Gaborone district, Botswana

Places to visit near Gabane

Gabane is a town in Gaborone district, Botswana, home to about 12,884 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 142 churches, 19 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mokolodi Nature Reserve (10 km), Kgale Hill Public Park (12 km) and Three Dikgosi Monument (16 km).

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Gabane at a glance

Location
Gaborone district, Botswana
Population
about 12,884
Coordinates
24.6667° S, 25.7822° E
Places within 50 km
224 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Gabane

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gabane: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Gabane

172 churches within 100 km of Gabane. The closest is Universal Church (2 km); the best-known is Church of St. Sava (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gabane

19 parks within 100 km of Gabane. The closest is World View Picnic Site (9 km); the best-known is Kgale Hill Public Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gabane

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gabane. The closest is Mokolodi Nature Reserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gabane

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gabane. The closest is Kgale Hill (11 km); the best-known is Monalanong Hill (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gabane

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gabane. The closest is Masjid Al-taqwa (14 km); the best-known is Masjid-Dun-Noor (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gabane

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gabane. The closest is Skuinsdam (16 km); the best-known is Gaborone Dam (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Gabane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gabane
  2. 10 km Mokolodi Nature Reserve · nature spot, Gaborone
  3. 11 km Kgale Hill Public Park · hill, Gaborone
  4. 7 km Gaborone Dam · dam, Gaborone
  5. 5 km National Botanical Gardens · garden, Gaborone
  6. 6 km Three Dikgosi Monument · monument, Gaborone
  7. 16 km Back to Gabane

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    All places near Gabane by distance

    Within 15 km of Gabane

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gabane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches142172Universal Church (2 km)
    Parks1919World View Picnic Site (9 km)
    Other attractions1919Rachel (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens815Mokolodi Nature Reserve (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints715Kgale Hill (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs811Masjid Al-taqwa (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Skuinsdam (16 km)
    Museums58Philatelic Museum (16 km)
    Forts & heritage77KPD Castle (10 km)
    Temples55Baps (14 km)
    Caves01Livingstone Cave (52 km)
    Waterfalls01Kanye Gorge (68 km)

    Gabane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gabane?

    Mokolodi Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Kgale Hill Public Park (hill, about 12 km), Three Dikgosi Monument (monument, about 16 km), Gaborone Dam (dam, about 18 km), National Botanical Gardens (garden, about 21 km), Monalanong Hill (hill, about 28 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gabane?

    224 places on Spotwander: 142 churches, 19 parks, 19 other attractions, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Gabane?

    Universal Church, about 2 km by road; UCCSA Alfred Merriwether Memorial Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gabane?

    World View Picnic Site, about 9 km by road; Kgale Hill Public Park (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gabane?

    Mokolodi Nature Reserve, about 10 km by road; Cheetah Enclosure (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gabane?

    Start in Gabane, visit Mokolodi Nature Reserve, then Kgale Hill Public Park, then Gaborone Dam, then National Botanical Gardens, then Three Dikgosi Monument, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gabane?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Gabane

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gabane’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gabane on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.