love and amenities you will rememebr long after you’ve gone
home. Bel Rea guesthouse is offering comfort and convenience to
both business and lesiure travellers. On your first visit your attention
will immediately be drawn to the modern design breathtaking work of
art ceiling. This ceiling was invented by Donald A. Brown of Westlake,
OHIO, U.S.A. Unfortuantely he was killed in a plane crash on 18 Janaury,
2010, but he has left behind very unique artistic feature. This ceiling
makes our rooms so relaxing and very pleasing to watch.
Some of our rooms face the street and as such one is able to tap into
locak knowledge of attraction of the lcoation. Visit Bel Rea where you
will receive personal attention you will never forget’”
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GUEST HOUSE
P.O. Box 1305, Francistown
Plot No. 6039, Mandela Road, Donga
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FRANCISTOWN
City Inn
City Inn offers executive accommodation, exquisitely furnished
with all modern amenities,climate control, satellite television,hot
beverages,mini bar ,complimentary internet use for the
guest,reception manned 24 hours,secured parking.
Located in the Central Business District (CBD) 2 minutes from all major
shopping malls, Ntshe House, High Court, Nyangabgwe Hospital.
Room Compliment:Double
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P.O.Box 866, Francistown
Plot 331/2/3, Khama Street, Francistown
Tel: 2442196/7/8 fax 2442199
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Cresta Marang and Gardens
Situated just 5km outside Francistown, the three-star Cresta Marang
Gardens has an exquisite garden setting on the banks of the Tati River.
The Cresta Marang is the ideal setting for relaxation or business and
offers friendly service, comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms and
sumptuous à la carte and buffet menus.
Accommodation comprises 105 standard and executive rooms and
chalets, all of which are air-conditioned and are equipped with satellite
TV, direct-dial telephone and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Facilities
include an à la carte restaurant, a casino, the Fox and Hound Cocktail
Bar, the Tati River Pool Bar, a campsite, conference room, wi-fi internet,
gym and swimming-pool. The hotel has state-of-the-art conference
facilities, consisting of three air-conditioned rooms, catering for up to
145 delegates in total.
Res Tel: +27 11 881 1234 / S.Africa: Toll Free 0861 27 3782 Fax: +27 11
881 1222 S 21° 11’ 10” E 27° 31’ 55”
Old Gaborone Road, Francistown
Tel: +267 241 3991/2 Fax: +267 241 2130
e-mail: [email protected]
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FRANCISTOWN
Cresta Thapama Hotel
The Cresta Thapama Hotel is a licensed three-star hotel located in
Botswana’s second-largest commercial centre, Francistown. There is
an airport 8km from the hotel that is serviced on regular fl ights from
Gaborone and Johannesburg. Francistown is 485km from Maun and
494km from Kasane. Maun is a gateway to the Okavango Delta while
Kasane is very close to the magnificent Chobe National Park. Cresta
Thapama has 96 en-suite air-conditioned rooms, five of which are
Executive suites.
Each room has satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and tea- and coffeemaking facilities. The 110-seater Ivory Grill offers à la carte and buffet
menus for lunch and dinner, and guests can relax in the Lenaka Bar or
the Pool Bar located in the garden. The hotel has three state-of-the-art
conference rooms, Wi-Fi internet, squash-court and gym.
881 1222 S 21° 10’ 20” E 27° 30’ 45”
Blue Jacket Street, Francistown
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Tel: +267 241 3872 Fax: +267 241 3766
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FRANCISTOWN
Diggers Inn
Guaranteed Luxury, Guaranteed Service, Guaranteed Value
We are situated in the centre of Francistown CBD, within walking
distance to all the town’s facilities. Our 40 luxurious bedrooms are
decorated in stylish 18th century decor.
All our rooms are air conditioned, have en-Suite toilet and shower,
telephone, safe, free internet, satellite television and room service.
We have a choice of two Restaurants and Bars, The Thorn Tree
Restaurant and the O’Hagan’s Irish Pub & Grill, to cater for all you
culinary requirements.
Should you require setting up board meetings in Francistown, we also
have 4 Conference rooms available to meet your needs
We offer secure parking 24/7.
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St. Patrick’s Street, Francistown
Web: www.diggersinn.co.bw
Tel: (267) 2440544 / Fax: (267) 2440545
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FRANCISTOWN
Dumela Lodge
Dumela lodge is “your home away from home” when visiting
Francistown (Botswana), whether on business or passing through. We
are a “bush lodge” in Francistown perfectly located as a stopover to
Makgadikgadi National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta,
Chobe National Park, Livingstone in Zambia and the famous Victoria
Falls and Hwange National Park both in Zimbabwe.
The lodge comprises raised wooden thatched structure housing
reception, cocktail bar (where you can catch up with your favourite
sport on Satellite TV) and restaurant . The lodge provides wi-fi hot
spot for free. Just bring you gadget and keep in touch with family and
friend.
Accommodation comprises luxury en-suite tented chalets on raised
timber decks. During scotch hot Botswana summer you can cool off
the heat in our ever sparkling swimming pool.
DIRECTIONS
Francistown is accessible via A1 from South (Martin’s drift/Tlokweng
border gates) & North East (Zimbabwe) and A3 from North (Nata/
Maun/Kasane) when driving. A downloadable map with GPS
coordinates is available at www.dumelalodge.com
Tel: +2672403093/ Fax: +2672417313
[email protected]
Website: www.dumelalodge.com
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FRANCISTOWN
Emoyo Villa
(Grade Pending)
Emoyo Villa is a Francistown Guesthouse located in the quite
neighbourhood of Tati River South opposite the entrance to Molapo
Estates. The guesthouse is a stone throw away from the banks of the
Tati River.
Emoyo Villa has seven en-suite rooms each with satellite television
channels and air-conditioning. The guesthouse has modern yet
comfortable furniture. Other facilities include a well-fitted kitchen, a
guest lounge on the first floor and a gazebo set in a well-manicured
garden.
Our staff is well trained to provide efficient yet homely service. Our aim
is to ensure that we meet the expectations of our guests.
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
Tel: +2672406854 / +26774021166
Website: www.emoyovilla.com
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FRANCISTOWN
Modumela Lodge
Modumela Lodge is a timeshare game conservancy resort situated
68km north of Francistown. We are situated on a fully fenced property
of 1800 hectares. The Lodge has three single chalets; and two double
bedroom chalets each with bathroom en suite but without any self
catering facilities. We have one, two bedroom self catering chalet
which has two bathrooms as well. Each and every chalet has been
sited in such a manner as to afford the occupants maximum privacy
and a reasonable view where possible.
The main building houses our reception, administration office, lounge,
bar, dining area and kitchen. This structure overlooks one of two dams
on the property.
It is our intention to increase the species of game on the property.
At present we carry blue wildebeest, hartebeest, zebra, eland, kudu,
duiker, steenbuck, bush pig, warthog, baboon, vervet monkeys, jackal,
brown hyena and porcupine. We are also fortunate enough to have
an abundance of bird life on the property.
PO Box 213, Tshesebe, Botswana
Tel: (00267) 72993009 /(00267) 75246513
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
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AND CAMPS
FRANCISTOWN
River View Villa
River View Villa guest house provides affordable and hospitable
services to its clients.
Location: River View Villa is located in Francistown on the banks of the
Tati River North off the so called Old Matsiloje Road a mere 8 minutes
drive outside Francistown City Center. This site is on scenic prime land
and occasionally visited by monkeys, wondering duikers, rabbits and
various species of birds.The site is accessed by a tarred road.
The ideal setting for relaxation or business and offers friendly service,
comfortable air conditioned bedrooms and sumptuous breakfast.
Excellent overnight stop over for tourists visiting Chobe/Kasane/Maun
and the Okavango areas.
Facilities: River View Villa consists of a reception, 6 furnished rooms,
dining room, kitchen, laundry, storeroom, swimming pool and is
beautifully landscaped.
Accommodation: • 1 x Family room • 5 x Double rooms
All rooms have: • Air conditioning • Television • Tea/Coffee • Fridge
• Swimming pool • Dining room
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
P. O. Box 30879, Francistown
BotswanaTel: +267 2402169
Fax:+267 2402169 / Mobile: +267 72141316
E-Mail: [email protected]
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FRANCISTOWN
Tati River Lodge
Tati River Lodge is a picturesque traditional, country hotel and
conference centre conveniently situated 8km from Francistown city
centre.
This tranquil venue with its unique ambience is ideal for conferences,
weddings, special functions, and product launches. The hotel presently
boasts 80 delightful rooms, 4 conference rooms of different sizes,
Caravan Park and campsite, 2 bars, a swimming pool and a restaurant.
Tel: (+267) 240 6000 / Fax: (+267) 240 6080
[email protected] - www.trl.co.bw
P/Bag F333, Francistown, Botswana
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FRANCISTOWN
The Enclave
The Enclave prides itself with its friendly and courteous way it looks
after its guests. A total of 21 rooms - this boutique hotel features 4
room categories including:
The Executive Suite
Spacious with a separate sitting room. Perfect for corporate travelers,
couples and families. Living room features gracious dining area giving
it a delightful residential ambience.
Deluxe Suite
Spacious ,has a kitchenette with a special oversized bathroom
featuring a bath-tub and shower. Ideal for the business man to unwind
and relax.
Other room types include Standard Plus and Standard rooms.
To add value to your business mission, high speed wireless internet
access available in each room.
Other business support services are available on request.
Food and Beverage Services include
* Full restaurant and bar services -Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
* Outside catering in the privacy of your organization.
* Room service & private dining available upon guest request.
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Tel: (+267) 2402368 / Fax: (+267) 240 2364
P. O. Box 30369, Francistown, Botswana
90
FRANCISTOWN
The Metcourt Lodge
The Metcourt Lodge meets the needs for quality lodging at affordable
rates, for every kind of traveler – from stop over tourist to the overnight
business person - offering modern comfort and quality service.
This cozy 3-star select service hotel is situated in the heart of
Francistown’s CBD and has 53 en-suite bedrooms, all appointed with
modern furnishings, DSTV, direct dial telephones and Wireless Internet
service throughout the hotel.
The hotel facilities include a conference room with an adjoining bar
as well as a fully enclosed landscaped atrium. The Golden Hills Spur
located on the premises offers guests a convenient, friendly and
efficient dining experience. Spur offers breakfast, lunch dinner and
children’s facilities.
Tel: (+267) 244 1100, / Fax: 244 0775
Website: www.metcourt.com
P.O. Box 30703, Francistown , Botswana
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FRANCISTOWN
Town Lodge
Town lodge is ideally located in minestone area two minutes drive
from the francistown city centre. The property offers 19 rooms
consisting of 5 double, 9 twin, 2 family and 3 single. Rooms are
elegantly furnished in solid Zambezi teak, air conditioned, satellite
television, hot beverages, mini fridge, telephone facility, internet ready
-free internet us for the guest. In house restaurant offers a la catre
menu.
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Telephone: (+267) 241 8802 / Fax:(+267) 241 8805
P.O. Box 50, Francistown, Botswana
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FRANCISTOWN
Tshimologo Guest House
TSHIMOLOGO in Setswana means “NEW beginnings”
TSHIMOLOGO GUESTHOUSE is a Farm house that is Located in the
heart of the bush surrounded by fresh air, Bird song and will give you
back the tranquility needed to relax and revitalize only 5 km from
Francistown..
The Luxurious Guesthouse offers 2 fully equipped flats, 2 and 3
bedrooms, Internet connection to a laptop, a Full Breakfast , a private
garden for the 2 flats to listen to the Bird songs and breath in the
fresh air, and have a private Braai. We offer a secure & child safe
environment
Telephone: (+267) 71303900 / Fax:(+267) 2441746
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GUEST HOUSE
FRANCISTOWN
Wayside View Chalets
Wayside Chalets are situated 20 km north of Francistown on a
Brahman Stud cattle and game ranch. The ranch has been in the
family since 1912 and is a beautiful bushveld location, perfect for the
traveler looking for tranquility in natural surroundings.
We offer LUXURY accommodation consisting of 6 chalets . All rooms
have 2 X 3/4 beds.
All chalets are fully equipped for self catering with braai facilities
(braai packs available), satellite television and air-conditioning.
The following activities are available: GAME DRIVES, BIRD WATCHING,
FISHING, HIKING, CYCLING AND GOLF ON A NINE HOLE LAYOUT WITH
CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES ON SITE.
GPS Co-ordinates
S:24.35’40.4”
E:27.24’24.4”
SELF CATERING
ESTABLISHMENT
Tel: (+267)71313233/71303050/71313334
Fax: (+267)241-6327 E-mail: [email protected]
P O Box 107, Francistown. Botswana
Website: www.waysidebotswana.com
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FRANCISTOWN
Woodlands Stop Over
Situated just 15kms north of Francistown on the banks of the Tati
River and the site of the original “Hunters Road” previously travelled
by hunters, naturalists, explorers and missionaries on their way to the
Victoria Falls in the 18th Century. Woodlands Stop Over makes an ideal
stop over en-route to the Okavango Swamps, Chobe Game Reserve,
Central Kalahari, Makgadikgadi Pans and Victoria Falls. The following
facilities overlook the Tati River:
• Fully furnished & equipped Woodlands Cottage (sleeping 4)
• 8 beautifully furnished en-suite Riverview rooms (sleeping 2) with
kitchenette containing appliances, crockery and cutlery, fridge and
microwave. Crisp clean bedding provided and tea/coffee facilities.
Inclusive is a continental breakfast.
• 6 comfortably tiled chalets each with 2 x 3/4 beds. Crisp clean
bedding provided with tea/coffee facilities.
• Sparkling swimming pool
• Meals are available on request
• Shop for travellers convenience
PLUS a large variety of Botswana birds and animals can be sighted or
heard such as the Woodlands Kingfisher, Kudu, Impala, Duiker to name
just a few…
Tel: (+267) 244 0131 / Fax: (+267) 244 0132
SELF CATERING
ESTABLISHMENT
Website: www.woodlandscampingbots.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woodlands-Stop-Over/113833775357851
P. O. Box 11193, Francistown, Botswana. Plots 9/10/11 NQ 24 Gerald Estates
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FRANCISTOWN
Zarephath Guest House
Zarephath Guest House is a Francistown based guesthouse providing
service in the hospitality industry.
We have Competitive room rates with full English breakfast upon
request.
To add to your Luxury, the bedrooms have
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Full Air-conditioning
En-suite bathrooms
Color TV connected to Satellite Dish
Tea & Coffee Facility
Fully furnished kitchen
Laundry services
Dry cleaning on behalf of clients arranged
Free Wireless internet available
Tel: (+267) 2405468 / Fax: (+267) 2405468
Website: www.zarepethguesthouse.co.bw
http://www.zarephathguesthouse.co.bw/http://www.facebook.com/pages/
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North East
and Central Region
khama rhino sanctuary
Affording the opportunity to see both black and white rhino - as well as an
abudance of other wildlife species - the Khama Rhino Sancutary (KRS) is a
delightul stopover for tourists travelling by road to Botswana’s northern
reserves, or an ideal weekend getaway for Gaborone and francistown visitors
or residents. This community tourism project, managed and staffed by local
village residents, offers game drives, birding, bushwalks, and art and crafts
shopping.
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Other
attractions
Tati Siding
Selebi-Phikwe
Serowe
Palapye
Mahalapye
Solomon’s Wall
Lepokole Hills
Tswapong Hills
Moremi Gorge
Motlhabaneng Rock Painings
Letsibogo Dam
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Shoshong Hills
Khama III Memorial Museum
Supa Ngwao Museum
Khama Royal Residence and Cemetary
Mashatu Game Reserve
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GOO-MOREMI
Goo-Moremi Gorge
(Grade Pending)
Goo- Moremi Gorge
The Goo- Moremi Gorge is within The Moremi- Mannonye
conservation area which lies at the foot of the Tswapong Hills 4 km’s
from Goo-Moremi village and 67 km east of Palapye. Visitors to the
conservation area can appreciate The Goo- Moremi Gorge situated
deep within the hills which is the source of three permanent waterfalls.
The first two are smaller, but fan out into large waterholes, whilst the
uppermost falls is a full ten-metres high, giving rise to arresting scenes
of clear water cascading over rocky outcrops, then collecting in a
deeply hidden, lushly vegetated, fern-fringed lagoon.
The Gorge is a designated National Monument under the
custodianship of National Museum, Monuments and Art Gallery. The
adjacent Goo- Moremi Village has been given the opportunity to
benefit through The Moremi Mannonye Conservation Trust which
is being assisted to develop the area by the Botswana Tourism
Organisation.
Accommodation in the area includes 6 chalets and a camping ground
with six campsites. The chalets are all self catering being family units
with two bedrooms and three beds whilst the rest are single units
with one bedroom each. The campground consists of six individual
campsites each with its own ablution facilities.
Cell: 71247225 Tel: +267 492 2138/Fax: +267 492 2147
Postal Address: P.O. Box 11040, Palapye
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LETLHAKANE
Mikelele Motel
(Grade Pending)
Mikelele Motel is located in Letlhakane (Orapa) which is a gateway
to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and game park, the famous Central
Khalahari Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta and the Chobe National
Park which leads to Victoria Falls. The motel is 50 kilometers away from
the famous “Kubu Island”. The parks are inhabited by a variety of wildlife
species including the Big Five.
Mikelele Motel comprises of 27 en suite rooms with air-conditioning,
conference facility accommodating 50 Pax and a bar facility.
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Tel: (+267) 297 8594 / 297 6639 / Fax: 297 6268
Private Bag 16 , Letlhakane , Botswana
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MAHALAPYE
Maeto Lodge
Maeto Lodge is a 19 bed luxurious hotel, built of locally sourced reeds,
gum poles and furnished to the highest standards. Each room is to a
different theme and each feature the work of different local artist.
We offer specious double executive well ventilated rooms, with DSTV
and mini bar fridges. We also have a bureau de change for buying and
selling foreign currency. Peaceful surroundings; large swimming pool
and a restaurant at reasonable rates with site parking.
The hotel is located in the central business district, Mahalapye,
opposite the main post office across the railway line by the hill. We are
halfway between Gaborone- Mahalapye by 198km and FrancistownMahalapye by 235km.
Telephone: +267 4720035/ 4720001/ 4713900
Fax: +267 4713998
Postal Address: P.O. Box 22 Mahalapye
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MASUNGA
Domboshaba Lodge
Domboshaba Lodge takes its name from Domboshaba Hills and
Domboshaba ruins. The Lodge overlooks the hill. Domboshaba
(‘dombo’ means hill, ‘shaba’ red or trade). These are major historic places
of interest and tourist attractions in the North east District. They are
located in Kalakamati Village. It is about 10km from Masunga village
the headquarters of North East District.
