Activities
Things you can do any week — play a sport, catch a film or book a guided trip. Each activity links to the venues where you can do it.
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Arts & Culture
Art and craft village tour: Oodi, Mochudi and Manyana
Bookable cultural sightseeing from Gaborone through Oodi weaving, Mochudi's Phuthadikobo Museum and Manyana heritage sites.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Arts & Culture · Workshops & Learning
Basket weaving with Askiesbos
A reservation-based three-hour basket-weaving experience from Askiesbos in Samochima.
Check availability & book ahead
SamochimaP500
Arts & Culture · Workshops & Learning
Basket-weaving workshop at Maun Quality Baskets
Arrange a basket-weaving experience with local weavers in Maun.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Workshops & Learning
Behind-the-scenes eco tour at Chobe Game Lodge
A lodge-guest tour of the environmental projects behind Chobe Game Lodge. Arrange participation with the lodge.
Check times and availability with each venue
KasanePrice: check
Sport & Fitness
Bells by Moddigy: Kettlebell Classes at Maitisong
Beginner-friendly Wednesday strength classes at 17:45, P50 per session.
Wednesday, 17:45–18:45; confirm availability when booking.
GaboroneP50
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Botswana Explorer mobile safari — Royale Wilderness
An arranged eight-night mobile safari through Khwai, Savuti and Chobe, with a Kachikau craft-shop stop.
Check times and availability with each venue
KhwaiPrice: check
Family & Kids · Sport & Fitness
Bowling at Africa Plays
Book an indoor bowling lane; closed shoes required and up to six players per lane.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboroneP120
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Canoeing at Khumosha
Arrange a paddle on the farm’s man-made dam near Rasesa.
Check times and availability with each venue
RasesaPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Central Kalahari guided safari
Ask about guided safari journeys in the Central Kalahari.
Check availability & book ahead
GaboronePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Chobe full-day boat and game drive
See Chobe from the river and on a game drive.
Check availability & book ahead
KasanePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Chobe game drive from Kasane
A guided drive in Chobe National Park.
Check availability & book ahead
KasanePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Chobe sunrise river cruise
A morning wildlife cruise on the Chobe River.
Check availability & book ahead
KasanePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Safaris & Wildlife
Community Mokoro Trails from Boro — OKMCT
Arrange a locally guided mokoro outing from Boro into the NG32 concession.
Check times and availability with each venue
BoroPrice: check
Food & Markets · Workshops & Learning
Cooking and Baking Classes at The Culinary Studio MFK
Book hands-on cooking or baking sessions for home cooks, couples and groups in Mmopane.
Check times and availability with each venue
MmopanePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Workshops & Learning
Cultural activities and nature walks at Kuminda Farm
Arrange traditional cooking, mud-building lessons, games or nature walks at Kuminda in Marobela lands.
Check availability & book ahead
MarobelaPrice: check
Arts & Culture
Cultural experiences with Poetavango
Arrange poetry, storytelling, food, traditional games or village and craft experiences with a Maun-based arts organisation.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Family & Kids · Arts & Culture
Dance and drama classes at The Dance Space
Regular dance, drama and performing arts classes for children and young people in Phakalane.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Arts & Culture
Fitness Groove Zumba at Maitisong Studio
Tuesday and Thursday evening Zumba in Gaborone, P50 per session.
Tuesday and Thursday, 17:45–18:45; book and confirm availability.
GaboroneP50
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Giraffe tracking at Mokolodi
A guided giraffe-tracking experience at Mokolodi Nature Reserve.
Check availability & book ahead
MokolodiPrice: check
Cinema & Shows · Arts & Culture
Go to the cinema in Gaborone
Catch a film at New Capitol Cinemas. Check showtimes and ticket prices with the cinema.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Golf
Golf practice and short course at Blue Tree
Practise at Blue Tree’s golf driving range; contact the sports team for visitor access, equipment, lessons and current rates.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Goo-Moremi Gorge waterfall hikes
Choose waterfall and gorge hiking routes at Goo Moremi Resort in the Tswapong Hills near Palapye. The operator offers routes to waterfalls one to three, one to five, and Vulture Gorge.
Check availability & book ahead
MoremiP55 – P120
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Guided 4×4 Safaris from Rakops River Lodge
Arrange a guided vehicle safari through Rakops River Lodge in the Xhwitshaa area.
