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Nature & parks in Gaborone

5 curated nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Gaborone, Botswana — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 5 nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Gaborone, in the Gaborone, Tuli & the East. They span Dam / River, Game Reserve and Mountain / Pass. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Botswana nature & parks guide.

Gaborone Dam

Dam / River

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

One of Botswana's largest dams, popular for birdwatching, sailing and fishing

Gaborone Game Reserve

Game Reserve

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Small reserve on the edge of the capital with antelope, birdlife and walking trails

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Kgale Hill

Mountain / Pass

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

1,287 m granite hill on the edge of the city with several summit trails

Mokolodi Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Community-run reserve south of Gaborone with rhino, giraffe, cheetah and hills

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National Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Gaborone, Tuli & the East

Garden opened in 2007 dedicated largely to indigenous Botswana plant species

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