Domboshaba Ruins or Luswingo used to be the settlement for the
Great Chief. The ruins are very similar to the Great Zimbabwe or
Monomotaps ruins. The chief’s residence is on top of the hills and
wives reside in the enclosed areas below the hill. The place is linked
with long distance trade network because of remnants found there.
Matenge well: A strange hole in the rock about 7 meters deep never
dries up. We offer workshops, seminars, wedding celebration & photo
gallery, parties, retreats.
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AND CAMPS
Tel: (+267) 248 1071 / Fax: (+267) 248 1073
P. O. Box 290, Masunga, Botswana
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PALAPYE
Cresta Botsalo Hotel
Between Gaborone and Francistown lies the town of Palapye, where
visitors will find the cool, welcoming Cresta Botsalo Hotel. Palapye, a
major commercial centre, has rich historical roots. The hotel, which is
the social centre of Palapye, has 51 air-conditioned rooms and is the
ideal stop-over. All rooms have satellite TV, tea- and coffee-making
facilities and direct-dial telephone.
The Savuti Grill seats up to 50 guests, the Pool Bar can accommodate
up to 50 while the Cocktail Bar can hold 30 and is open until late. The
hotel has a casino, swimming-pool and state-of-the-art conference
facilities. The largest conference room can accommodate up to 120
delegates. Also situated within the hotel is Letsatsi casino, which opens
from 10am until late. Nearby places of interest include The Khama
Rhino Sanctuary, The Tswapong Hills, Moremi Gorge and the remains
of Phalatswe.
881 1222 S 22° 30’ 50” E 27° 8’ 30”
Tel: +267 492 0245 / Fax: +267 492 0587
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PALAPYE
Desert Sands Motel
Situated in Palapye, Desert Sands Motel is centrally located for all
business people, workshops and seminars and travellers en route
through Botswana.
Desert Sands being in the central district of Botswana makes us the
crossroad into wild Botswana. An early head start for those enthusiastic
and adventurous 4x4 bird watchers and wild life fanatics traveling to
Maun, Kasane, Chobe, Nxai Pans, Okavango, Moremi Nature Reserve
and Central Kalahari.
We are also a convenient stopover for those travelers returning from
there long journeys within Botswana to South Africa (via Martins Drift
border post) or en route to Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Tel: (+267) 492 4400 / Fax: (+267) 492 4361
Website: www.desertsandsmotel.com
P. O. Box 34, Palapye, Botswana
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PALAPYE
Isabel Guest Suites and Tours
Isabel Guest Suites and Tours is located in Palapye, near Palapye
Technical College. Isabel Guest Suites and tours has a spacious
compound with ample and parking space. The guest house is
suitable for commuters who like privacy, peaceful and quite areas,
away from the highway and busy areas. The face brick under thatch is
a work of art as well as the tasteful furniture fittings in the entire guest
house.
The guest house comprises of five executive suites and three standard
rooms. All the rooms have designer bath tubs and showers. All the
rooms offer the convenience of shaving power points and hair dryers.
Satellite television, air conditioning and tea making facility are also
provided. Behind the thatched building, the facility has a swimming
pool and shade for the visitors.
The guest house also provides breakfast, lunch and dinner for guest.
Other services include outdoor catering for events outside the guest
house.
Tel/Fax: 4920452
Plot 1445, Extension 2, Palapye
P.O. Box 524, Palapye
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PALAPYE
The Secret Place
The Secret Place provides 10 ensuite and aircon rooms with DSTV and
fridge..pure white linen in rooms. All 3 meals, mini bar for guests. Our
gazebo and garden is ideal for weddings and parties. Stop by to see
the place.
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COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
Email Address:[email protected]
Telephone: +267 4921592
Fax:+267 4924323
Postal Address: P.O. Box 11108 Palapye
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RAKOPS
Xere Motel
Xere Motel is located in Rakops Village, 400m from the police station
along the Rakops-Maun road. The name Xere is derived from a small
village 9km from Rakops where the San (Basarwa) have been relocated
from 11m central Kalahari Game Reserve.
The location of the motel is ideal for tourists who are visiting
Makgadikgadi Game Reserve and central Kalahari game Reserve
because of its proximity.
All rooms are equipped with double beds, colour TV with DSTV, air
conditioning and ensuite bathrooms.
Other main accommodation, the motel also has conference facilities,
cocktail bar and a-la-carte restaurant.
Tel: (+267) 71723907/ 72675568
Private Bag 01, Rakops, Botswana
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RAMOKGWEBANA
Chithawa Lodge
Chithawa lodge is nestled in the village of Ramokgwebana border
along the highway bus routes to Francistown and is 3kms from
Ramokgwebana Border Post. The village itself is a haven for people
who would enjoy a quiet rural existence in a close knit family oriented
community.
Beautiful views, quiet surroundings and a warm atmosphere is what
you experience at Chithawa Lodge. It provides luxury accommodation
with air conditioned rooms for the short, medium and long term
visitors. All rooms have Satelite Television and bathrooms En-suite with
bathtubs and hot and cold showers.
FACILITIES
• Conference and Banqueting facilities
• Restaurant
• Sports Bar and Garden Bar
• Business Centre
• Room Service
• Valet Service
• Baby Sitter available on request and 24hr guarded car park.
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P o box 26, Ramokgwebana
Tel 2489696/Fax 2489695
Cell: 71823004/74720380/71708070
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SELEBI PHIKWE
Cresta Bosele Hotel
Gateway to the Tuli Block in eastern Botswana, Cresta Bosele is an
intimate, convenient stop-over for both business and touring travellers.
This remote but scenic area is famous for its vast herds of wildlife. In
addition to the casino, Bosele has 50 air-conditioned en-suite rooms
with radio, satellite TV, video channels, tea- and coffee-making facilities,
direct-dial telephone and mini-bar on request.
The Bosele Grill, seating up to 60 guests, offers continental or full
English breakfasts as well as an à la carte and buffet menu. The Palm
Terrace offers a light meal and snack menu throughout the day. The
Pool Bar is located in the swimming-pool area. The hotel has stateof-the-art, air-conditioned conference facilities, catering for up to 150
delegates in four separate conference rooms.
881 1222 S 21° 58’ 40” E 27° 50’ 40”
Tshekedi Road, Selebi-Phikwe
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Tel +267 261 0675 / Fax +267 261 1083
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Hotel Stonehouse
Hotel Stonehouse has 30 bedrooms and suites located within lush
gardens. These are designed for living and working with separate
business and relaxation areas. Uncle John’s Kitchen Pub & Family
Restaurant is headed by professional chef. It seats up to 75 guests and
offers buffet breakfast, ala carte lunch and dinner. Lekgaba Bar caters
for in house guests and visitors.
Hotel Stonehouse has developed expertise in successfully staging
various types of functions & events from weddings fashion shows and
press conferences. Our boardroom can seat up to 35 delegates and can
also be converted into a private dining room for lunches and dinners.
SELECTED
SERVICE HOTEL
Hotel Stonehouse
P.O. Box 10, Selibe Phikwe
Tel +267 261 0675 / Fax +267 261 1083
Plot 5165, Independence Rd, Selibe Phikwe
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Phokoje Bush Lodge
Phokoje bush lodge provides the ideal setting for relaxation in the
bushveld. We offer perfect tranquillity, superb accommodation and
exquisite cuisine to make your stay with us a memorable one.
By road we are approximately 5 ½ hour’s drive from Johannesburg.
It is the perfect half way stop for those who are on route to Maun,
Chobe and Okavango.
Facilities which are available:
• Curio Shop (Coming soon) • Beauty Salon (Coming Soon) • Safe: To
keep personal belongings • Pool area •Restaurant • Sports bar • Camp
site • Conference room • Free internet access
Accommodation
Phokoje Bush Lodge offers 11 ethnically thatched en- suite chalets and
12 standard en-suite rooms. All rooms are well insect proofed and are
fully air conditioned with DSTV as well as tea/coffee making facilities.
In addition to the rooms we also offer a campsite which is situated
amongst the lush trees with all it’s sites levelled, facilities include,
spotless ablutions, secure parking, washing up, laundry facilities as well
as braai areas.
Telephone: +267 2601596/ Fax: +267 2601586
Postal Address: P.O. Box 22 Mahalapye
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SEROWE
Serowe Hotel
the hotel has established itself as the perfect platform from which
guests can explore and experience the historical village of Serowe and
its surrounds - offering with pride, outings to the renowned Khama III
museum; a walking tour of the culturally enriching Kgotla and royal
grave sites as well as excursions to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and
beyond.
The hotel’s newly appointed en-suite rooms are spacious and feature
air conditioning and television while family suites are also available.
The state of the art conference centres are always abuzz and the parklike gardens and swimming pool area make for a popular wedding
venue.
Family functions and parties of any size are also catered for.
Guests can order from the extensive a la carte menu and choose to
dine either in a formal setting or al fresco, in the thatched bar adjacent
to the swimming pool and kiddies pool area.
The restaurant boasts the hottest, busiest pizza oven, the cocktail bar
and lounge is definitely the best place to socialise and swap stories
while the thatched pool-side bar, broadcasting all major sporting
events, is never a dull place to be.
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SERVICED HOTEL
Tel: (+267) 4630234
Fax: 4630203
Website: www.serowehotel.com
P.O. Box 150 Serowe, Botswana
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The White Palace
(Grade Pending)
This facility offers unparalleled comfort accompanied with
friendly service as well as an ideal business and leisure venue with
comprehensive facilities, affluent accommodation and superb cuisine.
This landmark facility is just situated along the Palapye-Serowe main
road on your right from Palapye. Serowe is a convenient stopover on
one of Southern Africa’s principal road routes. This strategic location
in the centre of Botswana, at the crux of major highways, has made
Serowe a bustling town, and it is here that The White Palace Luxurious
Accomodation & Spa Serowe is situated - easily accessible on the main
highway which links the capital to Shakawe, Maun, Orapa, Letlhakane
and Khama Rhino.
The town is close to the current power station as well as the Morupule
power project and the Botswana government is undertaking
significant investment into the area, with a new university being
built in the nearby town namely Palapye. Ideally placed to maximise
the spin-off of this growth node is The White Palace Luxurious
Accomodation & Spa Serowe which offers fully, comfortable air
conditioned accommodation and personalised service. All the rooms
are en suite, have satellite TV with 25 DSTV channels, mini bar, luggage
racks, free WIFI, tea & coffee making facilities, room service, restaurant,
24 hour reception and swimming pool. The facility is widely used by
government officials and more and more corporates for business travel
purposes
Email Address:[email protected]
Telephone: +267 4631744
Fax:+267 4631733
Postal Address: P. O Box 31081 Serowe
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GUEST HOUSE
TATI SIDING
EBAT Guest Lodge
Established in September 2001 and strategically located, along the
bitumen surfaced Main Road, in the thriving village of Tati Siding,
within the Greater Francistown Area EBAT Guest Lodge is a licensed
(Category A and E), 2 star-graded out-of-town Resort sitting on a 7,
850 m2 plot. Facilities include 16 guest rooms, a sizeable Meeting
Place, the Business & Multimedia Centre, the Heritage Restaurant, the
Refreshment Centre (called the Buffalo Spot), a secure camping area,
parking and traditional set-up – with a Kgotla and Lelwapa.
The Lodge has ample space for your relaxation and appreciation. EBAT
Guest Lodge is suitable for individual and group travel, corporate
guests, relaxation, retreats, training sessions, workshops, functions and
parties of all sorts. The vegetation and earth blending colours add to
the ambience – that makes EBAT a Resort.
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Telephone: +267 2440788
Fax: +267 2440788
Postal Address: P. O. Box 1149 Francistown
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TULI BLOCK
Kwa Nokeng Lodge
“Kwa Nokeng Lodge and Off Road adventures is ideally situated at the
Martins rift Border Post in the Tuli Block on the banks of the Limpopo
River.
We offer a variety of accomodation (From Camping to River Cottages),
conferences, weddings etc and have a Restaurant and Bar, Swimming
Pool and 11 000 hectare Game Farm for the use of our Guests
Telephone: (+267) 491 5928 / Fax:(+267) 491 59208
P.O. Box 23, Sherwood, Botswana
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TULI BLOCK
Limpopo River Lodge
(Grade Pending)
“Set along the banks of Limpopo River in the Tuli Block lies this private
game farm, where guests come for relaxation and to reconnect with
nature.
A perfectly situated weekend getaway or overnight stop en route to
central or northern Botswana, only 12 kilometers from the friendly
and little used Platjan border post. A range of different wildlife can be
viewed at the lodge including elephants, numerous antelope species,
abundant bird life and so much more. Our accommodation is selfcatering with varying types to choose from. There are two chalets, four
rondavels, six camp sites and a bush camp. The chalets and rondavels
are serviced daily, linen, crockery and cutlery are provided and the
kitchens are fully fitted. Our Bush camp is amongst the camp sites and
comprises of two bedrooms each furnished with two single beds and a
fully equipped kitchen.
We welcome guests back time and again to our 9000 hectare farm to
come and enjoy this rich and diverse bush experience and we look
forward to welcoming you.
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Website: www.limpoporiverlodge.co.za
Postal Address: P.O. Box 916 Gaborone
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Lotsane Safaris
We would like to introduce Lotsane Safaris to you, a privately owned
Game ranch in the Tuli block to host your organization on a corporate
retreat or to be used as a conference facility / workshop.
Lotsane Safaris is a newly built modern & luxurious lodge in the Tuli ,
build on the Lotsane river banks. The Lodge offers a comfortable and
restful stay with a serene and tranquil breakaway from the daily routine
ideal for conferencing.
Our total accommodation comprises of 16 double rooms.
Each bedroom is serviced daily and is equipped with
Air-conditioning, premier quality beds, cotton bedding,
bath towels and en-suite bathroom.
We are a dedicated team and give a personal service to our clients.
Delicious cuisine appropriate for group dining ensuring each meal is
a feast!
We would love the opportunity to welcome your delegates to Lotsane
Safaris and do our very best to ensure the success of your function!
Telephone: +2782 9797 999
P.O. Box 63, Sherwood, Botswana
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TULI BLOCK
Mashatu Main Camp
Mashatu Main Camp:
Mashatu Game Reserve, the ‘Land of Giants’- is an un-peopled
wilderness in eastern Botswana at the confluence of the Limpopo and
Shashe Rivers. At 33 000 ha (75 000 acres), this is the largest private
game reserve in southern Africa.
Mashatu boasts an ecological diversity uncommon in other reserves.
Complementing three members of the Big Five – leopard, lion and
elephant – are some of the more surprising species, including the
aardwolf, bat-eared fox, African wild cat, honey badger and blackbacked jackal, as well as hundreds of bird species.
Mashatu Camp boasts 14 luxury suites, each with its own private
view of the African bush. The Discovery Room offers an insight into
this fascinating region rich in flora, fauna and archaeological finds, as
well as enthralling children of all ages. Mashatu Main Camp offers a
specialized children’s programme which is guaranteed to entertain and
educate in equal measure.
GAME LODGES
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Tel: (267) 264 5321 / Fax: (267) 264 5263
Website: mashatu.com
P. O. Box 26, Lentswe le Moriti , Botswana
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Mashatu Tented Camp
Tucked away in the remote northern area of the reserve lies Mashatu
Tent Camp. With never more than 16 guests, this idyllic getaway
provides accommodation in the form of 8 twin tents. Although rustic
in character, every facility is catered for. The tents are insect-proofed,
have comfortable beds and each has an en-suite shower and W.C.
facility.
There is an open-sided thatch deck where meals are served, as well
as a traditional boma for intimate campfire dinners. This camp also
contains a plunge pool – a welcome luxury after a day of adventure
activities.
Tel: (267) 264 5321 / Fax: (267) 264 5263
Website: mashatu.com
P. O. Box 26, Lentswe le Moriti , Botswana
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TULI BLOCK
Oasis Lodge - Zanzibar
Oasis Tuli Block Botswana are the corporate and leisure hospitality
specialists in the tuli. Our lodges are the essence of convenience and
comfort. Situated on the doorstep of the zanzibar border post and a
short reach from the platjan border post. Services we provide include
the best of safari lodging – dining (a la carte or traditional dishes) – up
to date conferencing facilities (specialising in private and government
functions) – team building facilities (improve the growth of your team)
– tailor made weddings – outside catering (small or large events). We
are a privately owned company and have positioned ourselves to be
the biggest and favoured venue in the tuli block.
With a dedicated team of staff, guests are ensured overall satisfaction
and always assured the “home away from home” feeling.
GAME LODGES
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P.O Box 194, Tsetsebjwe, Botswana
Zanzibar: Tel: +267 71313399 / Fax: +27 866499254
Website: www.oasislodgesbotswana.net
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Stevensford Game Reserve
This beautiful guest game farm has provided nature lovers with real
value, great game sightings, spectacular birding, homely comfort and
unparalled freedom in a wilderness paradise for over thirty years.
Facilities include nine spotless en-suite cottages set about in private
camps, a picturesque riverside campsite and a new conference facility
for up to 20 delegates. Comfortable private bomas are well equipped
for indoor and outdoor cooking and dining. Daily maid service and
knowledgeable, friendly staff ensure that guests enjoy a memorable
wilderness get-away.
Privately catered meals or self-catering options available. Boat rides
on the famous Limpopo River, guided game drives, horse rides, walks
and giraffe tracking can be booked at reasonable rates. Guests are also
welcome to enjoy fishing, star-gazing, cycling or game drives using
their own equipment and independent rambling on gorgeous game
trails at no extra charge.
The fact that the majority of its guests every year are return visitors
to Stevensford, says it all. This superbly managed conservancy offers
unbeatable value and is highly recommended.
Website:http://www.stevensfordgamereserve.com
Telephone:(+267)713-81113 / 395-2788
(002783) 631-3656
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TULI BLOCK
Tuli Safari Lodge
Tuli Safari Lodge offers a timeless Botswana safari in a majestic
wilderness setting. Tuli is located in the easternmost corner of
Botswana - a unique, timeless corner of Africa where nature and
culture combine in spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes
and fascinating history. The lodge is set in spacious, relaxing grounds
along the banks of the Limpopo River against a backdrop of stunning
sandstone outcrops. Here the welcome is genuinely warm and the
ambience is charmingly ageless. Each day brings a new adventure as
Tuli offers a truly authentic wildlife experience. At Tuli, our guests set
the pace with varied activities to enjoy and idyllic grounds to relax in.