Check availability & book ahead
XhwitshaaPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Guided game drives from Thobolo’s Bush Lodge
Book lodge-arranged drives to Savuti, Chobe River or Linyanti, departing from remote Barangwe Pan.
Check times and availability with each venue
Barangwe PanPrice: check
Arts & Culture · Outdoors & Adventure
Guided walks at Lekhubu and Little Kubu
Book a community-trust guided walk exploring Lekhubu’s history, rock formations, plants and wildlife.
Check times and availability with each venue
Lekhubu IslandP80 – P150
Outdoors & Adventure · Arts & Culture
Gweta Village Walking Tour with Gweta Lodge
Enquire about a guided village walk exploring Gweta’s local history and daily life.
Check times and availability with each venue
GwetaPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Hike Kgale Hill
Explore Gaborone’s landmark hill on foot. Botswana Tourism identifies Kgale Hill as a hiking destination with views over the city.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Hiking trails at Mokolodi
Reserve hiking trails near Gaborone, described in Gaborone Explorer’s 2026 guide. These are separate from Mokolodi’s giraffe and rhino tracking experiences.
Check times and availability with each venue
MokolodiPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Hiking with Mosepele Hiking Club
Join a Gaborone-based hiking community for group hikes around Botswana. The club describes outings on most weekends, with each hike’s destination and arrangements shared with participants.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Horse Riding at Khumosha
Arrange horse riding at Khumosha Game Farm near Rasesa.
Check times and availability with each venue
RasesaPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Safaris & Wildlife
Horse Riding at Rakops River Lodge
Ask the lodge about guided horse-riding excursions in the Xhwitshaa landscape near Rakops.
Check availability & book ahead
XhwitshaaPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure
Horse riding by appointment at Kolobeng Valley
Arrange a horse-riding outing with Kolobeng Valley Eco Resort near Kumakwane.
Check availability & book ahead
KumakwanePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Horse riding with Delta Rain
Explore the Maun area on horseback.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Safaris & Wildlife
Island walking safari with Swamp Stop
An operator-arranged island walking safari in the Okavango, accessed from Swamp Stop's Sepopa base.
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SepopaPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Khama Rhino Sanctuary game drive
A guided game drive near Serowe.
Check availability & book ahead
SerowePrice: check
Arts & Culture · Community
Khumaga Village cultural visit with Leroo La Tau
Arrange a hosted cultural visit to Khumaga Village through Leroo La Tau.
Check availability & book ahead
KhumagaPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Letlhakeng Nature Reserve day trip
A bookable nature day trip near Letlhakeng, with wildlife, birding and picnic options.
Check availability & book ahead
LetlhakengPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Letlhakeng Nature Reserve walking trails
Explore reserve habitats on the walking trails offered by Letlhakeng Nature Reserve, a Motlhware Community Development Trust destination in Kweneng West.
Check availability & book ahead
LetlhakengP250 – P320
Arts & Culture
Mababe community cultural visit with Mogotlho
Arrange a cultural visit with the Mababe community through Mogotlho Safari Lodge.
Check availability & book ahead
MababePrice: check
Arts & Culture · Outdoors & Adventure
Maun Immersive Cultural Tour
An arranged three-hour cultural outing exploring Maun’s markets, crafts and local stories.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Arts & Culture · Family & Kids
Mmankgodi cultural day with Gifas
Enquire about a cultural day in Mmankgodi with traditional games, dance, lunch and return transport.
By advance arrangement; exact dates and departure/return times must be confirmed.
MmankgodiPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Mogonye Gorge guided hike
A guided hiking trip into Mogonye Gorge, also known as Mmamotshwane Gorge. Traveyola advertises a four-hour outing with a 6 km round-trip hike and Gaborone hotel pickup.
Check availability & book ahead
MogonyePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Mokolodi guided game drive
A guided wildlife drive at Mokolodi Nature Reserve, south of Gaborone.
Check availability & book ahead
MokolodiPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Mokoro day trip from Maun
Explore Okavango waterways by mokoro.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Monalanong Hill hiking
A challenging hill hike near Mogonye, documented in a first-hand summit survey. Also spelled Manalanong, this is a route suggestion rather than a confirmed public trail.
