Top Gaborone Outdoor Activities

Three Iconic Experiences in One Day Unlike standard tours, this experience combines a guided game drive, a visit to a cheetah & wild dog sanctuary, and a scenic boat cruise, providing travelers with maximum variety and value in a single outing. Close to Gaborone, No Long Transfers Enjoy authentic wildlife encounters just minutes from the city, perfect for travelers with limited time who still want a true Botswana safari experience. Rare Predator Encounters Get the unique opportunity to see cheetahs and endangered wild dogs up close, an experience not commonly included in short safari tours. Expert Local Guides All activities are led by knowledgeable professionals who share insights into wildlife behavior, conservation, and Botswana’s natural heritage. Perfect Balance of Adventure & Relaxation From exciting game drives to a peaceful boat cruise, this tour offers both thrill and tranquility, ideal for couples, families, and first-time safari visitors.

Looking for a family friendly activity that takes you out into nature? Join us for guided pony riding. Our ponies are docile and provide much excitement for the kids. No prior experience is required, our guides are hands on and ensure the safety of all riders. With options to stay onsite and extend your time in nature, this is a great addition to your Botswana holiday.

Briefly: Day 1 - Gaborone City tour half day followed by lunch (Half Day) 0900-1400hrs Day 2 - Manyana village visit followed by lunch and a Game drive at Mokolodi nature reserve (game drive is an optional extra) {Full Day} 0900-1630hrs Experience the history, culture and wildlife in Botswana all from the city's capital Gaborone. Take a tour that gives you the chance to learn about the traditions, belief, practices as well as indulge in the food that make Batswana a unique people. From the city to the country side, see both ends of our heritage, what we have built up and the simple life we maintain in the village, with a side of rock paintings and a gamedrive. Spend a 2 days with a knowledgeable guide on tour that allows for extensions to cater to your additional interests should need be.

(Pick up Time: 8am) Are you in Gaborone and want to experience a game viewing safari of the Big 5 in a Malaria free zone, then this is an inclusion package of transport, lunch and game drive. The road transfer is 30 minutes from Gaborone to the border and 20 minutes from the border to Madikwe. This tour may require visa for those who require visas into South Africa. (Kindly make a direct inquiry by email or call before payment booking as this tour can only be confirmed 24hrs before the tour)

Experience Molepolole, the traditional Botswana village that sits on the cusp of the Kalahari desert. Meet locals from the Bakwena tribe, and learn about their history, culture, and customs in a respectful way. Learn how the native San people build their homes with mud, and hike to a nearby cave with important local ties to colonialism and missionary activities in the area more than 100 years ago.

Enjoying the tranquility of the Bird Sanctuary "Notwane Dam" in a lush surrounding, the welcoming Ambience of ZORRO's Restaurant, the natural beauty of the lakeside and the fun of experiencing all this on the back of a horse make a Trip to the NOTWANE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE - located just 12 km outside the Capitol City of Gaborone, but nestled in the bush, a memorable experience of African life.