Guided game drives and walks, hides tucked away in the bush and
horse rides in the wild, with meaningful community visits and day
trips to Mapungubwe World Heritage Site in South Africa all on offer.
Eight cosy suites, a sparkling pool, game viewing points and peaceful
gardens await your return to the lodge. Tuli makes a great getaway
destination and is also a natural staging post for guests travelling
between South Africa, Botswana and beyond.
Self-catering options are also available with Tuli Bush Camps.
GAME LODGES
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Tel: +267 264 5343
Website: www.tulilodge.com
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Shumba Lodge
SHUMBA LODGE is located in the north of Botswana about 90km from
the city of Francistown and only a few kilometers from Zimbabwe.
The Lodge is located on the outskirts of a true African Village (Tutume
Village) with a bubbling life you are to experience the difference.
SHUMBA LODGE OFFERS
*Accomodation *Workshops & Seminars *Wedding Celebrations &
Photo Gallery *Parties *Retreats *Outside Catering
OUR FACILITIES
15 AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS with Television, hot shower and bath
tabs
CONFERENCE ROOM for your workshops and meetings, seats up to
80 people, fully equipped with a projector, flipchart and refreshments.
THE RESTAURANT offers a continental cuisine including a touch of
Botswana’Traditional dishes.
COCKTAIL BAR a place where you can cool yourself with our cocktail
refreshments.
SWIMMING POOL AND GARDEN
A sparkling pool to take a well-deserved break from the African sun to
refresh yourself.
P. O. Box 567 Tutume
Cell +267 74666640
Tel +267 2987766
Fax+267 2987765
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Kgalagadi and
Ghanzi Region
ghanzi
GHANZI
Ghanzi - also known as “The capital of the Kalahari” must be one of
Botswana’s most intriguing towns - situated in the middle of nowhere
and separated from the rest of the world by hundreds of kilometres
of road. The first and probably major impression you will have of the
interminable journey from to Ghanzi is the sheer monotony of the
landscape. For the most part the terrain is flat and featureless, with
some scrub bushes, thorn trees and grasslands. In the summer the
heat is sweltering, in winter the drive is made more tolerable by cooler
temperatures. The road is excellent tarmac. There is a strange fascination
to it all - and subtle, unexpected variations in terrain. There is also beauty
to be found in the eerie sunsets and in the desert night’s overwhelming
canopy of stars.
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Other
attractions
Tsabong
Ghanzi
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Deception Valley
Ghanzi Craft
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Khutse Game Reserve
Kuru Museum and Cultural Centre
Kuru Dance Festival
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Haina Kalahari Lodge
Haina Kalahari Lodge is situated on a private Game Reserve consisting
of 11000 hectares, on the northern border of the Central Kalahari
Game Reserve – Botswana. Classically African, relaxed and informal
accommodation is offered in luxury safari tents. The main boma of
wood and thatch houses the lounge, dining room and bar area.
Activities on offer include game drives, quad bike safari and an
unforgettable experience with the local San people. Mobile overnight
and day trip safaris are also offered into the Central Kalahari Game
Reserve. Animals found around Haina includes Lion, Leopard, Cheetah,
Eland, Gemsbok, Caracal, Aardwolf and many more.
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Tel: +27 879400554 (VOIP)
Website: www.hainakalaharilodge.com
Skype: hainares
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Kalahari Plains Camp
Situated in the northern part of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve,
Kalahari Plains Camp overlooks an immense pan with endless horizons
and beautiful skies. While this region is famous for its outstanding
wildlife throughout the year, the summer months offer some of the
best wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa. The camp is ideal for
wildlife lovers as well as for those looking for a scenic place to relax and
escape from the chaos of everyday life.
• Ten en-suite canvas units (including two family rooms that can each
accommodate two adults and two children)
• An exclusive rooftop sleep-out deck on each unit, from which to
enjoy the star-studded nights
• Lounge, dining area, swimming pool and deck area
• The entire camp is raised off the ground offering fantastic views of
the sweeping spacious landscapes
• 100% solar-powered and constructed using innovative insulated
canvas walls and roofs to keep temperatures naturally comfortable.
Tel: + 267686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
Website: www.wilderness-adventures.com
P. Bag 14, Maun, Botswana
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Tau Pan Camp
Tau Pan Camp is situated inside the world famous Central Kalahari
Game Reserve (CKGR) right on the edge of the beautiful Tau Pan - the
camp commands stunning views of the permanent Tau Pan water
hole and the endless Kalahari horizon. Guests are accommodated in 8
custom-built desert rooms under thatch, while the main area consists
of dining room, lounge area and a viewing deck.
The camp will also offer facilities such as swimming pool, library and
curio shop. One of the rooms is a family room and the whole camp is
solar powered and all rooms have a private viewing deck
After the summer rains –the CKGR completely transforms as the blue
sky fills with huge clouds, and the plains and pans burst with sweet
grasses. This is one of the best game viewing areas in Botswana at
this time of year and not many people to seem to aware of this – so
the visitors are few. The CKGR gets animals such springbok, gemsbok
and wildebeest in their thousands and is quite a sight to behold.
Predators abound with plentiful Lions – especially the famous Kalahari
black-maned Lion, Cheetah, Leopard and Jackals. Brown Hyenas and
Wild Dogs are also found in the area. Honey Badgers are regular visitors
as well as Ground Squirrels and many an hour can be wiled away
watching these fascinating animals.
Here we offer walks with the bushman and game drives
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Tel: (+267) 71758277
P/ Bag 7 Middlepits
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De Graaf Grassland Safari Lodge
Grassland Safari Lodge is situated on the western side of the Central
Kalahari Game Reserve in the Ghanzi district of Botswana. The Central
Kalahari is our home and has been so for five generations in our family,
we would love to share our passion and first hand knowledge of the
Kalahari with our guests.
The lodge can accommodate 16 guests and we also accommodate
families in a special family unit. There is a swimming pool and a
registered airstrip at the lodge.
Accommodation is in comfortable en-suite chalets with shower, basin
and wc. Electricity is provided during most parts of the day by means
of our generator. A very, comprehensive San (Bushmen) experience,
day and night drives, our unique predator rehabilitation center and
finally horseback safaris – where guests can get really close to wildlife.
Tel: (+267) 72104270 / Fax (+267) 659 6293
website: www.grasslandlodge.com
P.O. Box 19, Ghanzi, Botswana
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GHANZI
Dqae Qare Game Farm
Facility Type:
Guest House and Camps
Location: Ghanzi
No. of Rooms: 7 + 4 Bushman Huts (Twins)
No. of Beds: 21
Prior Booking Required: - SAN activities, Restaurant, Bush Walks with
SAN Guide, Game Drive, Swimming Pool, Curio Shop, local Transfers.
Dqãe Qare Game Reserve (7500ha) is situated in the Kalahari Desert
approximately 24kms from Ghanzi and is a community based tourism
project of the Bushmen (Ncoakhoe - meaning Red People) from D’Kar
village. Dqãe Qare Game Reserve is owned by the people of D’Kar. The
aim of the project is to create employment, preserve the Ncoakhoe
indigenous knowledge through tourism activities and to generate
income.
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P. O. Box 219 , Ghanzi
Telephone: (267) 72527321
Website: www.dqae.org
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Gantsi Grand Guest House
(Grade Pending)
Gantsi Grand Guest House is nestled in the centre of Gantsi township.
It is situated S 21°42.228’ and E 021°38.802’ using WGS 84 datum. It is
a real home away from home and serves as a wonderful resort to all
tourist attraction places. It is opposite the main kgotla (tribal office)
and a walking distance from main administration offices and the mall.
The rooms are air conditioned with Tvs and are self-contained,
furnished with comfortable beds, friendly service and shower with hot
water. Delicious meals prepared on request, complimentary tea with
bread are provided in the morning. You will receive the best service at
your door step, you are welcome a true African warmth.
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
Telephone: +267 6596992
Fax: +267 6597623
Postal Address: P. O. Box 195 Ghanzi
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Kalahari Arms Hotel
We are a 3 star fully serviced hotel and can therefore cater for any
group, large or small, intimate or business related. Our T-bones are
legendary from Cape Town to Cairo, Brakpan to Brussels, and we
offer up to 90 items from our breakfast, terrace and a la carte menu,
anything from prawns to the local seswaa or ever popular oxtail, all at
very reasonable prices!! You can also quench your thirst with a cold
one from our tastefully furnished ladies bar, while animal trophies on
the wall, shot by the current owner, will see that you behave!!
The Management couple for the past 20 years, together with their
well trained, friendly, helpful team will ensure that you enjoy your stay
in the hart of the vast Kalahari Desert. Game drives or a visit to a San
village can be organized (to be arranged well in advance), we can pick
you from the local tarred airstrip or simply just be there for you, to
ensure an unforgettable visit to our place, to Botswana, surely the last
outpost in the world with such an abundance of wildlife, birds and the
Okavango Delta.
PO Box 29, Ghanzi, Botswana
Tel: +267 6596 298 / +267 6596 532 Fax: +267 6596 311
FULLY
Website: www.kalahariarmshotel.com
SERVICED HOTEL
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Motswiri Lodge
Motswiri Lodge is a self-owned and managed safari lodge situated in
the heart of Kanana Wilderness, a private game conservancy 22km
west of Ghanzi.
The lodge is built around a collection of dramatic Calcrete pans and
includes an assortment of luxury, walk in safari tents, all with comfy
beds and en-suite ablution facilities. Each tent has a veranda where
you can sit quietly and watch the game come down to drink. Herds of
over two hundred eland can be seen and other Kalahari species such
as gemsbok, springbok and red hartebeest are all common.
Predator species though elusive are encountered and the Kalahari
continues to surprise those whose interest is bird life, reptiles and the
smaller mammals. While soaking up the unique ambiance at Motswiri
Lodge there are also a number of activities for you to get involved in.
Why not take a walk with Bushmen, who will interpret the world of
the Kalahari in their distinctive clicking language, or try your hand at
tracking white rhino through the bush!
Tel: (+267) 72720701, 74499397
Website: www.kanana.info
P. O. Box 962, Ghanzi, Botswana
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GHANZI
Tautona Lodge
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Telephone: +267 6597499
Fax: +267 6597500
Postal Address: P.O. Box 888 Ghanzi
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Thakadu Bush Camp
Facility Type: Location: Region: Number of Rooms:
Number of Beds:
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Ghanzi
Ghanzi
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Tel: (+267) 659 6959/ 72120695
Website: www.kanana.info
P. O. Box 601, Ghanzi, Botswana
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KANG
Echo Lodge
Echo Lodge is located along the Trans Kgalagadi Highway in Kang
village, 380 km from Gaborone, at the Sekoma-Ghanzi and Kang
–Hukuntsi road junction. Echo Lodge is a newly built convenient
resort for Kang residents, Trans Kgalagadi road travelers and tourists
between South East Botswana, South Africa through Ghanzi on
to Namibia. It is also ideal for institutional organizations such as
government, Land board and District Council officials on business in
and around Kang
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Tel: 651 8023 / Fax: 651 8025
P O Box 81, Kang, Botswana
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STRUIZENDUM
Kgalagadi Bird Song
(Grade Pending)
Tourist camp with chalets roundel type with ablution block and braii
facilities. Service offered:
Chalets with 2 bedrooms for accommodation
A. 1 double bed and 2 single beds per roundable per roundable and
each with catering facility.
B. Pitching of tents and vehicle parking in an area of 100m*100m
space
N.B Come and observe the unspoiled nature, beautiful red sand dunes
Kgalagadi Bird song –Tourist Camp site, Struizendam Village
Private Bag M7, Middlepits
Cell: +267 73447631 / 73392468 / 73392462 / 73635204
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TSABONG
Berry Bush Camp site
(Grade Pending)
From Tsabong take the Gaborone road, 8 km from Tsabong there is a
big sign, turn left, and drive 3kms.Berry Bush camp has the following:
• 6 en suite double rooms
• 5 cheap rooms (2 beds)
Camping - secure bomas. Wood and fresh water provided
Dinner and breakfast on request
Liquor can be bought on request
Beautiful sunset and star light are the norm at Berry Bush. Few things
beat a cold beer under the stars around a fire. Children and pets are
welcome. Berry bush camp is 120 km from Mabuasehube Game
Reserve.
GAME LODGE
AND CAMP
Tel/Fax: +267 6540584
Cell: +267 72195269
P.O.Box 228, Tsabong
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TSABONG
Desert Motel
Your Gate Way to Kgalagadi Desert
This popular modern and comfortable select services one star Motel,
Desert Motel is situated in the west of Kgalagadi desert. All rooms
are fully equipped , luxury and self catering chalets with DSTV, Air
conditioner, fridges, hot water and bedding
That’s a luxury that you will come back for 24 hour service available,
you will have the superior level of comfort and experience of the
Kgalagadi Desert.
Desert Motel, P.O. Box 221, Tsabong
Tel: +267 71535914
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ESTABLISHMENT
TSABONG
Dikukama Lodge
(Grade Pending)
Dikukama Lodge makes an ideal stop over en route to the village
centre, opposite Botswana Meat Commission offices and a walking
distance to the mall. It is a real home away from home and it is
surrounded by the most entertaining event like sand dunes and the
camel park. It is 26km from the border (McCarthy’s rust) and 195 km
from Kuruman (South Africa).
Dikukama consist of 12 standard rooms and 4 executives rooms. All
rooms are well insect proofed and are fully air conditioned with DSTV,
furnished with comfortable beds, friendly service and shower with hot
water as well as tea/coffee making facilities. The lodge offers all meals
from breakfast, lunch and dinner and also has conference and dining
facilities. You will receive the best service at your door step, you are
welcome a true African warmth. Dikukama has the following facilities:
Conference room which can accommodate 50 people
Restaurant which offers continental cuisine including traditional dishes
Cocktail bar
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P.O.Box 228, Tsabong
Tel:+267 6540414 Fax: +2676540415
Cell: +267 72273960/7407537/71266847
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Mokha Lodge
(Grade Pending)
Mokha lodge is set in the spectacular scenery of the sand dunes in the
middle of the desert in Kgalagadi district, 4 km from Tsabong Township
along the main route to McCarthy’s Rust boarder post, 110km from
Mabuasehube Game reserve, and 280 km from Kalahari Transfrontier
Park and 196km from Kuruman in South Africa. We offer the following
services:
Accommodation of 16 luxuries self contained en suite
100 seated conference centre
Nest restaurant service
Sand dune bar
Tsabong
Tel:+267 6540366
Cell: +267 72110186
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TSABONG
Muller`s Guest House
(Grade Pending)
Muller`s guesthouse started operating from 6th October 2005 as a
business under the Diana`s Guest house.
It has 5 rooms and all rooms are air conditioned with TV`s and SABC
channels.
It is operating as bed and breakfast and laundry services.
A real home away from home
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
P. O. Box 64, Tsabong
Tel: +267 6540747
Cell: +267 75305834/71754882
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Springbok Motel
The Diana s Guesthouse has been operating for the last 10 years
effective 1st of October 2001. This business has recently been
upgraded to a motel and is currently called Springbok Motel. The
service has not changed but improved a lot.
Springbok Motel will now offering 13 rooms. Accommodation will add
to 19 rooms on completion of the additional 6 luxurious rooms. We
also offer the following services:
All meals
Laundry services
We will soon offer internet and cocktail bar
Outside catering
We excel in good customer care, cleanness, good bedding, reasonably
spacious rooms and good food.
P.O Box 383, Tsabong
Tel/Fax: +267 6540747
Cell: +267 72409277
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Moremi and
Okavango Region
maun
Almost all tourists entering the Okavango do so through Maun,
situated at the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Maun is the tourism
capital of Botswana and the administrative centre of Ngamiland. It is
also the headquarters of countless safari and air-charter operations
whose signs and offices dot almost every intersection, particularly
towards the airport.
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Other
attractions
Okavango Delta
Maun
Tsodilo Hills
Moremi Game Reserve
Gchwihaba (Drotsky’s) Caves
Aha Hills
Nhabe Museum
Maun Educational Park
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Dumatau Camp, Linyanti
DumaTau means ‘roar of the lion’ yet it is its massive elephant
concentrations and outstanding wildlife in general for which it is
renowned. Located close to the source of the Savute Channel in
the vast Linyanti concession in northern Botswana, this and other
waterways lure a plethora of wildlife and birds particularly in the dry
winter months.
DumaTau is a ten-roomed tented camp (including one family room)
overlooking a large hippo-filled lagoon. The tents are spacious, under
thatch with canvas walls, en-suite bathroom facilities and an outside
shower. There is a dining room, pub, lounge, swimming pool and a
special guest bathroom with a fantastic view.
Wildlife viewing is the primary activity here, either on day and night
game drives or while on foot and on the water (levels permitting).
There are also a number of platforms and hides from which to view
and photograph animals and birds.
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Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
Website: www.wilderness-safaris.com
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Kings Pool Camp
Kings Pool Camp is located in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, a vast
private concession in the northern part of Botswana, on the western
boundary of Chobe National Park. The accommodation is luxurious
and the wildlife spectacular.
The area is famed for its tremendous elephant herds during the dry
season.
Nine well-appointed tents each have a large bedroom area, lounge,
private plunge pool and ‘sala’. The spacious en-suite bathrooms
comprise double showers, twin hand-basins and an outdoor shower.
Raised walkways allow animals to wander freely through the camp to
and from the Linyanti River and the Kings Pool Lagoon. The main area
includes a lounge and dining area, a pool and an open-air ‘kgotla’ for
dining under the stars.
Activities include day and night game drives, walks, and boat cruises
along the Linyanti River (water levels allowing).
Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Lagoon Camp
Under majestic African ebony and marula trees, this well known camp
straddles the banks of the Kwando River. Located in the exclusive 232
000 hectare (550 000 acre) Kwando concession, Lagoon comprises
8 expansive custom designed tents each with views over the vast
Kwando/ Linyanti wetlands. Each tent comprises of a raised bedroom
area, over looking a large lounge with writing desk, luxurious Persian
rugs and deep leather arm chairs. To the rear of the bed room lies the
dressing area adjoining a spacious bathroom with Victorian style high
back bath tub, separate toilet and both inside and outdoor showers.