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MogonyePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Moremi day trip with Island Safari Lodge
Explore Moremi on an organised day trip from Maun.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Moremi day trip with Rams Safaris
A guided day safari from Maun into Moremi.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Nata Bird Sanctuary sunset drive with Nata Lodge
A guided three-hour sunset drive in an open vehicle to the community-run Nata Bird Sanctuary.
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NataPrice: check
Arts & Culture · Outdoors & Adventure
Nata village cultural tour with Nata Lodge
A resident-led cultural outing visiting the village kgotla and a traditional homestead.
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NataPrice: check
Family & Kids · Sport & Fitness
Ninja Course at Africa Plays
Bookable indoor strength-and-balance course for ages 7+.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboroneP90 – P100
Outdoors & Adventure · Safaris & Wildlife
Ntwetwe Pan, Meerkats and Guided Bush Walk from Gweta Lodge
Enquire about a half-day pan excursion with meerkat viewing and a guided cultural bush walk.
Check times and availability with each venue
GwetaPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Safaris & Wildlife
Nxamaseri guided island bush walks
Walk with lodge guides on islands around Nxamaseri in the Okavango Panhandle, exploring woodland birds and the water wilderness. Nearby islands are accessed by boat or mokoro.
Check availability & book ahead
ShakawePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Okavango mokoro excursion
A guided mokoro trip into the Okavango Delta.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Okavango scenic flight with Mack Air
See the Okavango Delta from the air.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Okavango to Tsodilo guided ultra trail
A supported four-night, five-day hiking and running expedition through the Okavango Panhandle to Tsodilo Hills. Routes cover approximately 60–100 km depending on water levels, weather and ability.
Check availability & book ahead
ShakawePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Safaris & Wildlife
Okavango Wilderness Trail with Alan McSmith
A guided five-night, six-day walking and canoe wilderness journey on Chief’s Island in the Okavango Delta, accessed through Maun. Scheduled departures and privately arranged trails are offered.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Food & Markets · Family & Kids
Olive Grove Farmers Market
Browse food stalls, fresh farm produce, coffee, bread and locally made products at the Serbian Orthodox Church grounds in Phakalane.
Saturday mornings; confirm this week's hours with the organiser.
GaboronePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Oodi Hill hiking
A local hill hike north of Gaborone, featured in Gaborone Explorer’s 2026 guide to nearby outdoor activities.
Check times and availability with each venue
OodiPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Otse Hill hiking
A hill hike near Otse with summit scenery and rocky terrain. A recent first-hand survey account documents an ascent; this is a route suggestion with access to be confirmed locally.
Check times and availability with each venue
OtsePrice: check
Arts & Culture · Workshops & Learning
Painting workshop with Halethaba Art Space
Book a creative painting session with local Maun artist Prince.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Peleng heritage hiking route
A hiking route through Peleng’s hills and heritage sites in Lobatse. Government reporting on the June 2026 heritage hike describes a route from Peleng Kgotla past the gorge and dam with hilltop views.
Check times and availability with each venue
LobatsePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Pharing Gorge hiking in Kanye
Explore Kanye’s riverine Pharing Gorge on foot. The Botswana Society identifies this gorge as a scenic walking destination with birdlife and local history.
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KanyePrice: check
Family & Kids · Outdoors & Adventure
Picnic and Braai Day Visits at Khumosha
Arrange a family or group picnic and braai at a private farm near Rasesa.
Check times and availability with each venue
RasesaPrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Golf
Play golf in Gaborone
Play a round at one of Gaborone's golf courses. Check green fees and tee times with each club.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Padel
Play padel in Gaborone
Book a padel court at one of Gaborone's padel clubs. Check each venue for court prices and availability.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Squash
Play squash in Gaborone
Play squash at the National Squash Centre. Check court access with the venue.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Tennis
Play tennis in Gaborone
Play tennis at Notwane Tennis Club. Check court access and membership with the club.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Polokwe viewpoint hike
Hiking to Polokwe viewpoint in the Kanye area offers a scenic hill outing. The Botswana Society highlights the viewpoint among the village’s walking options.
Check times and availability with each venue
KanyePrice: check
Arts & Culture · Workshops & Learning
Pottery and art sessions at The Craft Centre
Regular art sessions and bookable pottery painting for groups at The Power Station in Maun.
