Southern District district, Botswana

Places to visit near Mosopa

Mosopa is a town in Southern District district, Botswana, home to about 19,561 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 27 churches, 2 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Monalanong Hill (32 km), Mokolodi Nature Reserve (48 km) and Otse Hill (49 km).

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Mosopa at a glance

Location
Southern District district, Botswana
Population
about 19,561
Coordinates
24.7718° S, 25.4216° E
Places within 50 km
52 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mosopa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mosopa: 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 Mosopa

173 churches within 100 km of Mosopa. The closest is Roman Catholic (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mosopa

20 parks within 100 km of Mosopa. The closest is Mogonye Gorge Gatehouse (37 km); the best-known is Kgale Hill Public Park (58 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mosopa

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mosopa. The closest is Polokwe View Point (19 km); the best-known is Monalanong Hill (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mosopa

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mosopa. The closest is Mmakgodumo Gardens (26 km); the best-known is Mokolodi Nature Reserve (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mosopa

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mosopa. The closest is Kanye Masjid (30 km); the best-known is Lobatse Masjid (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mosopa

8 museums within 100 km of Mosopa. The closest is Kgosi Bathoen II Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mosopa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 181 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mosopa
  2. 21 km Thamaga Hill · hill, Kweneng District
  3. 34 km Mokolodi Nature Reserve · nature spot, Gaborone
  4. 23 km Monalanong Hill · hill, Southern District
  5. 24 km Otse Hill · hill, South-East District
  6. 58 km Makolontwane Hills · hill, Southern District
  7. 21 km Back to Mosopa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mosopa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches27173Roman Catholic (1 km)
    Other attractions321Chocolates Farm (39 km)
    Parks220Mogonye Gorge Gatehouse (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints815Polokwe View Point (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens512Mmakgodumo Gardens (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs110Kanye Masjid (30 km)
    Museums18Kgosi Bathoen II Museum (31 km)
    Forts & heritage28KPD Castle (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Mmakgadumo Dam (27 km)
    Temples05Baps (62 km)
    Waterfalls11Kanye Gorge (30 km)
    Caves01Livingstone Cave (53 km)

    Mosopa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mosopa?

    Monalanong Hill (hill, about 32 km), Makolontwane Hills (hill, about 21 km), Thamaga Hill (hill, about 21 km), Roman Catholic (church, about 1 km), Moshupa Kgotla (church, about 1 km), Lepapa SDA Church (church, about 2 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 3 other attractions, 2 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Mosopa?

    Roman Catholic, about 1 km by road; Moshupa Kgotla (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mosopa?

    Mogonye Gorge Gatehouse, about 37 km by road; World View Picnic Site (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mosopa?

    Polokwe View Point, about 19 km by road; Makolontwane Hills (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mosopa?

    Start in Mosopa, visit Thamaga Hill, then Mokolodi Nature Reserve, then Monalanong Hill, then Otse Hill, then Makolontwane Hills, and drive back — about 181 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mosopa?

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

    Towns near Mosopa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mosopa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.