The family room that sleeps four people in two separate bedrooms,
with shared bathroom is perfect for those travelling on safari with
younger children. General game graze on the wide flood plains to the
south of the camp, in spectacular scenery under the ever-watchful
scrutiny of predators. Lagoon offers regular and reliable sightings of
elephant, lion, wild dog, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, tsessebe,
impala, wildebeest, buffalo and waterbuck. Shady grasslands give way
to the striking silver cluster leaf and mixed mopane woodlands, home
to the less commonly seen sable, eland and roan.
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Tel: (+267) 6861457 Fax: 6861449
website: www.kwando.co.za
P.O. Box 550 Maun
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Lebala Camp
Hidden in the Southern portion of the extensive Kwando wilderness
of 232 000 ha. (550 000 acres) is Lebala Camp. Kwando Lebala Camp
comprises 16 beds in 8 luxuriously spacious tents, on Zimbabwe
teak decks. Each tent is surrounded by spectacular shade cloth walls,
with a variety of curtains and shades so you can decide on how
much light you let in or not. Sliding doors and a spacious bedroom
area, bathroom including a Victorian claw bathtub, double basins,
outside double showers, separate toilet and fans. Lebala is the Tswana
word for wide-open plains, and each tent has extensive views over
expansive tracts of African plains and wetlands, that comprise part
of the Kwando-Linyanti flood plain system. This system is an intricate
labyrinth of waterways, reed beds, islands, floodplains, bush, scrub and
trees. To those in the know - somewhat Okavango like but something
different too.
Excellent general game abounds on the broad plains, creating
spectacular scenery, adorned with herds of plains game and the
ever-attendant predators. Lebala offers regular and reliable sightings
of elephant, lion, wild dog, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, tsessebe,
kudu, lechwe, impala, wildebeest and waterbuck in stunning settings.
Tel: (+267) 6861449 Fax: 6861457
P.O. Box 550 Maun
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Savuti Bush Camp, Linyanti
Savuti Bush camp is located on the Savute Channel, which for many
years was dry, wide-open ribbon of grassland snaking through the
adjoining woodland. In 2008, the waters returned, and Savuti Bush
Camp now has front-row seats to view the abundant game that has
congregated and adapted in its wake. The site of the camp is about
17 kilometres “downstream” from the Zibadianja Lagoon – the source
of the Channel.
This intimate camp’s en-suite accommodation is in seven large Merustyle walk-in tents that are raised off the ground and face onto the
Savute Channel. From the thatched dining area and pub, a plunge
pool and large viewing area with fire pit extend outwards on raised
wooden decks towards the new waters that flow past the camp.
Activities on offer are day and night game drives, guided walks and,
depending on the water levels, canoeing. Several elevated hides can
also be visited.
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Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Cresta Riley’s Hotel
Located on the banks of the slow-drifting Thamalakane River,
Riley’s is surrounded by its own sprawling landscaped gardens and
is an excellent venue for both the tourist and the businessman.
Accommodation comprises 51 air-conditioned bedrooms, all of which
are en-suite with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and tea- and coffeemaking facilities. The Riley’s Grill, which seats up to 50 guests, offers
continental and full English buffet breakfasts and an à
la carte menu for lunch and dinner.
The conference room accommodates up to 120 delegates seated
in cinema style, and audiovisual equipment is available. Maun is the
gateway to the Okavango, and tours and safaris can be arranged to the
Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti or the Chobe National Parks.
881 1222 S 19° 59’ 20” E 23° 25’ 35”
Riverside, Maun
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Tel: +267 686 0320 Fax: +267 686 0580
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Discovery Bed & Breakfast
Traditional Style Accommodation
Discovery Bed and Breakfast is a very nice, rather small (read; peaceful/
private) accommodation facility in Maun, Botswana.
Discovery Bed and Breakfast has in total 9 thatched huts (traditional) to
accommodate 18 people. The huts are tastefully decorated in African/
Botswana patterns. The 5 standard huts have a toilet, double / twin
bed, hand washing basin, a table + chair, wardrobe and electricity in
the rooms.
The 3 luxury huts have the shower en-suite and all the other facilities
as mentioned above.
The family luxury hut has the same facilities as the luxury hut and an
extra bunk bed (2 single beds above each other).
The huts are placed in a special setting to resemble a traditional small
village and are surrounded with a nice, quiet and homely garden.
It is really a get a way just out of town!
You find us along the road from Maun towards Shorobe, about 20
minutes drive from the Maun Airport. Discovery Bed & Breakfast is
signposted through yellow/black signs with a traditional hut.
GPS: S 19 54.701’ E 023’31.401
COMMERCIAL
GUEST HOUSE
Rene and Marije Allemekinders
Postal Address: PO Box HA 08 HAK, Maun, Botswana
Website: www.discoverybedandbreakfast.com
Tel: 00267 – 6800627 Cell: 00267 – 71615853/ 72448298
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Jump Street
Our accommodation consists of modern chalets with african touch. All
chalets are airconditioned with en-suite toilet, shower, DSTV, bar fridge
and tea/coffee making facilities. Just located 15 minutes from Maun
airport, Jump Street is the perfect spring board for your adventure
into the wilds of the Okavango Delta, a Moremi day trip or Safari
Expendition furthers a field. Our Linyati bar and restaurant overlooks
our pool area and offers wild range international cuisine as well as
traditional local flavours mouth watering barbeques.
Tel: +(267) 686 4688, Fax: 686 4688/99
Website: www.jumpstreetchalets.com
P. O Box 21931 Boseja Ward, Maun, Botswana
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Kamanga Safari Hotel
Luxury Air – conditioned full service hotel in Maun, the gateway to
the Okavango Delta and situated only 5.5km from Maun International
Airport along the Sedie – Moremi Game Reserve road (Tsheko Tsheko
road)
The hotel is situated in a quiet and serene neighborhood and is
secured with a wall, electric fence and security guards to ensure that
your security is always assured.
We provide the following services
. Luxury accommodation. All 15 rooms are ensuite and air-conditioned
. Digital television in all rooms
. Coffee making facilities in all rooms
. Telephone services in all rooms
. Conference centre
. Fine cuisine
. Outside catering
. Restaurant; providing all meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner
. Swimming Pool
. Wireless internet
. Free shuttle service to and from airport
Our staff will always strive to exceed our Guests expectations offering
personalized service at all times
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P. O. Box 20950 Maun
Telephone: 6864121/2 / Fax: 6864123
www.kamangaonline.com
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Maun Lodge
Maun Lodge is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane river, just on
the door step of the famous Okavango Delta. It is located only 4km
from Maun International Airport and 2.5km from the village center; we
are ideally positioned for both business and holiday clients.
Our hotel consists of 47 rooms, 12 of which are chalets, all fully air
conditioned with en-suite bathrooms, satellite television, tea and
coffee making facilities, room service and laundry.
Our conference room is the largest in Maun offering upto 120
delegates, complimented by two smaller meeting rooms, seating
upto 40 people, a restaurant, Boma open bar offering local dishes,
barbeques, light menu and our famous Pygmy Goose cocktail bar.
FULLY
SERVICED HOTEL
Tel: (+267) 686 3939 / Fax: (+267) 686 3969
Website: www.maunlodge.com
P.O. Box 373, Maun, Botswana
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Royal Tree Lodge
Motsentsela Tree Lodge is a small lodge situated away from the bustle
of Maun, the gateway to the Okavango delta. A perfect stop over for
the more discerning traveller.
The lodge is set on a 200 hectre game farm along the banks of the
Thalamakane River, 20 minutes drive from the town centre. Although
the farm is small there are four distinct habitats moving up from the
river, Floodplain, mixed woodland forest, dry acacia thornveld and
grassland and is home to a variety of species of wildlife including,
giraffe, eland, zebra and kudu. There are three well marked game trails
on the property.
The accommodation consists of seven large well styled tents and two
honeymoon suites hidden away in the natural Riverine woodland.
The main thatched lounge, bar and dining room is spacious, stylishly
furnished and opens onto a large teak deck that is shaded by the large
Motsentsela tree.
For those guests staying more than one night there are a number of
other activities available in the area, including scenic flights over the
delta, mekoro trails, day trips to Moremi Game Park and Cultural tours.
[email protected]
Tel: 6800757
P.O. Box 250088, Maun
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MAUN
Sedia Riverside Hotel
When Sedia Riverside Hotel was originally built, no trees were felled,
which together with the accompanying undergrowth, encourages
prolific birdlife to share the habitat. The Sedia Riverside Hotel, a five
minute drive from Maun Airport, has a very inviting and welcoming
atmosphere, offering guests a unique venue in which to unwind, relax
and enjoy personalized service in an environment exuding character in
which you will discover 24 rooms and 10 cottages.
The welcoming rooms and cottages have a warm décor, luxuriant pure
cotton bed linen dresses the super king size beds and contemporary
fittings which include air conditioning, fridge, hair driers, tea /coffee
making facilities and a variety of satellite channels available on
LCD televisions and a private verandah overlooking the lawns and
gardens which stretch to the banks of the Thamalakane River in which
hippo’s can sometimes be seen. Complimentary wireless broadband
connectivity is available throughout the hotel. On several evenings
during the week, the Dikgantshwane traditional dance group entertain
guests giving explanations of the dances performed.. The warm
and inviting Sedia Riverside Hotel offers guests very comfortable
accommodation in a spacious and tranquil setting, at very attractive
rates.
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Tel /Fax: (+267) 686 0177
Private Bag 058, Maun, Botswana
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Thamalakane River Lodge
Thamalakane River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane
River, just 19kms from Maun and en route to the famous Moremi Game
Reserve. The rambling lodge has an idyllic setting and is committed to
service excellence. Their 10 free standing luxury stone and thatch en
suite chalets are nestled in the shade of majestic riverine trees. Twin
and doubles are available. The spacious chalet interiors have a feature
stone wall with an en-suite bathroom consisting of a shower, handbasin and toilet. Rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making
facilities, ceiling fans and mosquito nets.
The Thamalakane lodge restaurant is a magnificent rambling thatch
and wood structure with views of the Thamalakane River. This lodge
feature is open to the public and has become renowned for its high
standard of cuisine and service. The restaurant setting is idyllic with
superb sunset views to be experienced over the River.
Other facilities include a pool and conference facilities. The generous
camping area has electrified sites and a modern ablution building.
There is the option of a Mokoro trip on the Thamalakane River taken
from the lodge as well as day trip excursions into the Okavango Delta
and the Moremi Game Reserve.
Tel: (+267) 680 0217/71324408 / Fax: (+267) 680 0217
P.O. Box 888, Maun, Botswana
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Camp Moremi
Peering out beneath giant ebony trees, Camp Moremi brings true
meaning to the word safari in the Xaxanaka area of the Moremi Game
Reserve.
An elegant, elevated thatch and timber structure serves as the main
building comprising a main sitting area, wildlife reference library,
dining room and cocktail bar inviting a true sense of the African
wilderness. Other facilities include a secluded swimming pool with
sundeck and thatched boma where brunch and high tea are served.
Accommodating just 22 guests in African-style safari tents, each
individually sited on a raised teak platform with private adjacent
facilities and viewing deck, offer unsurpassed views of the Xakanaxa
Lagoon.
Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, both in the morning and late
afternoons, offer frequent sightings of lion, leopard and cheetah
as well as wild dog. Alternatively, guess can explore the Xaxanaka
Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat.
GAME LODGES
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Tel: +267 686 1243 / Fax: +267 686 1791
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Khwai River Lodge
Nestled on the edge of a leadwood forest, overlooking the vast Khwai
River floodplains and beyond into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Located
in the one of Africa’s most sought after locations for viewing wildlife
it is renowned for its large concentrations of big mammals such as
the elephant, buffalo and hippo in addition to lion, leopard and wild
dog. Day and night game drives are offered in open 4x4 vehicles and
are excellent all year round. Accommodation is everything you would
expect of a luxury safari experience.
All luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great
views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The large private
decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing
wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy.
Tel: (+267) 686 0302/Fax: (+267) 686 0153
email: m.robinson@oe_safaris.co.bw
website: www.orient_express_safaris.com
P.O. Box 100, Maun, Botswana.
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Sango Safari Camp
Sango Safari Camp is nestled in the shade of the trees overlooking the
Khwai River. Situated on the outskirts of the traditional village of Khwai
and on the border of Moremi Game Reserve, the camp offers guests
the perfect base from which to explore the wildlife and culture of this
unique habitat.
Accommodating 12 guests in 6 en-suite meru tents Sango Safari Camp
is designed in the style of the classic tented safari camp of days gone
by. With its open-air bucket showers, hand crafted furnishings and
classic styling Sango Safari Camp aims to rekindle the atmosphere of
the luxury mobile safari camp, blending the rustic with the luxurious.
With the Khwai River forming a natural border between the world
famous Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai Concession, animals can
travel freely through this vast unfenced wilderness. Situated on
the river overlooking the Moremi and with access to both these
magnificent wildlife areas, the camp’s location allows guests to take
advantage of a host of wildlife activities. These include; open vehicle
game drives both in the Moremi and in the Khwai concession area,
guided bush walks, and night drives.
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Sango Safari Camp - Khwai - Moremi - Botswana
Pvt Bag 342, Maun, Botswana
Tel: +267 6863685, Fax: +267 6800937
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Santawani Lodge
Santawani Lodge is the ideal stop over point enroute to the Moremi
game Reserve. Located in its own concession area, just outside the
National park but still within the wildlife area, Santawani Lodge offers
affordable ensuite chalet accommodation offering fully inclusive rates
to self drive and night stop rates. Comfortable chalet accommodation,
fine cuisine and fantastic game viewing opportunities makes
Santawani a must for local, regional and International clientele alike.
Being a Community Based Organisation, all proceeds from your stay at
Santawani will directly benefit the inhabitants of the nearby Sankuyu
Village. CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKINGS
Tel: (+267) 680 0664 / Fax: (+267) 680 0665
Website: www.santawanilodge.com
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Xakanaxa Camp
As custodians of one of Botswana’s original safari camps, the owners
of Xakanaxa Camp have mindfully created an authentic bush camp
that blends harmoniously with nature, whilst providing guests with
exceptional comforts and extraordinary experiences.
Set on raised wooden platforms under the shade of towering trees,
Xakanaxa’s thatched dining room, lounge/bar areas, curio shop, fire
deck and plunge pool provide a restful sanctuary with magnificent
river views. Accommodation is in twelve spacious and tastefully
furnished tents with twin or double beds, and en-suite showers, hand
basins and toilet facilities. Situated on the fringes of the lagoon, each
tented suite has a private viewing deck with comfortable loungers.
Xakanaxa Camp’s prime location on the banks of the Khwai River
on the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve
ensures that it is one of the only safari camps which can provide
guests with an authentic year round Okavango Delta land and water
experience. The diverse habitat ensures prolific sightings of game and
birding is spectacular. Working with nature is the ethos of Xakanaxa
Camp and it is this spirit that sustains timeless memories of a true
African safari.
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Telephone: +267 6860571/Fax: +267 6860351
Postal Address: P/ Bag 26 Maun
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Nxamaseri Island Lodge
Nxamaseri Island Lodge a small exclusive camp set in the panhandle of
the Okavango Delta. It is one of the oldest camps in the Delta and has
its own unique charm and atmosphere, located on an island in one of
the most breathtakingly beautiful areas in the world.
The lodge offers mainly water-based activities, including boating and
mekoro trips among the network of channels that make up this area.
Nxamaseri is one of the top bird watching and fishing destinations in
the country and we specialize in both, with expert and enthusiastic
guides guaranteed to make your experience a memorable one.
Nxamaseri is also close to the magical Tsodilo Hills, one of Botswana’s
greatest treasures, and the lodge offers guided day trips where one
can view some of the hill’s 2000 ancient San paintings.
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Tel: + 267 687 8016 / Fax + 267 687 8015
Postal Address: Bag 23 Maun
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Abu Camp
Abu Camp provides guests with the extraordinary privilege of
interacting with African elephants, of being part of an elephant herd,
meeting each individual and beginning to understand what makes
the largest land mammal tick. This is possibly the ultimate elephant
educational safari. Set in age-old riverine forest, Abu Camp consists of
six en-suite tents designed in a unique “Afro-Bedouin” style: wide, airy
and blending in well with the natural surroundings. Each tent has its
own tree-shaded deck overlooking the lagoon, which thrives with bird
and animal life. The lounge and dining tent has a breathtaking view
over the lagoon and features a well-stocked library and a study.
There is also a gym for those feeling energetic. Sundowners around
a traditional campfire are followed by five-star meals complemented
by award winning wines. End your evening curling up above the
elephants in a one-of-akind “star-bed” whilst listening to the herd’s low
snores below. The elephant encounters include riding and walking
with the herd through the bush. Abu also offers game drives, night
drives, walks and mokoro trips to view the abundance of game in the
area.
Tel: +267 686 0086/ Fax: +267 686 0632
P/Bag 14, Maun
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Banoka Bush Camp
Banoka Bush Camp is named in honour of the River San, or Banoka,
ancestors of the Khoi and the earliest settlers of the Okavango Delta.
It is situated in the Khwai Development Trust Community Concession,
on the banks of the Khwai River in the north-eastern corner of the
Okavango Delta adjoining the Moremi Game Reserve. The Khwai River
is the northernmost ‘finger’ of the Delta’s alluvial fan. Here you can
discover one of the most diverse areas in northern Botswana, with a
wealth of wildlife to be seen on drives, walks and traditional mokoro
rides.
• 10 raised canvas-wrap tents with en-suite bathrooms and private
verandas
• Of these, two are family tents that can accommodate two adults and
two children
• Main area with a dining area, lounge and bar under thatch and
swimming pool and deck, all raised off the ground to take in the view
• An open campfire area to relax in and discuss the day’s adventures
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Tel: +267 686 0086/ Fax: +267 686 0632
P/Bag 14, Maun
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Camp Okavango
Enchanting Camp Okavango sits at the heart of the Okavango on
Nxaragha Island. Its main lodge features a cocktail bar, sitting area
and wildlife reference library, with the dining room leading onto
an expansive open-air patio where evenings around the fire can be
enjoyed.
Other facilities include a secluded bird-viewing hide and sundeck with
plunge pool. Accommodating just 24 guests in custom African-style
safari tents on raised teak platforms, Camp Okavango offers guests
en-suite facilities and private viewing decks.
For guests who demand the ultimate in exclusivity, Camp Okavango
has the Okavango Suite, a thatched cottage offering complete privacy.
All game-viewing activities are conducted by experienced guides
and include exploring the Okavango by mokoro or motorboat and
tracking the larger game species on guided nature walks on the many
surrounding islands.
