Central District district, Botswana

Places to visit near Serowe

Serowe is a town in Central District district, Botswana, home to about 47,419 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 6 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 parks. The must-see places are Khama Rhino Sanctuary (21 km) and Toutswemogala Hill (66 km).

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Serowe, Botswana
Serowe, Central District district, Botswana. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Serowe at a glance

Location
Central District district, Botswana
Population
about 47,419
Coordinates
22.3875° S, 26.7108° E
Places within 50 km
30 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Serowe

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

18 churches within 100 km of Serowe. The closest is CE Serowe¹ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Serowe

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Serowe. The closest is Khama Hide (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Serowe

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Serowe. The closest is Mmoko Dam (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Serowe

5 parks within 100 km of Serowe. The closest is Thataganyane (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Serowe

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Serowe. The closest is Lipscombe Monument (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Serowe

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Serowe. The closest is Serowe Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Serowe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 142 km on the road.

  1. Start in Serowe
  2. 1 km Khama III Memorial Museum · monument, Central District
  3. 19 km Lipscombe Monument · monument, Central District
  4. 7 km Serwe Pan · viewpoint, Central District
  5. 5 km Khama Hide · viewpoint, Central District
  6. 65 km Kutswe Pass · viewpoint, Central District
  7. 45 km Back to Serowe

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From travellers near Serowe

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How to reach Serowe

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Serowe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches618CE Serowe¹ (1 km)
    Other attractions69Khama Rhino Sanctuary (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Khama Hide (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Mmoko Dam (12 km)
    Parks25Thataganyane (1 km)
    Forts & heritage14Lipscombe Monument (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Serowe Mosque (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Khama Rhino Sanctuary (22 km)
    Treks02Porcupine Loop Self-Guiding Nature Trail (65 km)
    Museums11Khama III Memorial Museum (1 km)

    Serowe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Serowe?

    Khama Rhino Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 21 km), Khama III Memorial Museum (monument, about 1 km), Lipscombe Monument (monument, about 20 km), Khama Hide (viewpoint, about 21 km), Serwe Pan (viewpoint, about 26 km), Serowe Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 6 churches, 6 other attractions, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Serowe?

    CE Serowe¹, about 1 km by road; Old Apostle Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Serowe?

    Khama Hide, about 21 km by road; Serwe Pan (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Serowe?

    Mmoko Dam, about 12 km by road; Mogatsapoo Dam (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Serowe?

    Start in Serowe, visit Khama III Memorial Museum, then Lipscombe Monument, then Serwe Pan, then Khama Hide, then Kutswe Pass, and drive back — about 142 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Serowe?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Serowe

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