South-East District district, Botswana

Places to visit near Otse

Otse is a town in South-East District district, Botswana, home to about 6,275 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 40 churches, 5 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Otse Hill (3 km), Monalanong Hill (26 km) and Lobatse Masjid (31 km).

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Otse at a glance

Location
South-East District district, Botswana
Population
about 6,275
Coordinates
25.0167° S, 25.7333° E
Places within 50 km
80 (6 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 Otse

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Churches near Otse

159 churches within 100 km of Otse. The closest is Camphill Community Trust Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Otse

19 parks within 100 km of Otse. The closest is Lobatse Town Park (23 km); the best-known is Kgale Hill Public Park (48 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Otse

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Otse. The closest is Rankoromane Primary School Garden (4 km); the best-known is Manyelanong Game Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Otse

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Otse. The closest is Otse Hill (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Otse

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Otse. The closest is Mogobane Dam (8 km); the best-known is Ngotwane Dam (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Otse

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Otse. The closest is Lobatse Masjid (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Otse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 153 km on the road.

  1. Start in Otse
  2. 31 km Lobatse Masjid · mosque, Lobatse
  3. 28 km Manyelanong Game Reserve · nature spot, South-East District
  4. 44 km Mokolodi Nature Reserve · nature spot, Gaborone
  5. 23 km Monalanong Hill · hill, Southern District
  6. 24 km Otse Hill · hill, South-East District
  7. 3 km Back to Otse

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How to reach Otse

    All places near Otse by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Otse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches40159Camphill Community Trust Church (4 km)
    Other attractions320Mokolodi Reptile Park (40 km)
    Parks519Lobatse Town Park (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens817Rankoromane Primary School Garden (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints916Otse Hill (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs712Mogobane Dam (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs19Lobatse Masjid (31 km)
    Forts & heritage39Chonuane (40 km)
    Museums38Otse Wildlife Visitor Centre (4 km)
    Temples05ISKCON Botswana (55 km)
    Waterfalls11Kanye Gorge (46 km)
    Caves01Livingstone Cave (91 km)

    Otse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Otse?

    Otse Hill (hill, about 3 km), Monalanong Hill (hill, about 26 km), Manyelanong Game Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Lobatse Masjid (mosque, about 31 km), Mokolodi Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 40 km), Kgale Hill Public Park (hill, about 48 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 3 other attractions, 5 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Otse?

    Camphill Community Trust Church, about 4 km by road; Church Of The Nazarene Otse (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Otse?

    Lobatse Town Park, about 23 km by road; Ramotswa Fairgrounds (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Otse?

    Rankoromane Primary School Garden, about 4 km by road; Manyelanong Game Reserve (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Otse?

    Start in Otse, visit Lobatse Masjid, then Manyelanong Game Reserve, then Mokolodi Nature Reserve, then Monalanong Hill, then Otse Hill, and drive back — about 153 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Otse?

    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 Otse

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