Tel: +267 686 1243 / Fax: +267 686 1791
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Chitabe Camp
Chitabe Camp is situated in a private concession area on a beautiful
island in the south east of the Okavango Delta. It has all the Okavango
scenery – open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia,
mopane woodland, riverine areas and open grasslands. This variety
of habitats is home to an abundance of wildlife. Activities include day
and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, walks and spectacular
birdwatching.
Chitabe’s eight spacious Meru-style tents are built on elevated wooden
decks amongst the trees. Each tent has en-suite facilities and indoor
as well as an outdoor shower. The lounge and dining areas are under
thatch and on raised wooden decks. The camp swimming pool is
positioned to allow uninterrupted views over the floodplain.
GAME LODGES
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Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Chitabe Lediba Camp
Chitabe Lediba is located on the other side of the same island as its
sister, Chitabe Camp. A smaller camp, accommodation consists of five
spacious Meru-style tents, built on raised decks and with the same
luxurious interiors and tasteful style as Chitabe. En-suite bathrooms
complement the outdoor shower with a view. There are two family
tents with adjoining bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.
A dining area, lounge and pool have glorious views over the
surrounding floodplains and a small lediba (remnant lagoon
waterhole), where game comes to drink during the day.
Wildlife viewing is the major activity at this camp, whether on walks, or
day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by an
experienced guide. Two hides can be used as a “sleep-out” experience
as well as a game viewing platform during the day.
Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Duba Plains Camp
In the furthermost, remote reaches of the Okavango Delta lies Duba
Plains, an unobtrusive, intimate camp surrounded by expansive
seasonally flooded plains. One of the Delta’s most remote camps,
Duba Pains is situated on a tree-filled island in a private 30 000-hectare
concession known as the Kwedi Reserve, an area famed for lion prides
and buffalo herds.
Accommodation is made up of six roomy tents with an en-suite
bathroom, an outside shower, and a veranda overlooking the floodplain.
The thatch-roofed lounge, dining room and bar areas are raised on
platforms along with a swimming pool, all providing a beautiful view.
A variety of activities include day and night game drives, often tracking
the buffalo herd around the concession. Mokoro trips are also possible in
times of good floods - usually only between May and September.
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Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Eagle Island Camp
Eagle Island Camp, by Orient-Express
Situated on the remote island of Xaxaba, shaded by a canopy of
indigenous trees and Ilala Palms, the camp overlooks a surrounding
lagoon fed by the tranquil waterways of the Delta. The area offers
prolific birdlife and mammal game viewing by boat and on foot.
Also included in your stay is a spectacular game-viewing helicopter
flight, the open sides of the helicopter allowing you to take the most
fantastic photographs.
Accommodation is everything you would expect of a luxury safari
experience. All luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms,
offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof.
The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock,
ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete
privacy.
Tel: (+267) 686 0302/Fax: (+267) 686 0153
email: m.robinson@oe_safaris.co.bw
website: www.orient_express_safaris.com
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Jacana Camp
Situated on a small island in the beautiful Jao Flats area of the
concession, Jacana offers remote seclusion. Accommodation is in five
Meru-style tents, each raised on a wooden deck with a view. The ensuite bathroom is enclosed but roofless allowing views of the African
skies.
The main dining area is on an elevated wooden deck between two
enormous sycamore fig trees, and surrounded by dense wild date
palms, Downstairs there is a cosy pub and lounge with large viewing
deck, and open area to sit around the fire. Behind this is another
thatched relaxation area with hammocks.
Meals are sometimes enjoyed outdoors in a traditional African boma.
Jacana Camp is a true water camp, offering mokoro safaris and game
drives all year round, as well as night drives when the floodwaters have
receded – generally between October and April.
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Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Jao Camp
Jao Camp is located on a large, remote island in the heart of the
Okavango delta. The camp has nine luxurious tents, each individually
handcrafted. The open-plan design of each includes a lounge,
dressing area and main bedroom, en-suite facilities and an outdoor
shower.
A private sala for afternoon siestas has magnificent views of the nearby
channel. The main area is an elaborate two-storey building with
lounge and dining area, two plunge pools, a small library, curios shop
and a boma for dining under the stars, complemented by an excellent
wine cellar. Jao’s spa offers a wide range of massage therapies and a
gym.
With habitats that vary from waterways and lagoons to dry Kalahari
grasslands, Jao offers both land and water experiences, depending on
annual flood levels. Mokoro, boating, fishing and day and night game
drives are usually on offer all year round in one of the most picturesque
concessions of the Delta.
Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Kwara Camp
Kwara camp (8 en-suite tents) is situated on the edge of the
permanent waters of the world renowned Okavango Delta in
Botswana, and shares a common boundary with Moremi Game
Reserve. Due to the specific location of the camp, Kwara is able to offer,
power boating, mokoro (dug out canoe) trips, walks and game drives
– all year round. Kwara also offers fishing for 10 months of the year.
In addition Kwara is in a large private concession enabling the game
drives to operate both off road and at night. The ability to operate off
road and at night is critical in order to see the up to 30% of interesting
mammal species that are mainly active at night.
These include leopard, lion, wild dog, hyena and smaller predators. The
presence of permanent water ensures year round game viewing. The
permanent water ensures that mokoro trips (dugout canoes) can take
place in shallow water throughout the year. Kwara is one of the few
camps able to make this claim and is a great all round camp
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Tel: (+267) 6861449 Fax: 6861457
P.O. Box 550 Maun
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Kwetsani Camp
Kwetsani, one of the most remote camps in the Okavango, is situated
on an elongated island heavily wooded with palm, mangosteen and
fig trees. It is an intimate yet luxurious camp raised on wooden decks
high above the lush vegetation under the canopy of these beautiful
trees.
Five beautifully furnished ‘tree house’ chalets, each with its own
en-suite bathroom and viewing deck provide guests with open, airy
accommodation of thatch, wood, glass and canvas. The dining room,
lounge and pub area, situated under a cool thatched roof, looks out
over an enormous floodplain often dotted with Lechwe, Wildebeeste
and other plains game.
Guests can watch the animals from this deck and plunge pool or from
the privacy of their rooms, Kwetsani offers excellent land and water
based activities dependant on annual flood levels. Guests can view
wildlife by mekoro, explore palm fringed islands on foot or experience
outstanding game drives by day or night.
Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Little Kwara Camp
Little Kwara Camp is situated in a tree’d island on the edge of the
permanent waters of the world renowned Okavango Delta in
Botswana. This private concession shares a common boundary with
Moremi Game Reserve, to put the concession area into context - 175
000 ha (or 1750 square kilometers) is almost half a million acres!
Little Kwara is an intimate five-tent camp and is consistent with the
Kwando Safaris promise: - Intimate Camps with Personal Service Vintage Africa. Hidden amongst trees, access is by air via the Kwara
airstrip. While the camp will share a name with the well known, 16
bedded Kwara Camp also operated by Kwando Safaris, Little Kwara
Camp is a completely separate camp from Kwara.
The tents are spacious, and are elevated into the tree canopy on
wooden decks each with its own private veranda. Each tent has it’s
own en suite facilities comprising bathroom with bath and an inside/
outside shower. This is an ideal camp for exclusive use by small groups
and families.
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Tel: + 267 6861449 / Fax + 267 6861457
Website: www.kwando.co.bw
P. O. Box 550 Maun
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Little Mombo
Little Mombo is an extension of and shares the same island as the
larger Mombo Camp, matching its high standards. It offers the same
abundant big game viewing – some of the best in Botswana – and
overlooks a floodplain that is a beautiful setting for a variety of wildlife.
The camp, built under a shady canopy, has luxurious and spacious
guest rooms under canvas, each with ensuite facilities, outdoor shower
and individual sala.
Little Mombo has only three rooms, but larger groups can also book
out some of the rooms in the main camp. Little Mombo also has its
own dining room, kitchen, lounge and plunge pool. Activities include
morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles to view the
high concentrations of plains game and their predators, which include
all the big cats.
Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Little Vumbura Camp
Little Vumbura is a small camp hidden on a pretty island surrounded
by the floodplains and deep, clear channels for which the Okavango
is famed. Mokoro, boating and game drives take advantage of the
plethora of both habitat and wildlife.
It is a beautiful six-roomed tented camp (including one family room)
shaded by the canopy of an ancient Okavango forest. Each tent is large
and roomy and has en-suite facilities. A plunge pool and reading area
overlook the floodplains and a star deck leads off the dining area.
Being on an island water-based activities are a focus with mokoros trips
under the guidance of experienced polers and swamp boat cruises
along the permanent channels. Game drives in open Land Rovers
allow guests to get close to animals in the savannah areas. Walking
give the opportunity to enjoy Africa from a different perspective.
Game viewing is consistently good all year round.
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Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Mombo Camp
Mombo Camp, on the northern tip of Chief’s Island within the Moremi
Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, is built under large shady trees
and overlooks an open floodplain more often than not alive with
wildlife. This area boasts enormous concentrations of plains game and
large predators - lions in particular - providing what is arguably the
best big game viewing in Botswana.
Accommodation comprises nine spacious tents raised up to two
metres off the ground, with breathtaking views over the plains; the
sala, long veranda and lounge area all take advantage of such vistas.
Bathrooms are en-suite, with indoor and outdoor showers. The main
living and dining area is under thatch, there is a boma for delicious
dinners under the stars and a plunge pool to relax in on a hot day.
Activities at Mombo mainly comprise morning and afternoon game
drives in open 4x4 vehicles.
Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Nguma Island Lodge
Nguma Island Lodge is situated just off the panhandle of the
Okavango Delta and is ideally suited to exploring the western side of
the Delta.
Accommodation comprises 8 en suite Meru tents in the lodge plus
an adjacent campsite including 5 cottage style tents with shared
ablutions. Restaurant/bar facilities are available in both the lodge and
the campsite. Nguma has its own 1000m landing strip.
Activities on offer include mokoro trips (day and overnight), sunset
cruises on Guma Lagoon, birding walks plus excellent tiger/bream/
barbel fishing.
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Private Bag 013, Maun
Tel: (+267) 6874022 / Fax: (+267) 6874021
URL: www.ngumalodge.com
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Nxabega Safari Camp
Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located on the edge of
the Okavango Delta in a 7,000 hectare exclusive wildlife concession
bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Meaning “Place of the Giraffe,”
Nxabega is ideally positioned to explore the magnificence of the
Okavango. The Camp is known for its elegant tented accommodation
with breathtaking views of the ever-changing Okavango Delta. It is a
skillful combination of luxury and integration with the environment.
Nine exclusive tented suites on raised wooden platforms are tucked
under a canopy of African ebony trees, featuring ensuite bathrooms
and private verandas overlooking the reeded molapo (floodplain).
The heart of Nxabega lies in its handsome living and dining areas
– burnished teak floors underfoot and windows and doors frame a
lofty space crowned by a steeply pitched thatch roof. The guest areas,
made from the local timber, reed and thatch, include indoor and
outdoor dining, a Safari Shop and a swimming pool with expansive
deck overlooking the floodplain. From this springboard of comfort,
guests are able to appreciate the exquisite beauty of the Okavango
Delta. Private bush dinners, breakfasts in bed, lamplit cocktails on a
river island, or a walking safari with al fresco picnic are provided with
pleasure by Nxabega’s warm and friendly staff.
Tel: +267 6861979 / Fax: +267 6861972
Website: www.andBeyond.com
Maun, Botswana
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Pom Pom Camp
Activities include game drives, night drives, mokoro trips and walks.
Game viewing is of the best offered in the Delta. Guests have the
opportunity of seeing all major predators, a variety of big game and
plains game, as well as an abundance of bird life.Accommodation
consists of nine luxury safari tents in true traditional safari style, all with
full en-suite semi open ablution facilities.
The main building is attractively designed and constructed of thatch
and canvas and comprises lounge, dining, bar and pool areas, as well
as a gift shop and the boma area.
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Tel: (+267) 625 0336 / Fax: (+267) 625 0437
Website www.pompomcamp.com
P.O.Box 10, Kasane, Botswana
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Sanctuary Baines Camp
The five tented suites at Sanctuary Baines’ Camp are opulent and
luxurious, with adjoining outdoor bathrooms and four-poster beds
swathed in mosquito netting. Traditional safari ceiling fans create
a cooling breeze at even the hottest times of the year. Should you
wish your bed can be wheeled out onto the private wooden deck
for a night under the stars, overlooking the shimmering waters of the
Boro River where hippo can often be spotted. There is a communal
swimming pool, and the wide wooden deck that surrounds the main
dining and sitting room is the ideal place to relax while observing the
varied wildlife present here. See prowling lions looking for prey at the
edge of the lagoon that the camp overlooks, or watch one of the many
elephants that live in the area. Activities offered by the camp include
morning and evening game drives, walking safaris, mokoro and
motorised boating excursions.
Sanctuary Retreats and Living With Elephants also offer guests the
opportunity to explore Africa with us from an elephant’s perspective,
walking in the gigantic and silent footsteps of nature’s great
masterpiece. No. of rooms: 5 No. of beds: 10
Services include main lounge and dining areas, Bar, Swimming Pool,
small Curio Shop, & Internet connection.
Activities include morning and evening game drives, mokoro
excursions, walking safaris and motorised boating (seasonal)
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Tel: +267 6862688 / Fax: +267 6863526
website: www.sanctuaryretreats.com Email: [email protected]
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Sanctuary Retreats Chief’s Camp
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located on Chief’s Island, one of the many
islands created by the seasonal floodwaters of the Okavango with
vast number of animals who congregate for a great game viewing
experience. The guest pavilions are hidden away in a jackalberry and
sausage tree woodland that is characteristic of the area. All have their
own private decks and indoor and outdoor showers. Generously
draped mosquito nets and traditional ceiling fans also feature.
There is a communal decked living room with stunning views over the
floodplains, while the dining area surrounds a fire pit on the very edge
of the Piajio plains so that guests can continue their game viewing
while enjoying fine cuisine and wines.
Sanctuary Chief’s has been designed with consideration for the
environment - all rubbish is taken outside the park for responsible
disposal and the whole camp can be removed without anyone
knowing it was ever there.
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Sanctuary Retreats
P.O. Box 782607, Sandton, 2146, South Africa,
Tel +267 6862688
www.sanctuaryretreats.com
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Sanctuary Retreats Stanley’s Camp
This intimate camp is gathered around a large sitting and dining area
which affords magnificent views over the floodplains of the Okavango
Delta. From the swimming pool, watch giraffe and other plains game
march across the savannah. You might even catch a glimpse of rare
wild dogs stalking the plains. This is one of the best places in the world
for seeing buffalo in large numbers, with herds often exceeding 2,000.
Each canvas tent at Sanctuary Stanley’s boasts a traditional ceiling fan
and is individually designed, but all have a classic and understated
elegance that harks back to the explorers and colonialists of the 19th
century. Large wooden decks provide private areas for guests to relax
in hammocks or enjoy cocktails before dinner in the spectacular dining
mess.
Sanctuary Retreats and Living With Elephants invite you to explore
Africa with us from an elephant’s perspective, walking in the gigantic
and silent footsteps of nature’s great masterpiece.
Tel: +(267) 6862688, Fax: 6863526
P/ Bag 45 Maun
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Sandibe Safari Lodge
Tucked away under a cool forest canopy of wild palms and gnarled
fig trees, &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is just a few metres
from the water. A private concession, Sandibe has exclusive traversing
over 27,000 hectares (66,700 acres) of wilderness adjacent to the
Moremi Game Reserve. Behind the Lodge, golden-grassed floodplains
stretch into the distance, framed by lush palm islands and the spires of
giant termite mounds.
The beautiful organic architecture of the thatched Lodge blends
seamlessly with one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes. Tread
in the footprints of elephants on ancient game paths between the
eight guest cottages. Each thatched ensuite cottage features open
air showers, allowing guests to feel part of the forest. Walls are airy
screens, admitting the refreshing Okavango breezes, and the cottages
are furnished in a fusion of ochres and tactile textures. Private verandas
right on the Delta are idyllic vantage points in this birdwatcher’s
paradise. Tall overarching trees inspire the soaring volumes of the guest
sitting and dining area with quiet, hammocked decks offering views
across the wetlands and savanna grasslands.
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Tel: +267 6861979 / Fax: +267 6861972
Maun, Botswana
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Seba Camp
Seba Camp, set in an ancient riverine forest, offers secluded
accommodation overlooking a perennial lagoon. It has give wellappointed and spacious elevated tents, each with en-suite bathroom
and private deck. Seba Camp is family friendly, complete with family
villa with two inter leading en-suite bedrooms, a built-in “tree-house”
and a kids’ swimming pool and sandpit. The dining and bar areas are
set on a raised Salinga deck with spectacular views.
The camp is names after Seba, one of the elephants historically
released from nearby Abu Camp. A number of elephants that
were released back in to the wild have formed their own herd. The
interaction between these and the wild herds in the area provides rich
fodder for research teams from Bristol University in the UK. Guests
can observe the researchers at work, often in close proximity to the
elephant herds.
Activities include day and night game drives, fishing and mokoro rides
on the channels.
Tel: (+267) 686 0086 / Fax: (+267) 686 0632
P/Bag 14, Maun
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Tubu Tree Camp
Tubu Tree is a small camp built on the western side of the Jao
Concession’s isolated Hunda Island. Owing to its locale and easy
access to diverse habitats, Tubu Tree ensures varied and spectacular
game viewing.
The camp is built in traditional style with five intimate tents on raised
wooden platforms, taking in the marvelous scenery of the surrounding
floodplain. Each tent has a private front deck, en-suite bathroom
facilities and an outdoor shower. The main dining and lounge areas
and pool are also tented and raised on platforms and an outdoor pub
area lies under the canopy of a large Marula tree.
Activities include day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with
access to productive mopane and acasia woodlands. During the flood
season (normally May to late September), boating, fishing and mokoro
trips are also offered.
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Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Vumbura Plains Camp
Vumbura Plains is a luxury camp situated in a private concession in the
extreme north of the Delta. The concession, which is leased from the
neighbouring community, includes a wide variety of habitats, diverse
wildlife and an enormous traversing area of 60 000 hectares (130 000
acres).
The camp comprises two separate seven-roomed satellite camps
(including two family rooms), each with its own raised dining, lounge
and bar area tucked beneath a canopy of cool, shady, indigenous trees
and with a magnificent vista across the floodplains. A star-gazing deck
with comfortable cushions looks out over to floodplain.
Vumbura Plains offers both land and water activities in open 4x4
vehicles, delta boats and mokoros throughout a variety of habitats.
Walking is also available.
Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp
Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp enjoys luxurious solitude on
its own Delta island within a 25,000 hectare (62,000 acre) exclusive
wildlife concession. Taking its inspiration from the water lily, Xaranna is
a delightful camp with just nine sleek ensuite safari tents that combine
canvas and bleached timber. The overall atmosphere of the Camp
is cool, light and airy, in keeping with its gentle geographic location
on the Delta. The safari tents are organic in design, and delicately
decorated in shades of fatigue (khaki) and soft lily pink. Each tent
boasts a romantic sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and al
fresco shower. The guest areas are all positioned carefully to maximise
the sweeping views out across the channels, with classic Delta tree line
silhouettes.
The Camp celebrates Botswana’s iconography, with humorous design
touches used throughout. The intimate guest sitting area boasts a
spacious reading area, perfect for afternoon relaxation. The elevated
dining area features shady verandas with mesmerising views leading
out onto an open air boma, where exotic candlelit dinners are served
under the stars. A fully-stocked Safari Shop offers chic safari gear,
African art and jewellery.
GAME LODGES
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Tel: +267 6861979 / Fax: +267 6861972
Maun, Botswana
196
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Xigera Camp
Xigera Camp is a waterland paradise, situated in the heart of the Delta
in the Moremi Game Reserve. Permanent water year-round allows a
variety of activities such as mokoro trips, guided walks, game drives
and swamp boat outings.
Nestled in a magnificent reverine forest, Xigera Camp consists of ten
furnished tented rooms each with en-suite facilities and an outdoor
shower. All rooms are built on wooden decks, offering a superb view
of the seasonal floodplain and lagoon. The main area is under thatch
and includes a spacious lounge and dining area as well as a traditional
African boma under the stars.
Xigera Camp is a delight for birdwatchers with Pel’s Fishing Owl and
African Skimmers being regular visitors. The game viewing is also good
with the rare Sitatunga antelope sometimes seen.
Tel: + 267 686 0086 / Fax + 267 686 0632
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Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge
Surrounded by a mosaic of papyrus and reed beds, &Beyond Xudum
Okavango Delta Lodge lies deep within an exclusive 25,000 hectare
(62,000 acre) wildlife concession. The nine playfully crafted split-level
safari suites, boasting handsome tones of chocolate and ebony, feature
large bathtubs and romantic al fresco showers. Each suite also boasts a
lofty hideout with magnificent Delta views and a private plunge pool.
Innovative design details, featuring artful recycling of everyday objects,
have been used throughout, and all timber work is rough-hewn and
chunky. The multi-layered guest areas boast dramatic decks with 180°
views of the surrounding wilderness, yet remain discreetly within the
tree line.
These spaces are designed in such a way to make the guest experience
more intimate, with inviting plump sofas ideal for total relaxation. The
overall atmosphere is one of earthy glamour. Botswana basketware is
used throughout, and playful accents celebrate Delta icons. A signature
&Beyond interactive kitchen completes the overall experience. The
well-stocked Safari Shop showcases chic safari gear, African art and
jewellery.
GAME LODGES
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Tel: +267 6861979 / Fax: +267 6861972
Maun, Botswana
198
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Xugana Island Lodge
Xugana Island Lodge, situated on the shaded fringe of the island,
accommodates just 16 guests in reed and thatch lagoon-facing ensuite chalets with private viewing decks.
The open-sided thatched lounge, bar and dining areas are set back
under the ebony and African Mangosteen tree canopy. The swimming
pool, located within the mature gardens in the centre of the island, is a
perfect place to relax.
Xugana Island Lodge’s boma and al fresco dining area overlook the
Xugana Lagoon’s expanse of pristine water of this unique delta.
Guests can either explore the delta by motorboat, mokoro, or take
leisurely walks on surrounding islands in the concession. This gives
them the opportunity to experience a classic Okavango Delta safari.
Birdwatching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and
tigerfish is offered.
Email: [email protected]/Website: www.desertdelta.com GAME LODGES
Tel: +267 686 1243 /Fax: +267 686 1791
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6861200
6860265
6862615
6861243
6861875
71304472
6863096
6861260
6861230
6860302
6862405
6860300
6861574
6861225
6860375
6861449
6860211
6864068 / 6865422
6801054
6861154
6861674
6863472 / 6862623
6862442
6860284
6860222
6860823
6861665
6860599
6863777
6861600
6863011
6861671
6860220
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Okavango Wilderness Safaris Okuti Safaris Penduka Safaris Penstone Safaris Phakawe Safaris Rann Safaris
Safari Drive Botswana Safari South Safari South Matsebe Camp Soren Lindstrum Safaris Trans Okavango Travel Wild Wild Lifestyles Photographic Adventure Wilmot Safaris Kwando Wildlife Experience Landela Safaris Letsatsi Safaris Liquid Giraffe Lodges of Botswana Map Ives Supplies & Safaris Maun Rest Camp Masson Safaris Micheletti Bates Safaris Moremi Safaris & Tours Motsentsele Lodge New Moon Investments Nightfall Enterprises Ngamiland Adventures No Name Adventures Oasis Safaris Okavango Horse Safaris Okavango Tours & Safaris Okavango Wilderness Safaris Okuti Safaris Penduka Safaris Penstone Safaris Phakawe Safaris Rann Safaris Safari Drive Botswana Safari South Safari South Matsebe Camp Soren Lindstrum Safaris Trans Okavango Travel Wild Wild Lifestyles Photographic Adventure Wilmot Safaris 6860086
6860570
6860978
6861721
6864377
6861323
6860351
6861821
6861821
6860022
6860994
6860822
6861045
6860937/ 6862615
6861449
6860211
6864068 / 6865422
6801054
6861154
6861674
6863472 / 6862623
6862442
6860284
6860222
6860823
6861665
6860599
6863777
6861600
6863011
6861671
6860220
6860086
6860570
6860978
6861721
6864377
6861323
6860351
6861821
6861821
6860022
6860994
6860822
6861045
6860937/6862615
SELEBI PHIKWE
Travel Bag Scheduled Air Services
2614106
Air Botswana South African Express 3952812
3972397
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Air Charter
Aer Kavango
Delta Air Executive Charter
Flying Mission Kalahari Air Services Mack Air (Pty) Ltd
NAC Executive Charter
Northern Air
Sefofane Air Skye Africa Transair Wildlife Helicopters Airports
6860393
6860044
3975257
3912981
3951804
686063 5
3975257
6860385
6860778
6860569
6861374
6860664
Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport
Francistown Airport Maun Airport
Kasane Airport 3951191
2412394
6860238
6250133
Railways
Botswana Railways 4711374
General
Hospitality and Tourism Association
of Botswana (HATAB)
Kalahari Conservation Society National Museum
Botswana Export Development
and Investment Authority (BEDIA) Botswana Development Corporation 3957144
3974557
3953792
3181931
3951811
Foot Print Africa Safaris
[email protected]
www.footprintsafricasafaris.com
Contacts:
71612267
73812267
Air Botswana
3688400
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GETTING THERE
By Air
Air Botswana, Botswana’s national and only airline, provides international flights
between Gaborone and Johannesburg, Gaborone and Harare, Maun and
Johannesburg, Kasane and Johannesburg and Francistown and Johannesburg.
Domestic flights run between Gaborone and Francistown, Maun and Kasane, and
the airline has recently re-introduced its Maun to Kasane flight (three times per
week).
Air Botswana has thrice daily flights between Gaborone and Johannesburg.
South African Airways has twice daily flights between Johannesburg and
Gaborone, during the week.
South African Express has five flights daily between Johannesburg and Gaborone,
during the week.
•
Air Botswana has daily flights from Johannesburg direct to Maun.
•
Air Namibia flies Windhoek to Maun every day of the week, except
Tuesday and Thursday.
•
Kenya Airways flies Nairobi to Gaborone.
•
Air charter services are also available.
Most major international airlines from Europe, the United States, Asia and
Australia fly to Johannesburg, South Africa, where connecting flights can be
booked to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, or to Maun,
Francistown or Kasane.
For flight details contact:
Air Botswana Central Reservations
Tel: +267 395-1921
Web: www.airbotswana.bw
South African Express
Tel: +267 397-2397
Web: www.flysax.com
South African Airways
Tel: +267 390-2210/12
Web: wwwsaa.com
Air Namibia
Tel (South Africa): +27 11-978-5055
Tel (Namibia): +26 461-299-6444
Web: www.airnamibia.com.na
By Road
Botswana is accessible by tarred road from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia
and Namibia. Vehicles are driven on the left hand side of the road. A valid
international driver’s license, along with vehicle registration documents, are
required to drive in Botswana, and drivers should always carry them.
Most major roads in Botswana are tarred and driving conditions are generally
good. The main roads to established areas are regularly graded. Four-wheel drive
is required when travelling in the national parks and reserves, as well as in remote
areas.
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Car and four-wheel drive rental services are widely available in major tourist
centres, airports and hotels.
By Bus
There are scheduled bus services across borders between Botswana and South
Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia, as well as good internal bus services
linking major and minor towns and villages across the country.
By Rail
There are no passenger train services in Botswana. Cargo services run on a daily
basis.
For more information consult:
The Botswana Railways website:
www.botswanarailways.co.bw
Getting around in towns
Taxis are normally a convenient way to get around in towns and are reasonably
priced. They are easily identified in designated stations or can be contacted by
telephone.
Taxis to Gaborone are also available from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
ENTRY fORMALITIES
Visas
Citizens of most European and Common-wealth countries do not require a visa
for entry into Botswana.
Visitors should check with Botswana embassies or consulates, or their travel
agents, before departure.
It is vital for visitors to carry a valid passport and sufficient funds to
facilitate their stay.
Note: For countries with whom Botswana has no diplomatic representation,
visa information and processing is available through British Embassies and High
Commissions.
Luggage Restrictions
It is advisable to adhere to the luggage restrictions for both scheduled
international, domestic and charter flights: 20kgs (44lbs) on domestic flights,
12kgs (26lbs) on light aircraft (including Okavango Delta charter flights), and
20kgs (44lbs) on international flights.
Vaccinations
If you are travelling to Botswana from areas infected with Yellow Fever, you
must have a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Otherwise, no other
immunisations are required. However, it would be wise to have an updated TPD
(tetanus, polio, diphtheria) vaccine, and a Hepatitis A vaccine.
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Border Posts
Business Hours
Bokspits
Bray
Dobe, Ngamiland
Kazungula Ferry
Kazungula Road
Kwando
Maitengwe
Mamono
Martin’s Drift
Matsiloje
McCarthy’s Rust
Middlepits
Mohembo
Ngoma
Pandamatenga
Parr’s Halt
Phitshane Molopo
Pioneer Gate
Platjaan
Pont Drift
Ramatlabama
Ramokgwebane
Ramotswa
Sikwane
Tlokweng Gate
Two Rivers
Makopong
Zanzibar
0730 – 1630
0800 – 1600
0730 – 1630
0600 – 1800
0600 – 2000
0800 – 1600
0600 – 1800
0700 – 0000
0600 – 2200
0600 – 1800
0600 – 1800
0800 – 1600
0600 – 1800
0700 – 1600
0800 – 1700
0600 – 1800
0700 – 1800
0600 – 0000
0600 – 1800
0800 – 1800
0600 – 2200
0600 – 2200
0700 – 1900
0600 – 1900
0600 – 0000
0630 – 1930 (Jan – March)
0730 – 1800 (April – July)
0700 – 1830 (August)
0630 – 1830 (September)
0600 – 1900 (October)
0530 – 1930 (Nov – Dec)
0800 – 1800
0800 – 1600
Rail Entry Points
Ramatlabama
Vakaranga
0600 – 2200
0730 – 1630
Airports
Francistown
Ghanzi Airstrip
Kasane
Jwaneng
Maun
Orapa
Selibi-Phikwe
0600 – 2200
0730 – 1630
0600 – 1630
(summer) 0630 – 1800 (winter)
0730 – 1630
0600 – 2200
0730 – 1630
0600 – 1830
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Customs
All goods acquired outside Botswana must be declared when you enter the
country.
Boats
No boat, mokoro or aquatic apparatus may be imported into Botswana, unless
the owner is in possession of an import permit issued by the Department of
Water Affairs.
For more information contact:
Department of Water Affairs
P/Bag 0029, Gaborone
Tel: +267 360-7100
Pets
The importation of animals is closely regulated for public health reasons and also
for the well being of the animals. Domestic pets and livestock may be imported
subject to animal health restrictions.
Director of Animal Health & Production
P/Bag 0032, Gaborone
Tel: +267 395-0500
Note: A valid certificate of identity, rabies vaccination and movement permit
issued in Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia or Zimbabwe will
be accepted at the time of importation into Botswana.
Drivers’ Licenses
Drivers are required to carry their licenses at all times. Licenses from
neighbouring countries are accepted in Botswana. If not written in English, a
certified written translation is required. International drivers’ licenses are accepted
in Botswana.
Importation of Motor Vehicles
Non-residents visiting Botswana and coming from a country outside the
Southern African Common Customs Area for a limited period are normally
required to produce a carnet or bill of entry (any duty liability thereon being
secured by bond or cash deposit) in respect of their motor vehicles. For further
information, please contact Department of Customs.
Note: The Southern African Common Customs Area comprises Botswana,
Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and Namibia.
Binoculars, torch, insect repellent, lip salve, sunscreen, sunglasses. Cosmetics,
medications, and cigarettes are all available in the major towns, but if specific
brand names are needed, it is best to bring enough to last your stay.
However, care needs to be taken to comply with international aviation security
regulations for items in carry on luggage. Contact your airline for details.
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Entry Requirements
IMPORTATION Of GOODS
Consumer Goods
The following consumer goods may be imported for private use without an
import permit, provided they do not exceed the maximum allowable quantities.
Key: PP-per person. PF-per family
Product type
Max quantity
Meat
Red meat, goat/lamb
25 kg PF
Poultry meat
5 kg PP
Tinned poultry meat
20 kg PP
Dairy
Eggs
36 eggs PP
Fresh milk
2 litres PP
Others
Maize / maize products
25 kg PP
Wheat
25 kg PP
Pulses (beans, peas, lentils)
25 kg PP
Sorghum / sorghum products
25 kg PP
Cabbage, Onions
1 bag PP
Potatoes, Oranges
1 bag PP
Tomatoes, Chimolia
1 bag PP
Rape, Spinach
1 bag PP
Bread loaves
6per week
Ministry of Agriculture, Enquiries
P/Bag 003, Gaborone
Tel +267 395-0500
MEAT / DAIRY PRODUCTS
The regulations on importing meat products change frequently, because they
are based on disease outbreaks in different countries. Always ask customs officials
upon arrival what are the specific regulations.
Ministry of Agriculture, Enquiries
P/Bag 003, Gaborone
Tel +267 395-0500
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IMPORTATION Of GOODS
Customs duties are not charged on the following goods imported as
accompanied or unaccompanied passengers’ baggage:
Wines .............................. 2 Litres
Spirituous*........................ 1 Litre
Cigarettes ........................ 200
Cigars .............................. 20
Tobacco** ....................... 250 gms
Perfume ........................... 50 ml
Toilet water....................... 250 ml
* Includes all other alcoholic beverages
* * Includes cigarette and pipe tobacco
Note: Duty will be payable at the applicable rates where travellers import
goods exceeding the above allowances. Travellers importing goods for
business or commercial purpose will not qualify for the above allowances.
Restricted Goods
These are goods that can only be imported with a license or permit.
Narcotic, habit forming drugs and related substances in any form;
Firearms, ammunition and explosives;
Indecent and obscene material such as pornographic books, magazines, films,
videos, DVDs and software.
Plants
Plants may be imported subject to plant health restrictions, and South
African transit permits may also be required in respect of plants shipped
through South Africa.
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Customs
Headquarters
and Regional
Offices details
•
Headquarters
Tel: 3642100, 3922855 - Fax: 3922781
•
South Central Region
Tel: 3642100, 3922855 - Fax: 3922781
•
South Region
P.O. Box 263, Lobatse
Tel: 5330566 - Fax: 5332477
•
Central Region
•
P.O. Box 129, Selebi Phikwe
Tel: 2613699, 2610627 - Fax: 2615367
P.O. Box 457, Francistown
Tel: 2413635 - Fax: 2413114
•
North Region
North West Region
P.O. Box 219, Maun
Tel: 6861312 - Fax: 6860194
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WHAT TO wear
In summer, lightweight, light-coloured cottons are preferable.
Garments of neutral colours that blend with the bush and forest are advisable for
safaris and game viewing.
Avoid synthetic materials and black clothing, as they increase perspiration and
discomfort.
Bring a lightweight jacket and/or jersey for unexpected temperature changes or
rain.
In winter, wear trousers, long-sleeved shirts / blouses and jerseys.
From May – August, night temperatures can fall below zero degrees celsius, so
warm jerseys and jackets are vital, especially on morning and evening game
drives.
Closed, comfortable walking shoes or gym shoes are a must in all seasons.
Special attention should be given to protection from the sun. Bring a sunhat,
good quality sunscreen, sun lotion and polarised sunglasses.
Wide brimmed hats are preferable to baseball caps.
COMMUNICATIONS
Most of Botswana is networked by automatic telephone exchanges, with public
telephones in even the most remote places.
The International access code in Botswana is 00. When calling international to
Botswana, dial +267.
Cellular phone coverage is provided by three mobile networks in Botswana:
Mascom, Orange and be Mobile. Mobile Sim cards are available in most
supermarkets and service stations. All major towns in Botswana are network
covered, as well as portions of the national highway.
Mobile networks in Botswana offer various services to their subscribers, including
Internet access, fax, and International Roaming. It is always important to seek
advice about network services so as to choose one that will work for you.
Using a cellular phone whilst driving is against the law in Botswana, and liable to
a P300 fine. Earphones or hands-free devices are recommended.
For further information on the network providers in Botswana, consult the
following services:
MASCOM
ORANGE
BTC
be Mobile
www.mascom.co.bw
www.orange-botswana.co.bw
www.btc.co.bw
www.be-mobile.co.bw
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MONEY
The Botswana currency is the Pula (meaning ‘rain’ in Setswana). It is divided into
100 thebe (meaning ‘shield’ in Setswana).
Travellers’ cheques and foreign currency may be changed at banks, bureaux de
change, and authorised hotels.
The US dollar, Euros, British Pound and the South African Rand are the most easily
convertible currencies.
Automatic teller machines accept foreign visa cards, but are mostly found in
larger towns and cities. Cultural sites and community art and craft outlets usually
only accept cash.
Banks
Seven main commercial banks, as well as a number of foreign exchange bureaux,
operate in Botswana.
