Things to do in Botswana
What are your plans?
Markets, festivals, nature and good days out — starting around Gaborone.
Or just ask: "Something for a four-year-old this Saturday under P200?"Featured events
Selected upcoming events worth a closer look.
Arts & Culture · Workshops & Learning
Bantu Film Festival 2026
Five days of African films, discussions and workshops. Opening ceremony is free; later events are paid.
Starts Tue 20 Oct 2026
GaboronePrice: check
Arts & Culture · Community
Lo Ojwa Cultural Festival
A day-long cultural festival at Wagga Gardenex in Glen Valley.
Sat 31 Oct 2026 · 08:00
GaboronePrice: check
Upcoming events
Current dated events across Botswana, soonest first.
Food & Markets · Music & Nightlife
Palapye Adults Picnic
Adults-only picnic with games and activities in Palapye on 28 September. Tickets from P150.
Mon 28 Sep 2026 · 10:00
PalapyeP150
Sport & Fitness · Outdoors & Adventure
Independence Fun Run
An early morning fun run in central Gaborone on Independence Day.
Wed 30 Sep 2026 · 05:30
GaboronePrice: check
Music & Nightlife · Arts & Culture
Castle Lite Unlocks Botswana
Independence Day music festival at Royal Aria Stadium, Tlokweng, on 30 September.
Wed 30 Sep 2026
TlokwengP200
Music & Nightlife · Arts & Culture
Kgang Tsa Pelo Le Sebaga
Live jazz, poetry and soulful performances at Court Five. Tickets P200 to P350.
Sun 4 Oct 2026 · 16:00
GaboroneP200 – P350
Music & Nightlife · Community
Night of Praise 2026
Evening praise event at Holy Ghost Church in Mmopane on 9 October. Tickets from P150.
Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 19:00
MmopaneP150
Sport & Fitness · Community
Private Sector Annual Wellness Day
Company and individual wellness activities at the University of Botswana Stadium.
Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 05:00
GaboronePrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Outdoors & Adventure
Maratadiba Bush Walk
Morning bush walk starting at Tlokweng Rose Garden on 10 October.
Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 05:30
TlokwengPrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Community
Debswana Fun Run for Mental Health
Free 5 km, 10 km and 21 km run on 10 October.
Sat 10 Oct 2026 · 05:30
GaboroneFree
Arts & Culture · Workshops & Learning
Fashion Unpacked Masterclass
Fashion masterclass at The Grand Palm, 15–16 October. Tickets listed from P0.
Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 10:00
GaboroneP0
Activities
Things you can do any week — play a sport, catch a film or book a guided trip.
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Central Kalahari guided safari
Ask about guided safari journeys in the Central Kalahari.
Check availability & book ahead
GaboronePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Chobe full-day boat and game drive
See Chobe from the river and on a game drive.
Check availability & book ahead
KasanePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Chobe game drive from Kasane
A guided drive in Chobe National Park.
Check availability & book ahead
KasanePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Chobe sunrise river cruise
A morning wildlife cruise on the Chobe River.
Check availability & book ahead
KasanePrice: check
Cinema & Shows · Arts & Culture
Go to the cinema in Gaborone
Catch a film at New Capitol Cinemas. Check showtimes and ticket prices with the cinema.
Check times and availability with each venue
GaboronePrice: check
Safaris & Wildlife · Outdoors & Adventure
Horse riding with Delta Rain
Explore the Maun area on horseback.
Check availability & book ahead
MaunPrice: check
Venues & places
Restaurants, hotels, shopping, cinemas, sports clubs, parks and other places to visit.
Sport & Fitness · Padel
10by20 Padel Club at Avani
Book padel at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino.
Check opening hours
GaboronePrice: check
Sport & Fitness · Padel
10by20 Padel Club at Blue Tree
Play padel at Blue Tree/FNB World of Golf in Maruapula.
Check opening hours
GaboronePrice: check
Hotels · Restaurants & Cafés
Adansonia Hotel Maun
Hotel on Sedie Road with dining and conference facilities.
Check availability with property
MaunPrice: check
Family & Kids · Sport & Fitness
Africa Plays
Indoor bowling, trampolines, ninja course and soft play in Gaborone.
Check opening hours
GaboronePrice: check
Malls & Shopping
Airport Junction Mall
Shops and dining at Airport Junction in Gaborone.
Check opening hours
GaboronePrice: check
Hotels · Restaurants & Cafés
Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino
A Gaborone hotel with dining, spa and leisure options.
Check availability with property
GaboronePrice: check