Joanna James
Botswana’s capital city is a vibrant hub for business and cultural activities but it also features plenty of entertainment venues that are ideal for a fun family vacation. If you’re travelling with your children to Gaborone, there’ll be plenty to explore from nature reserves to art galleries to tech hubs, providing you with several memorable experiences. Here are some of the popular places to visit for a fun family adventure in Gaborone.
The Gaborone Game Reserve is one of the popular hotspots where families can enjoy the amazing wildlife in Botswana without moving too far from the city. Despite being one of the smallest game reserves in Africa, you’ll have the chance to see various animals including monkeys, antelope and various bird species. Taking a guided tour may be ideal as it makes your visit more educational and entertaining, which can be a valuable experience for children.
This is yet another educational experience for the young ones that teaches them all about Botswana’s history, culture and artistic heritage. The museum and gallery feature various engaging displays, interactive sessions and curated tours that are tailored for young audiences. The museum also hosts workshops and events that children can participate in. Additionally, the gallery showcases various traditional and contemporary African art meant to inspire children towards pursuing creative endeavours and hobbies of their own.
If you’re looking for some great entertainment and adrenaline-fueled fun, the Lion Park Resort is the place to be, located a short drive from Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino. As Gaborone’s first amusement park, it presents a variety of rides and attractions that are suitable for all ages, including Ferris wheels, roller coasters and bumper cars. The resort also includes a mini zoo with educational facilities and regularly hosts various events and shows so that visitors will have something to look forward to whenever they visit.
This art centre is yet another creative spot that not only encourages artistic pursuits but also promotes creative self-expression in young children. It hosts several innovative workshops and classes that focus on drawing, painting, pottery and sculpture while building a strong sense of community with the local artists who are involved in teaching and mentoring. The Visual Arts Centre also organises various exhibitions that teach kids about established artists and their work.
A visit to the local equestrian centre is one of the more memorable things to do in Gaborone, as you’ll have the chance to learn horse riding and learn the basics of caring for these animals. The centre provides horse riding lessons for riders of all skill levels, including basic riding lessons for children. All of the instructors at the centre are qualified and the health and wellbeing of the animals always remains a top priority. Apart from horse riding lessons, the centre hosts camps and event days for children to further explore the equestrian world.
The Mokoldi Nature Reserve is best known for its wildlife conservation efforts and programmes, but it also offers plenty of other experiences. You can enjoy a cooling swim and a few hours of relaxation at the reserve’s picnic area. In keeping with its overall goal of conservation, the reserve organises various programmes and activities around conservation efforts like giraffe walks and rhino tracking that teach children the importance of protecting animals.
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