Banking hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30-15:30
Saturday 8:30 to 10:45.
Credit cards
Major credit cards, such as MasterCard and Visa, are accepted throughout the
country, in most hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and safari companies. However,
shops in remote areas and service stations may only accept cash.
OFFICE HOURS
Government Offices / Departments
7:30 - 12:45 and 13:45 - 16:30
Business
8:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00
Shops
9:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday,
9:00 - 15:00 Saturday
9:00 - 13:00 Sunday
TIME
GMT plus 2 hours
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Electricity is supplied at 220/240v. Both square and round wall plugs are used.
FIREARMS & AMMUNITION
The issue of firearms licenses in Botswana is strictly controlled, and all firearms
imported under the authority of an import permit must be licensed immediately
upon arrival in Botswana.
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The importation of firearms that do not have the manufacturer’s serial number or
other number by which they can be identified, stamped or engraved on a metal
part of the weapon is totally prohibited.
It should also be noted that police permits for firearms are issued on a limited
quota basis, and there can be a considerable delay in obtaining a permit,
particularly on first importation. It is advisable for intending importers to make
applications well in advance of dispatch, so that unnecessary inconvenience and
expenses can be avoided.
Police permits for firearms are issued by:
Central Arms, The Registry
P O Box 334, Gaborone.
Tel: +267 391-4202, +267 391-4106
DIAMOND PURCHASE
Visitors to Botswana have the opportunity to purchase diamond jewellery from
authorised dealers. A strict certification system is in place to inform the buyer of
the origin of the diamond, and the stated value and quality is verified.
Botswana is one of the healthiest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with good
primary health care facilities available throughout the country. However, the
following health precautions are advised.
HEALTH
Travel insurance
It is essential for visitors to remote areas of Botswana to have a comprehensive
medical insurance policy, to provide coverage for the treatment of serious
illnesses/accidents, and if required, medical evacuation. Personal effects
insurance is also advisable.
Check that your insurance policy will be accepted by service providers in
Botswana. Ensure that you are treated by licensed medical personnel to enable
you to provide your insurance company with appropriate documentation and
receipts.
Reasonably priced medical services are available at government clinics and
hospitals throughout the country. Private medical practitioners are available in
the cities and major towns, such as Gaborone, Francistown and Maun.
Gaborone Private Hospital is the largest private hospital in Botswana. The hospital
requires medical coverage, or cash payment in advance where medical coverage
is not available.
Drinking water
Tap water throughout the country is safe to drink. Bottled mineral water is readily
available in most shops and supermarkets, and at camps and lodges.
Tourists travelling by road are advised to carry sufficient water at all times.
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HIV/AIDS
Visitors are advised to take the necessary precautions against HIV/AIDS and other
Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Malaria
Malaria, including cerebral malaria, is common in northern Botswana, in the
Okavango and Chobe areas, particularly during and immediately following the
rainy season, from November to April.
As the strains of malaria, and the drugs used to combat them, frequently change,
and as certain strains can become drug resistant, it is best to seek medical advice
before your departure and take any medication prescribed. Pregnant or very
young children are not advised to travel to malarial areas.
Other precautions are: to wear long sleeves, socks, closed shoes, and generally
keep the body covered, to sleep with a mosquito net and to use mosquito coils
and repellent.
Sun and heat-related problems
Always take preventive measures that include wearing a wide-brimmed sunhat
and sunglasses, liberally applying sunscreen every three or four hours, regularly
taking rehydration mixes, drinking plenty of water and fruit juices (at least three
litres of liquid daily), avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun, and avoiding
excessive amounts of alcohol, which causes dehydration.
SHOPPING
All major towns in Botswana, including Maun and Kasane, have shopping
centres and supermarkets, and all basic commodities can easily be purchased.
Many regional chain stores operate in Botswana. In addition, there are 24-hour
convenience shops at most fuel service stations.
There is an increasing range of local arts and crafts on sale in Gaborone, Maun
and Kasane and other tourist areas; they include Botswana’s renowned worldclass baskets, woodcarvings, jewellery, pottery, tapestries, fabrics and clothing,
glassware, and San crafts.
Value Added Tax
To claim 10% VAT refund for total value of goods purchased, the amount spent
should be more than P5000. In such cases, the following is required: a tax invoice
stating VAT paid, your passport number and your bank account details.
It is always advisable to keep a copy of the VAT form as a record for any follow-up
on the transaction.
VAT claims usually can be made at all major border posts and airports.
SAFETY
The self-drive camper driving the open roads in Botswana should always
drive at a reasonable speed, and avoid over-taking, except when absolutely
necessary.
Crime
Botswana remains a relatively safe place to visit or live. Take the normal
precautions you would take anywhere else:
Always lock car doors;
Always lock hotel rooms;
Don’t leave valuables in cars or hotel rooms;
Take care with your bags in shopping centres and other crowded places, and
after coming out of banks or ATM kiosks;
Avoid walking alone at night.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance
997 (toll free)
Police
999 (toll free)
Fire Brigade
998 (toll free)
Medical Rescue
911 (toll free)
Medical Air Rescue
390-1601
Mascom
122
Orange
112
be mobile
1333
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Botswana Tourism Organisation Contacts
LOCAL Offices
Headquarters
Private Bag 275
Plot 50676, Fairgrounds Office Park
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +267 391-3111
Fax: +267 395-9220
[email protected]
www.botswanatourism.co.bw
Main Mall
Cresta President Hotel, Ground Floor
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +267 395-9455
Fax: +267 318-1373
Francistown
P.O. Box 301236
Plot 316 Shop D5 & D6, C.B.D, Ground floor of Diggers Inn Hotel, Francistown,
Botswana
Tel: +267 244-0113
Fax: +267 244-0120
[email protected]
Ghanzi
P.O. Box 282
Plot 671, White City, Opposite Bus Rank, Near pharmacy
Ghanzi, Botswana
Tel: +267 659-6704
Fax: +267 659-6706
[email protected]
Selebi-Phikwe
P.O. Box 2885
Lot 2574, Block 2, Shop 3B
Central Business District
Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana
Kasane
P.O. Box 381
Madiba Shopping Centre,
Opposite Bus Rank, next to The Bakery
Kasane, Botswana
Tel: +267 625-0555
Tel: +267 625-2210/1 (airport office)
Fax: +267 625-0424
[email protected]
Maun
P.O. Box 20068, Boseja
Plot 671, White City, Opposite Bus Rank, Near Pharmacy
Maun, Botswana
Tel: +267 686-1056
Tel: +267 686-3093 (airport office)
Fax: +267 686-1062
[email protected]
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Palapye
P.O. Box 11040
Plot 3726, along the A1 Road, Agrivert Building
Palapye, Botswana
Tel: +267 492-2138
Fax: +267 492-2147
[email protected]
Tsabong
P.O. Box 688
Department of Tourism Building
Tsabong, Botswana
Tel: +267 654-0822
Fax: +267 654-0813/4
[email protected]
Letlhakane
Letlhakane Information Office
Lot 83, Steinburg Road,
Letlhakane
Tel: +267 297-8585
Fax: +267 297-8527
Kang
Kang Information Office
Kang Ultra Stop, Kang
Tel: +267 651-7070
Fax: +267 651-7210
Offices and Agencies ABROAD
Germany
c/o Interface International
Karl-Marx-Allee 91 A
10243 Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 30-42-49-43
Fax: +49 30-42-25-62-86
Contact: Frank Hoffmann
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.botswanatourism.de
United Kingdom
c/o Botswana High Commission
6 Stratford Place
London, W1C 1AY
Tel: +44 207 499-0031
Fax: +44 207 495-8595
Contact: Dawn Parr
[email protected]
www.botswanatourism.org.uk
United States of America
c/o Partner Concepts LLC
127 Lubrano Drive, Suite 203
Annapolis, MD 21401
Tel: +1 410 224-7688
Fax: +1 410 224-1499
Contact: Leslee Hall
[email protected]
www.botswanatourism.us
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Embassies, High Commissions & Consulates
AUSTRALIA
HIGH COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
52 Culgoa Circuit, O’Malley act 2606, Canberra, Australia
Tel.: (612) 6290 7500
Fax: (612) 6286 2566 /6290 1285
E-mail:
Web:
Hours of Business
Monday to Friday - 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs : 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs
BELGUIM
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
Avenue de Tervuren, 169, B - 1150 Brussels, Belguim
Tel.: (322) 735 2070 / 735 6110
Fax: (322) 735 6318 /732 7264 E-mail:
Hours of Business
Monday to Friday - 09:00hrs - 13:00hrs : 14:15hrs - 17:00hrs
Mission also accredited to: Belgium, Netherlands, E.U., France, Luxembourg,
Germany, Italy
BRAZIL
Embassy of the Republic of Botswana
SHIS Q19, Conjunto 17, Casa 16
Lago Sul
Brasilia
Brazil
Tel: (+55) 61 3366 5563/3248 1884
Fax: (+55) 61 3248 6713
CHINA
Unit 811 IBM Tower, Pacific Century Place,
#2A Gong Ti Bellu
Cha Oyan District, Beijing 100027
People’s Republic of China
Tel.: (8610) 65391616
Fax: (8610) 65391199
Mission also accredited to: Malaysia, Democratic Peoples Republic Of Korea
(North Korea), Republic Of Korea (South Korea), Singapore, Pakistan
ETHIOPIA
Old Airport, W23, K12, P.O. Box 22282, Code 1000,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: (251 11) 371 5422 / 3
Fax: (251 11) 371 4099
Mission also accredited to: African Union, Egypt, Libya, Kuwait, Uneca
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JAPAN
6f kearny place shiba, 4-5-10 shiba, minato-ku, Tokyo, 108 - 0014, Japan
Tel.: (813) 5440 5676
Fax: (813) 5765 7581
E-mail:
website:
Hours of Business
Monday to Friday: 0900 hrs – 1300hrs : 1400 hrs – 1700hrs
Mission also accredited to: India, Thailand
KENYA
BOTSWANA CONSULATE
Riverside Drive, Riverside Lane West,
P.O. Box 754, Sarit Centre
00606, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 20 444 7735 / 444 20 8726
Fax: (254) 20 444 9782 E-mail:
NAMIBIA
BOTSWANA HIGH COMMISSION
101 Nelson Mandela, Klein Windhoek, P.O. Box 20359, Windhoek, Namibia
Tel: (26461) 221 941/2/7
Fax: (26461) 23 6034
Hours of Business
Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 13: 00hrs : 14:00 - 16:30hrs
Mission also accredited to: Angola, Ghana
NIGERIA
Botswana High Commission
Plot 1241, Oguta Lake Street
(Off River Benue Street)
Maitama, Extension
Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: (+234) 9 7822 818/782
Fax: (+234) 7034 103830
South Africa
PRETORIA
24 Amos Street, Colbyn, Pretoria 0083, P.O.Box 57035, Arcadia, 0007, Pretoria
Tel: (2712) 4309640
Fax: (2712) 3421845/342 4783
221
Embassies, High Commissions & Consulates
Mission also accredited to: Lesotho, Swaziland
CAPE TOWN
BOTSWANA CONSULATE GENERAL
Southern Life Centre, 5th Riebeeck Street, P.O. Box 3288, Cape Town, 8000
Tel: (2721) 4211045
Fax: (2721) 4211046/4212569
Hours of Business
Monday To Friday: 0800hrs – 1300 Hrs : 1400hrs – 1630 Hrs
JOHANNESBURG
BOTSWANA CONSULATE GENERAL
P.O. Box 32051, Braamfontein, 2017, Johannesburg
Physical Address
33 Hoofd Street, Braampark, Forum Ii, 4th Floor , Johannesburg
Tel: (2711) 403 3748
Fax: (2711) 403 1384 / 403 1286
SWEDEN
Tyrgatan 11, P.O. Box 260 24, 100 41 Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: (468) 545 25 880
Fax: (468) 723 00 87
Cell: (46) 7 093 14 6 34
Telegrams: Botstock
Mission also accredited to: Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Russian Federation,
Finland, Ukraine
SWITZERLAND
PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA TO THE UNITED NATIONS
80, Rue De Lausanne, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: (4122) 9061060
Fax: (4122) 9061061
E-Mail:
UNITED KINGDOM
6 Stratford Place, London W1C 1AY
Tel: (44207) 4990031
Fax: (44207) 4958595
Mission is also accredited to: The Commonwealth, The Slovak Republic, Romania,
Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Ireland
222
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WASHINGTON DC
Embassy of the Republic of Botswana
1531 – 33 New Hampsphire Ave NW, Washington DC 20036
Tel: (1202) 244 4990/1
Fax: (1202) 244 4164
Mission is also accredited to: Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Trinidad And Tobago
NEW YORK
PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA TO THE UNITED NATIONS
154 East 46th Street, Newyork, N.Y. 10016
Tel: (1212) 8892277
Fax: (1212) 7255061
E-Mail:
Mission also accredited to: Cuba, Jamaica, Guyana
ZAMBIA
5201 Pandit Nehru Road, Diplomatic Triangle, P.O.Box 31910, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (2601) 250555 / 253903 / 250019/ 252058
Fax: (2601) 253895/254756
Mission also accredited to: Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Kenya, Tanzania,
Uganda
ZIMBABWE
22 Phillips Avenue, Belgravia, P.O.Box 563, Harare
Tel: (2634) 794 645/7/8
Fax: (2634) 793030/793416
Hours of Business
Monday – Friday : 0800 – 1245 Hrs : 1400 – 1630 Hrs
Consular Section
Mon, Wed, Fri: 0900 Hrs – 1230 Hrs
Mission also accredited to: Malawi, Mozambique, Mauritius
223
Botswana’s Honorary Consuls
Iceland
Mr. Athur Arnalds
Botswana Honorary Consul
Snorrabraut 54, Reykjavik
Iceland
Tel: 00354 535 0033
Mobile: 00354 899 0055
Fax: 00354 535 0055
Germany
Mr. Wolf Von Bila
Botswana Honorary Consul Saaleweg 1
D-06429 Grimschleben, Germany
Tel: (0049) 34721 2006/(0049) 34 5335 498
Fax: (0049) 34721 22 606
France
Av. d’lena 88
F-75116 Paris
France
Tel: (0033) 14720 3549
Fax: (0033) 14720 4258
Belgium
Mr. M. Doppelt
Mabrodian, Schupstraat 18-20
2018 Antwerp
Belgium
Tel: 00 323 231 3542
Fax: 00 323 231 9450 Germany
Mr. Paul Eckler
Berzeliusstr 45
D-22113 Hamburg
Germany
Tel: (0049) 40732 6191 / 40731 3344/55
Fax: (0049) 40732 8506
224
Netherlands
Trade Development, Hendrinaland 130
NL - 2591 TM The Hague
Netherlands
Tel: (0031) 70 38 560 15
Fax: (0031) 70 38 560 15
Sweden
Mrs. Viveka Lein
Master Johansgatan 8
41662 Goteborg, Sweden
Tel: 031 83 5900 (work), 031 19 3935
(home), 070 547 8306
Fax: 031 83 5936
Austria
Dr. Harald Meixner
Linke Wienzele 4 A-1060
Vienna
Austria
Tel: (0043) 1587 9612/17
Fax: (0043) 1587 3432 Italy
Signor Giancarlo Polegato Moretti
Via Erizzo, 107/A
31035 Crocetta De M.LLO TREVISO
Italy
Tel: (0039) 0423 665033
Fax: (0039) 0423 665009
Russia
Vacant
225
Botswana’s Honorary Consuls
Italy
Signor Carlo Pirola
Corso Triest 169B, I-00196 Rome
Italy
Tel: (0039) 06 3215260/62
Fax: (0039) 862 03743
Mr. William B. Rudell
Consul of Botswana
38th Floor, 333 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 626-8484
Fax: (213) 626-0078 Malaysia
Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Mohan Swami, J.P.
