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Touring through nature and history near Gaborone

About this experience

This tour will give you a memorable Botswana experience in one day. It will start with a historical tour of the Botswana as we drive down agreat road(tarred) to the village of Manyana which has some 2000 year old 'Bushmen' rock paintings, as well as a hill which was used during the first defense of Botswanas' territory. See the cave that housed a Queen... see and learn about some of our indigenous plants and teas. The village was also home to Dr. David Livingstone before his explorations into central Africa, we get to visit the infamous David Livingstone tree located in the heart of the village. As a complimentary option we can take you to Mokolodi Nature reserve for lunch then a game drive (at your cost) midday.

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  • Duration: 4 hr–8 hr
  • Private experience

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Touring through nature and history near Gaborone
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr–8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Lunch (Yours and that of your guide)
  • Mokolodi Nature reserve game drive

Itinerary and highlights

Manyana rock paintings - the most visited rock painting site in the Gaborone area, the paintings are spread over five separate areas of rock cliff face. Images include giraffe, antelope, human figures and geometric designs, all of which date from between 1100 and 1700AD. They were in all likelihood made by Khoe (click-speaking) herder

We stop over for lunch (client to cover guide's meal) and a game drive at own cost(optional and must be confirmed if interested as it's subject to availability of activity at location as well as availability of the guide).
At own cost

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Heritage Adventures

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr–8 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–9; Youth tickets: age 10–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 61+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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