Gaborone Heritage Tour: Experience History and Nature in Botswana
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2 Ratings
Mmankgodi
Experience the rich history and natural beauty of Botswana on the Gaborone Heritage Tour. Visit historical sites, ancient rock paintings, and learn about indigenous plants. Optional visit to Mokolodi Nature Reserve available.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Manyana Rock Paintings - Manyana rock paintings - the most visited rock painting site in the Gaborone area, the paintings are spread over five separate areas of rock cliff face. Images include giraffe, antelope, human figures and geometric designs, all of which date from between 1100 and 1700AD. They were in all likelihood made by Khoe (click-speaking) herder
  • Three Chiefs’ Statues - An introduction to Botswana, a share of our history for a better understanding of the country and it’s people.
  • Mokolodi Nature Reserve - We stop over for lunch and a game drive (optional)
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • We do not cover personal expenses
  • Lunch
  • Mokolodi Nature reserve game drive midday (budget about USD 40)
  • Donkecart ride which is an optional extra (budget USD 10)
Additional Information

This tour will give you a memorable Botswana experience in one day. It will start with a historical tour of the Botswana at the 3 Chiefs Monument followed by a drive down great road(tarred) to the village of Manyana which has some 2000 year old ‘Bushmen’ rock paintings, as well as a hill which was used during the first defense of Botswanas’ territory. See the cave that housed a Queen… see and learn about some of our indigenous plants and teas. The village was also home to Dr. David Livingstone before his explorations into central Africa, we get to visit the infamous David Livingstone tree located in the heart of the village (on donkey cart is available, should you request it. We request a small token of appreciation for the old man to be given directly by you). As a complimentary option we can take you to Mokolodi Nature reserve for lunch then a game drive (at own cost) midday. Please message after booking if you will be looking to do any of these options

Location
Manyana Rock Paintings
Manyana Village
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Trond_s
Apr 11, 2022
Customized tour - Due to rain the normal agenda couldn't be achieved, but they put a lot of effort into give me a customized experience which I really appreciated. As I was the only participant on the trip for the day I got a really private tour. Had to wait an hour after the agreed pick-up time, but in terms of value for money I cannot give anything less than 5 stars. Andy was super knowledgeable and most accommodating.
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Bernadette_k
May 25, 2021
Driver did not show up - I Did not go on tour because your driver never showed up . I tried calling and also email the agency with no reply. They should have the courtesy to inform me they are not going to pick me up
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