Suite 10.1, 10th Floor,
Wisma Chase Perdana,
Off Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights
50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 6 – 03 - 209 39697
Fax: 6- 03 – 209 32182
E-mail:
Finland
Mr. Herman Thelen
Airoranta 3D, 00830 Helsinki
Finland
Tel: 00358 966 5600 (work)
Tel: 00358 978 9311 (home)
Tel: 00358 400 667 555 (mobile)
Fax: 00358 9615 60200
226
Mr. Stephen V. Vallone
Consul of Botswana
10000 Memorial drive
Suite 400TX 77024, Houston
Tel: (713) 680-1155
Fax: (713) 680-8055
Greece
Mr. T.A. Valtazanos
1 Pires Str, G-10552 Athens
Greece
Tel: (0030) 13254044
Fax: (0030) 13212181
Tlx: (0601) 222588
Private Tel: (0030) 19817527
Denmark
Mr. Kurt Johannes Vottrup
Vaeldegardsvej 55
DK – 2820 Gentofte
Denmark
Tel: 0045 396 808 66
Fax: 0045 336 938 69
Norway
Mr. Odd K. Ystgaard
Nordbergsvagn 28, 0875 Oslo
Norway
Tel: 0047 222 335 13 (home)
0047 675 710 14 (work)
Fax: 0047 221 836 95
227
Graded
Facilities
228
228
Commercial Guesthouse
Commercial Guesthouse
Facility
Category
Location
Status
Telephone
Sarai Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Bobonong
1 Star
262 9982
Goitserase
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
1 Star
2419686
Lodi Guest House
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
1 Star
2404241
Precious
Botswana
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
1 Star
244 1811
River View Villa
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
1 Star
2402169
Road View Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
1 Star
2431110
Ntshe
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
2 Star
244 2222
Zarephath
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
1 Star
240 5468
Chiroze Village
Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Tati Siding
Grade
Pending
2431064
Francistown
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
Grade
Pending
240 6745
Satellite
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
Grade
Pending
241 4665
Sunny Delight
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
Grade
Pending
241 5667
Bel Rea
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
2 Star
2403518
Boiketlo Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
395 2347/72231823
Brackendene
Lodge Ext 10
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
391 2886
Ditshane Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
316 3737
Lape Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
3170397
Super
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
318 2134
Tie Du
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
310 5626
Jonas Inn
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
393 9020
Rehoboth
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
393 2168
Roadside Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
393 0888
229
Graded facilities
Sedibeng Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
2 Star
318 669
Kgale View Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
3 Star
312 1755
Letlhakeng Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
2 Star
395 8028
Falcon Crest
Suites
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
5 Star
393 5373
Broadhurst Inn
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
Grade
Pending
3953536
Southring Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
Grade
Pending
318 5550
Planet Lodge
Ext 4
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gaborone
1 Star
390 3295
Gantsi Grand
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Gantsi
Grade
Pending
659 6992
Entabeni
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Hukuntsi
Grade
Pending
651 0075
Nakabu
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Kang
Grade
Pending
72458307
Nkisi Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Kang
Grade
Pending
Liya Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Kasane
Grade
Pending
625 1450
The Garden
Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Kasane
4 Star
625 0051
The Old House
Commercial
Guesthouse
Kasane
3 Star
625 2562
Granny’s Lodge
& Conference
Centre
Commercial
Guesthouse
Letlhakane
2 Star
297 8246
Mongana
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Mahalapye
Grade
Pending
472 0015
Tshidi
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Mahalapye
2 Star
472 0598
LuLu Kati Kati
Commercial
Guesthouse
Maun
1 Star
72100337 /
71969438
Marina’s Camp by
the Okavango
Commercial
Guesthouse
Maun
1 Star
680 1231
Discovery Bed
and Breakfast
Commercial
Guesthouse
Maun
1 Star
680 0627 /
72448298
Jump Street
Chalets
Commercial
Guesthouse
Maun
2 Star
6864688
Kesmo Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Maun
Grade
Pending
686 5611
Victoria Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Mogoditshane
2 Star
391 6643 / 4 /
74162340
230
Phomolong
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Mogoditshane
Grade
Pending
397 1579 /
71312782
The Nest
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Mogoditshane
1 Star
391 5165
Kodisa Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Molepolole
2 Star
590 6835
Nata Guest Inn
Commercial
Guesthouse
Nata
Grade
Pending
6211334
Secret Place
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Palapye
2 Star
492 1592
J. N. Mokgosi
guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Palapye
2 Star
492 3343
Palapye
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Palapye
2 Star
492 2274
Sebothe Motel
Commercial
Guesthouse
Pitsane
2 Star
540 4801 /
72404602
Ramotswa Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Ramotswa
Grade
Pending
539 0636
Travellers Rest
house
Commercial
Guesthouse
Selibe Pikwe
1 Star
261 0280
Selibe Phikwe
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Selibe Pikwe
Grade
Pending
261 0834
Riverside Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Tlokweng
1 Star
392 8805 / 392
8802
Springbork
Motel
Commercial
Guesthouse
Tsabong
1 Star
654 0747 /
71242047
Tsabong
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Tsabong
Grade
Pending
654 0747 /
71242047
Mophane
Guesthouse
Commercial
Guesthouse
Tutume
1 Star
2987062/71785919
Motsweding
Lodge
Commercial
Guesthouse
Otse
1 Star
72900969
Emoyo Villa
Commercial
Guesthouse
Francistown
1 Star
240 6854
Isabel Guest
Suites
Commercial
Guesthouse
Palapye
2 Star
492 0452
The White Palace
Commercial
Guesthouse
Serowe
Grade
Pending
463 1744
231
Graded facilities
Fully Serviced Hotel
Fully Serviced Hotel
Facility
Category
Location
Status
Telephone
Sebata-Kgomo
Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Bobonong
2 Star
74651628
Diggers Inn
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Francistown
3 star
244 0544
Adansonia Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Francistown
3 Star
2419714
Cresta Marang
Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Francistown
3 Star
241 3991
Cresta Thapama
Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Francistown
3 Star
241 3872
Tati River Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Francistown
3 Star
240 6000
The Enclave
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Francistown
3 Star
2402368
The Nest Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Francistown
2 Star
242 0100
The Big Five
Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gaborone
1 Star
350 0500
Hotel Crystal
Palace
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gaborone
2 star
316 5110
Cresta Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gaborone
3 Star
397 5375
Cresta President
Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gaborone
3 Star
395 3631
Planet Lodge
Block 3
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gaborone
3 star
3910117/ 6
Gaborone Sun
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gaborone
4 Star
395 1111
Walmont
Ambassodor at
the Grand Palm
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gaborone
5 Star
363 7777
Gaborone Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gaborone
1 Star
392 2777
Kalahari Arms
Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Gantsi
2 Star
6596298 /
6596532
Mokala Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Jwaneng
1 Star
588 0835
Echo lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Kang
3 Star
651 8023 /
71316136
Boteti Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Letlhakane
1Star
297 8289
Cumberland
Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Lobatse
2 Star
533 0281
Premier Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Mahalapye
3 Star
4711159
232
Sedia Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Maun
1 Star
686 0177
Cresta Riley’s
Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Maun
2 Star
686 0204
Maun Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Maun
3 Star
686 3939
Yarona Country
Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Mogoditshane
2 Star
393 3680
Cresta Botsalo
Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Palapye
3 Star
492 0245
Chitawa Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Ramokgwebana
1 Star
248 9696
Cresta Bosele
Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Selibe Phikwe
3 Star
261 0675
Travel Inn Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Selibe Phikwe
2 Star
262 2999
Serowe Hotel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Serowe
2 Star
463 0234
Oasis Motel
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Tlokweng
2 Star
392 8396
Shumba Lodge
Fully Serviced
Hotel
Tutume
2 Star
2987766
233
Graded facilities
Game Lodges & Camps
Camp Lodges Camps
Facility
Category
Location
Status
Telephone
Modumela
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Butale
3 Star
2416529
Savuti Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Chobe National
Park
4 Star
6861243 /
6862246
Chobe Game
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Chobe National
Park
5 Star
6250340
Savuti Elephant
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Chobe National
Park
5 Star
6860302
Dumela Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Francistown
2 Star
2403093
Edo’s Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Gantsi
3 Star
6860211
De Graaf
Grassland
Safaris
Game Lodges &
Camps
Gantsi
3 Star
72104270
Thakadu Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Gantsi
1 Star
6596959 /
72120695
Dqae Qare
Game Farm
Game Lodges &
Camps
Gantsi
1 Star
6597702 /
6596992
Tautona Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Ghanzi
2 Star
6597499
Motswiri Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Ghanzi
3 Star
72720701
Gweta Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Gweta
2 Star
6212220
Deception
Valley Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Hainaveld
4 Star
Manoga Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Hainaveld
Grade
Pending
3170713
Kalahari Rest
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kang
3 Star
6517004 /
72176949
Motse Lodge
& Cultural
Village
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kanye
Grade
Pending
5480363/69
Ramatea
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kanye
Grade
Pending
5403411/
5403408
Waterlily Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kasane
2 Star
6251775
Kubu Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kasane
3 Star
6250312
Chobe Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kasane
4 Star
6250336
Mowana Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kasane
4 Star
6250300
234
Chobe
Chilwero
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kasane
5 Star
6251362
Chobe Marina
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kasane
4 Star
6252220
Toro Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kazungula
2 Star
6252694
Leroo La Tau
Game Lodges &
Camps
Khumaga
4 Star
6860300
Khutse Kalahari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Khutse
1 Star
5950001 / 2
Arnes Horse
Safaris
Game Lodges &
Camps
Kopong
Grade
Pending
71234567
Lesoma Valley
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Lesoma
2 Star
6251212 /
71325510
Elephant Valley
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Lesoma
3 Star
6250468
Lagoon Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Linyanti
4 Star
6861449
Linyanti Bush
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Linyanti
3 Star
6860086
Selinda Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Linyanti
4 Star
6250505 /
6250299
Kings Pool
Game Lodges &
Camps
Linyanti
5 Star
6860086
Savuti Bush
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Linyanti
5 Star
6860086
Lebala Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Linyanti
4 Star
6861449
Jacks Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Makgadikgadi
5 Star
2412277
Makgadikgadi
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Makgadikgadi
Grade
Pending
6214363 /
72850021
Domboshaba
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Masunga
1 Star
2481071 /
71711475
Kamanga
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
2 Star
686 0421 / 2
Rhino
Executive
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
1 Star
6861469
Santawani
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
1 Star
6800664
Audi Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
1 Star
6860599
Delta Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
Grade
Pending
6861154 /
6860220
Kanana Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6860375
235
Graded facilities
Mapula Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
3 Star
6863369 /
71451000
Royal Tree
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6860823
Nguma Island
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
3 Star
6874022
Okavango
Horse Safaris
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
3 Star
6861670 / 1
Pom – Pom
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6250336
Sandibe Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6861979
Camp Moremi
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6861243 /
6862246
Jacana Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6863777 /
6860086
Kwetsani
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
5 Star
6860086 /
6863777
Little Kwara
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6861449
Nxabega Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6861979
Tubu Tree
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6863777 /
6860086
Abu Camp and
Abu Private
Villa
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
5 Star
6861260
Baines Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
5 Star
6862688
Jao Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
5 Star
6860086
Little Vumbura
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
5 Star
6860086
Mombo Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
5 Star
6860086
Crocodile
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
3 Star
6861265 /
72338326
Island Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
2 Star
6860300
Maun Rest
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
Grade
Pending
6862623
Guma Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
2 Star
6874022
Guma Lagoon
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
2 Star
6874626 / 7
236
Gunns Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
4 Star
6860023
Zarafa Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
5 Star
6250505 /
6250299
Okavango
River Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
3 Star
6863707/
6860298
Motswiri Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun
3 Star
6250505 /
6250299
Moremi Tented
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Moremi
3 Star
6860086
Nata Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Nata
3 Star
6211260
Baobab 1 Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Ngoma
3 Star
6860086
Baobab 2 Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Ngoma
3 Star
6200011
Muchenje
Safari Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Ngoma
4 Star
6200013
Nxamaseri
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Nxamaseri
4 Star
6878015
Kgori Camp
/ Mankwe
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
2 Star
6865788
Kwara Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
3 Star
6861449
Xugana Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
4 Star
6861243 /
6860638
Camp
Okavango
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
4 Star
6861243
Chitabe Lediba
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
6860086
Chitabe Main
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
4 star
6860086
Duba Plains
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
4 Star
6860086
DumaTau
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
4 Star
6860086
Stanley’s Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
4 Star
6862688
Xakanaxa
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
6860351
Xigera Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
4 Star
6860086
Camp Okuti
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
6860375
Chiefs Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
686 2688
237
Graded facilities
Eagle Island
Xaxaba
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
6860302
Khwai River
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
6860302
Seba Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
6861260
Shinde Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
6860375
Vumbura
Plains
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
5 Star
6860086
African Horse
Back Safaris,
Macatoo
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
3 Star
6861523
Xaro
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango Delta
Grade
Pending
6875035
Lecha Game
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Palapye
Grade
Pending
71704515
Pandamatenga
Rest Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Pandamatenga
Grade
Pending
Touch of Africa
Game Lodges &
Camps
Pandamatenga
2 Star
71656340
Phokoje Bush
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Selibe Phikwe
3 Star
2601596
Mbiroba
Game Lodges &
Camps
Seronga
1 Star
6876861
Khama Rhino
Sanctuary
Game Lodges &
Camps
Serowe
2 Star
4630713 /
4600204
Masama Lodge
and Camping
Site
Game Lodges &
Camps
Serowe
Grade
Pending
71900556
Lentswe Lodge
/ Rocky Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Serowe
Grade
Pending
4634333
Drotsky’s
Cabins
Game Lodges &
Camps
Shakawe
Grade
Pending
6875035
Shakawe
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Shakawe
Grade
Pending
6860273 /
71317690
Makgadikgadi
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Sowa Town
2 Star
6213210 /
6214343
Kgalagadi Bird
Song
Game Lodges &
Camps
Struinzendam
Grade
Pending
73447631
Ebat
Guest Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tati Siding
2 Star
244 0788
Lipali Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tsetsebye
Grade
Pending
2646120
Kwa Nokeng
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
2 Star
4915908
238
Limpopo
Horse Valley
Safaris
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
1 Star
2645321
Mashatu River
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
2 Star
2645321
Mashatu Rock
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
1 Star
2645321
Mashatu
Tented Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
2 star
2645321
Terraffou
Safaris
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
2 Star
72275796
Tuli Wilderness
Trails
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
2 Star
Wild at Tuli
Safaris
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
2 Star
71322152
72113688
Mashatu Main
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
4 Star
2645321
Tuli Safari
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
4 Star
2645303/43
Lotsane Safaris
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
2 Star
2782 9797 999
Koro Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
Grade
Pending
27159643895
Shalimpo
Island Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
Grade
Pending
27216866056
Shalimpo Main
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
Grade
Pending
2645303/43
Limpopo River
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
Grade
Pending
Stevensford
Game Reserve
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
3 Star
3952788
Mashatu Fika
Futi
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
Grade
Pending
2645321 /
+27114422267
Nokalodi
Game Lodges &
Camps
Tuli Block
Grade
Pending
72406846
Oasis LodgeZanzibar
Game Lodges &
Camps
Zanzibar
2 Star
71313399
239
Graded facilities
Nxai Pan Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Nxai Pan National
Park
4 Star
686 1449
Haina Kalahari Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Central Kalahari
Game Reserve
4 Star
879400554
Tau Pan Camp Game Lodges &
Camps
Central Kalahari
Game Reserve
4 Star
71758277
Thamalakane
River Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Maun 3 Star
686 1243
Sango Safari
Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Moremi Game
Reserve
2 Star
686 3685
Xaranna
Okavango
Delta Camp
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango
5 Star
6861979
Xudum
Okavango
Delta Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango
5 Star
6861979
North Gate
Lodge
Game Lodges &
Camps
Nata
3 Star
6211156/55
Dombo
Farm
Game Lodges &
Camps
Okavango
3 Star
686 0086
240
Selected
Hotel
SelectedService
Service
Hotel
Facility
Category
Location
Status
Telephone
City Inn Lodge
Selected Service Hotel
Francistown
1 Star
244 2196
Town Lodge
Francistown
2 Star
241 8802
Metcourt Lodge
Francistown
3 Star
244 1100
Grand Lodge
Francistown
Grade
Pending
241 2300
Riverside Lodge
Selected Service hotel
Francistown
1 Star
241 3975
Wagon Wheels
Lodge
Francistown
Grade
Pending
240 3727
Brackendene
Lodge
Gaborone
1 Star
391 2886
Tony’s Serviced
Apartments
Gaborone
Grade
Pending
395 0006 /
71305743
Metcourt Inn
Gaborone
3 Star
391 2999
Mondior Summit
Gaborone
4 Star
319 0600
Stay Easy Inn
Gaborone
2 Star
395 3648 /
71620686
Sawasawa Lodge
Jwaneng
2 Star
588 2903
Cezar Hotel
Jwaneng
3 Star
588 1090
Kang Lodge
Kang
1 Star
651 8050
Bonazazi
Boarder Lodge
Kazungula
1 Star
6252999
Iketlo Lodge
Kumakwane
Grade
Pending
393 7086 /
72957591
Mikelele Hotel
Letlhakane
Grade
Pending
297 8594
Rest Inn
Lobatse
1 Star
533 4044
Motel Starlite
Lobatse
Grade
Pending
5306346
LME Lodge
Mahalapye
Grade
Pending
471 3571
Mahalapye Hotel
Mahalapye
Grade
Pending
471 0200
Oasis Lodge
Mahalapye
1 Star
471 2081
Seduda Wedding
House and
Gardens
Mahalapye
2 Star
473 0100 /
71612035
Gaetsho Lodge
Mahalapye
Grade
Pending
4720651
Alfa
Accommodation
Maun
1 Star
686 4689
241
Graded facilities
Mpho Center
Lodge
Maun
1 Star
6863394
Botshelo
Guesthouse
Maun
Grade
Pending
686 0565 /
686 0548
Maduo Lodge
Maun
1 Star
686 0846
Mokoro Lodge
Maun
2 Star
6800551
71752728
Kagisong Conference Centre &
Lodge
Mogoditshane
1 Star
393 2417
Lamilla
Guesthouse
Mogoditshane
1 Star
390 4229
Mogoditshane
Serviced
Apartments
Mogoditshane
Grade
Pending
318 6065
Lemepe Lodge
& Conference
Centre
Molepolole
2 Star
591 5099
Camels Inn
Lodge
Mmopane
2 Star
3167005
/3184274
Top Tide Baratani
Lodge
Otse
1 Star
533 7230
Mmasomi
Guesthouse
Palapye
1 Star
492 1905
The Harmony
Lodge
Palapye
1 Star
492 4391
Desert Sands
Motel
Palapye
2 Star
492 4360
Mogonono
Guesthouse
Palapye
1 Star
492 3228
Gloryland
Guesthouse
Palapye
Grade
Pending
4923631
Palapye Hotel
Palapye
1 Star
492 0277 /
492 1740
Xere Motel
Rakops
2 Star
71723907
Rasesa Lodge
Rasesa
Grade
Pending
5728598
Executive Lodge
Selibe Pikwe
1 Star
261 0044 /
261 5898
Syringa Lodge
Selibe Pikwe
3 Star
261 0444
Mabogo Rest Inn
Serowe
2 Star
460 0636
Honeymoon
Guesthouse
Serowe
1 Star
493 4673
Cactus Lodge
Tlokweng
2 Star
313 3151
242
Mphatlalatsane
Hotel
Tlokweng
Grade
Pending
392 5258
Tsodilo Lodge
Tlokweng
Grade
Pending
3928554
Mokha Lodge
Tsabong
Grade
Pending
654 0366
Tshesebe
Stop-Over Motel
Tshesebe
1 Star
548 8455
Sunbeam Lodge
Mogoditshane
2 Star
350 0146
Kang Ultra Stop
Kang
2 Star
651 7294 /
71358877
Maeto Lodge
Selected Sevice Hotel
Mahalapye
2 Star
472 0598 /
472 0001
Desert Inn
Tlokweng
1 Star
313 3350
Luxury Inn
Tlokweng
2 Star
392 8500
Self Catering Establishment
Facility
Category
Location
Status
Telephone
Woodlands
Stopover
Self Catering
Establishment
Francistown
3 Star
2440131
Wayside View
Chalets
Self Catering
Establishment
Francistown
4 Star
2413687
Motheo
Apartments
Self Catering
Establishment
Gaborone
2 Star
318 1587 / 3181741
Innisfree
Apartments
Self Catering
Establishment
Gaborone
3 Star
395 3603
Phakalane Golf
Estate
Self Catering
Establishment
Gaborone
4 Star
393 0000
Bophirimo Self
Catering
Self Catering
Establishment
Kasane
1 Star
625 2390
Windsor Inn
Self Catering
Establishment
Mogoditshane
Grade
Pending
393 9103
Mokolodi Nature
Reserve
Self Catering
Establishment
Mokolodi
2 Star
3161955/6
Travel Inn Self
Catering
Self Catering
Establishment
Selibe Phikwe
Grade
Pending
262 2999
Desert Motel
Self Catering
Establishment
Tsabong
1 Star
654 0020
Bed and Breakfast
Maya Guest
House
Bed and
Breakfast
Nata
1 Star
243
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