Check times and availability with each venue
MaunPrice: check
Arts & Culture
Pottery village tour: Gabane, Thamaga and Kopong
A bookable full-day sightseeing tour of pottery workshops in Gabane, Thamaga and Kopong, listed from Gaborone.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Private Chobe boat safari
A private wildlife cruise on the Chobe River.
Check availability & book ahead
KasanePrice: check
Arts & Culture · Workshops & Learning
Private group sip-and-paint at Gabane Pottery
Arrange a pottery-painting experience for friends, couples or a private group in Gabane.
Check availability & book ahead
GabanePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Quad Biking at Khumosha
Book a quad-biking outing at Khumosha near Rasesa.
Check times and availability with each venue
RasesaPrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Rhino tracking at Mokolodi
A guided rhino-tracking experience at Mokolodi Nature Reserve.
Check availability & book ahead
MokolodiPrice: check
Restaurants & Cafés · Food & Markets
Saturday Breakfast at Treehaus
A Saturday breakfast of local dishes and coffee, advertised at P65; walk-ins welcome.
Saturday breakfast; contact venue for serving hours.
GaboroneP65
Food & Markets · Arts & Culture
Setswana outdoor cooking experience at Kasimba
Weekend-afternoon Botswana food experience advertised by Kasimba Boutique Hotel in Mokolodi; enquire before visiting.
Weekend afternoons advertised; exact dates and session times must be confirmed with the restaurant.
MokolodiPrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Family & Kids
Swimming lessons with DMSS — Gaborone
Book children's learn-to-swim or adult swimming lessons with Darrell Morton's School of Swimming.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Family & Kids
Swimming lessons with DMSS — Maun
Registered children's learn-to-swim and adult swimming programmes at Matshwane School in Maun.
Check times and availability with each venue
MaunPrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Outdoors & Adventure
Tai Chi in Extension 5 Park
Weekend outdoor Tai Chi for ages 12+, with P200 one-hour drop-in sessions.
Saturday and Sunday; source pages disagree on hours, so confirm with the instructor.
GaboroneP200
Food & Markets · Arts & Culture
Taste of Botswana Cooking Classes with Ednah Rosen
Book a hands-on Setswana cooking experience with Ednah Rosen in Mahalapye.
Check times and availability with each venue
MahalapyeP800
Outdoors & Adventure · Sport & Fitness
Tlokweng Hill hiking
A hill hike with views across Tlokweng and the surrounding landscape, described in Gaborone Explorer’s 2026 local guide.
Check times and availability with each venue
TlokwengPrice: check
Family & Kids
Toddler Soft Play at Africa Plays
Indoor soft play for children aged 5 and under; P90 per person per hour.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboroneP90
Family & Kids · Sport & Fitness
Trampoline Sessions at Africa Plays
Indoor trampoline sessions with a 100 kg weight limit and required grip socks.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboroneP90 – P100
Outdoors & Adventure · Arts & Culture
Tsodilo Hills guided walks with Nxamaseri
Arrange a guided cultural walking visit to Tsodilo Hills through Nxamaseri Island Lodge, including ancient rock-art sites. The operator’s activity brochure also describes hiking Male Hill.
Check availability & book ahead
ShakawePrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Arts & Culture
Village Trek Expedition via Ranaka and Lohawa Hills
An enquiry-based guided village trek with homestead stays and hiking through Ranaka and Lohawa Hills.
Check availability & book ahead
RanakaPrice: check
Outdoors & Adventure · Safaris & Wildlife
WalkMashatu guided walking safari
Discover the landscapes and wildlife of Mashatu Game Reserve on foot with experienced walking guides in the Northern Tuli area.
Check availability & book ahead
BobonongPrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Running
Yellow Giraffe Thursday Social Run & Walk
Free Thursday run-and-walk group from Commerce Park at 17:30; beginners welcome.
Every Thursday, starts 17:30.
GaboroneFree
Sport & Fitness
Yoga & Pilates at Rustiek Hotel
Book guided yoga and Pilates sessions beside the Chobe River in Kasane.
Tuesday/Thursday from 17:00; Saturday from 08:00. Confirm the booked slot.
KasaneP250