Must-see hotels in Botswana

  • Northgate Lodge

    Botswana

    In the town's heart, next to the petrol stations, Northgate Lodge is more about breaking up the journey than finding a remote base for a few days. The…

  • Tati River Lodge

    Botswana

    On the riverbank, this is an OK midrange option that feels like an old-school country motel. It’s popular with locals and strikes a decent balance between…

  • Tshwaragano Hotel

    Botswana

    This small but quaint hotel with chalet-style accommodation is built on the slopes of Thathaganyana Hill and boasts great views of the town. The attached…

  • Motse Lodge

    Botswana

    Run by the local community, Motse Lodge has bungalows and tented rooms that look a whole better than they are. Maintenance is pretty shabby (the chances…

  • Njuca Hills Campsite

    Botswana

    This pair of remote hilltop sites is out in the far east of the Makgadikgadi Pans section of the park. They have a neglected air, and the government…

  • Pelican Lodge & Camping

    Botswana

    This promising place, just off the main highway and close to Nata Bird Sanctuary, inhabits a rather bare block where the vegetation needs a little time to…

  • Kang Echo Lodge

    Botswana

    Don't be fooled by the thatched roofs – Kang Echo Lodge has comfortable if uninspiring motel-style rooms set back a little from the highway. There's a…

  • Grand Lodge

    Botswana

    This is an excellent choice for budget travellers who want to stay in the city centre. Standard rooms are basic, but they’re elevated above the norm by…

  • Makoba Woods Camp Site

    Botswana

    Slightly away from the main park headquarters and busier campsite, Makoba Woods sits beneath the southern edge of Female Hill and is quieter, has decent…

  • Swart Pan

    Botswana

    A simple campsite, but it can be convenient if you're entering the park through the Kaa Gate (84km away) and aren't arriving until late afternoon.

  • Big Foot Tours

    Botswana

    Big Foot Tours looks after all of the campsites in Khutse Game Reserve, as well as a few in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

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