Mokolodi Backpackers

From US$62 For 1 night, 1 adult 1 review
Row of wooden cabins

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Row of wooden cabins
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Kgotla area for chats and get-togethers (added by manager 15 oct 2020)
Grounds (added by manager 01 jul 2022)
Trees all around for shade (added by manager 15 oct 2020)

  • Well-maintained, peaceful hostel half an hour’s drive from Gaborone
  • A 20-minute walk from game drives at Mokolodi Nature Reserve
  • Swimming pool, communal kitchen, wifi and bar with pool table
Touring Botswana with a rucksack in tow? Drop it off at Mokolodi Backpackers, a well-maintained hostel with a peaceful vibe around half an hour outside Gaborone, then get ready to gaze at the rhinos, zebras and giraffes 20 minutes' walk away in the Mokolodi Nature Reserve. Set in a rugged, semi-arid woodland ecoregion surrounded by indigenous plants, the hostel is a scenic self-catering choice with a communal kitchen and an outdoor swimming pool. It supplies fresh towels for drying off after using the hot water facilities and free wifi for uploading all those envy-inducing shots of the local animals. Snap pictures of creatures during a game drive in the nature reserve, a non-profit that also offers rhino and giraffe tracking, bushwalking trips and birdwatching. These are all particularly fab activities when followed up with evenings catching spectacular sunsets, playing pool at the bar or quizzing staff about all their brill Botswana travel tips back at the hostel. Eco-friendly types will also be pleased with this place’s commitment to the environment. It heats water with gas and solar energy, uses biodegradable detergents and makes its own compost. A staff education and upliftment programme, along with an employee profit-sharing scheme, are signs that it looks after both its workers and the planet. So where to next? The hostel is said to be a smashing stop on your way north for the canoe trips past hippos, elephants and crocodiles in the Okavango Delta.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 2
Open all year
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 10:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on one review View breakdown

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Esperienza positiva, da consigliare e da ripetere

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
GIORGIO V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Area comune esterna con piscina, sedute, giardino alberato molto accogliente e ben tenuto. Zona pranzo raffinata ben arredata con richiami in stile africano accogliente, ben arieggiata. Ottima cena. Chalet confortevole, ben arredato completato da cucina e bagno in locale adiacente solo per nostro uso. Comodo parcheggio. Personale estremamente cordiale ed efficiente. Tutta l'area è protetta e sicura. Esperienza positiva, da consigliare e da ripetere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Grazie mille per la bella recensione e speriamo che il tuo intero soggiorno in Botswana sia stato fantastico. Thank you very much for the lovely review and we hope that your entire stay in Botswana was amazing.

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Mokolodi Backpackers

Plot 86

Mokolodi

Gaborone

Botswana

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Gaborone +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-24.74044°N
25.8278°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Your main mission when at this hostel is to explore the Mokolodi Nature Reserve on a game drive or during a rhino and giraffe tracking experience. There are also bushwalking tours for boosting your chances of getting up-close sightings of birds and other small creatures. Once you’ve had your fill of ambling with the animals, admire the authentic local wares in Gaborone’s Botswana Craft Centre (a 20-minute drive). The country’s capital is also the go-to spot for learning about the nation’s history – don’t miss The Three Dikgosi Monument, depicting a trio of important tribal chiefs, and the National Museum and Art Gallery. Finish days out in decadent style with drinks at the Gaborone Yacht Club, a lovely location for a beverage or two. Alternatively, if you still have bags of energy to use up, climb the 1,287-metre Kgale Hill – known locally as "The Sleeping Giant" – for stunning city views.
  • Does Mokolodi Backpackers have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Mokolodi Backpackers dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Mokolodi Backpackers? Your main mission when at this hostel is to explore the Mokolodi Nature Reserve on a game drive or during a rhino and giraffe tracking experience. There are also bushwalking tours for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mokolodi Backpackers?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mokolodi Backpackers? From £49.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.