Botswana has always been a must-see destination! Famous for its unfenced national parks and game reserves, it’s no wonder that people keep going back to this picturesque place. However, you have a long business trip coming up and you want to know what you can get up to in your down time. You’re in luck! Here’s a list of the top things to do in Botswana!
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
If you don’t want to venture too far from your hotel, you’ll be glad to know that in Gaborone entertainment is a mere minute away. Take a lazy walk around the Airport Junction Mall situated a walking distance from the Town Lodge in Gaborone. Grab a bite to eat, people watch or catch up on your errands. Boasting major clothing shops, like Stuttafords, you could even find time to do a bit of shopping, all while living like a local.
FLOAT ON A “MOKORO”
You may be looking for a little more adventure after being in a boardroom for a long time. Well then, you might fancy floating on a “mokoro” along the Okavango Delta. Have your breath taken away by the delta as you see nature from a perspective you’ve never seen before. This canoe experience will get you up-close and personal with wildlife, like hippos and elephants as you take in the serene view while manoeuvring through the Delta’s channels.
LEARN THE HISTORY
Get a priceless history lesson while on your travels. Tsodilo Hills is a unique place filled with intrigue and mystery. If you’re interested in knowing more about Batswana (the people of Botswana) then this place is for you. It is believed that it is the site first created by the bushmen, who painted more than 3500 rock paintings on these hills. This is not just a heritage site – it is a sacred place. Follow the paths, study the paintings and be immersed in how the early bushmen lived and communicated.
GET ON A HIGH
An elevated experience is also on the cards, if that’s what you would like. See the magnificent, awe-inspiring vastness of the Kalahari Desert – all from a bird’s eye view.Still don’t know what we’re talking about? Hot air ballooning, of course! This could be a lovely way to celebrate closing that deal, thanking your significant other for accompanying you, or just taking some time out to ponder about life and have a moment to yourself. Whatever your reasons, it’s sure to be an uplifting experience.
SUNSETS AND SUNDOWNERS
Looking for something that requires almost no activity at all? Relax with a sundowner in hand as you watch the beautiful sunset. If you’re in the great outdoors, the sunset will be the perfect backdrop to the elephants or flamingos around you, especially if you’re at one of Botswana’s game reserves or on the Makgadikgadi Pans. If you opted to go back to the hotel room and have a breather before you jet back home, head down to the pool area and maybe even take a dip for extra refreshment.
With so much to do in Botswana it’s hard not to enjoy time spent in the country. Rich in heritage, wildlife and enough hustle and bustle in the city, you’re guaranteed to have a good time. We hope you find these activities useful and that they turn your business trip into a ‘work-cation’!