Mokolodi Backpackers

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Pool area
Pool area
Kgotla area for chats and get-togethers
Grounds
Trees all around for shade
Umbrellas for some poolside shade
Firepit
Poolside fun
Relaxing around the pool
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Kgotla area for chats and get-togethers
Grounds
Trees all around for shade

  • 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.

Campground type

Caravan sites 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 10:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • 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

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on one review View breakdown

100%

would recommend this campground to a friend

100%

would stay here again

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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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Communal fridge Dump point 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 sites)

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • 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 caravan
    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 $115.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.