How much does it cost to stay at Mokolodi Backpackers?

From $75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Mokolodi Backpackers

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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

Open all year

Please note

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 10:30 p.m.. Please inform the park 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

Campsite types & availability

1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom

2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom

Private shower and toilet facilities are located next to the unit.

2 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Twin beds
Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Air conditioning 1 included, 1 max.
Bed linen 2 included, 2 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue grill
Beds made up
Cooking equipment
Fire ring
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Microwave
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Shower
Toaster
Towels
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Car parking by site not allowed

Arrival days

From $75 ($75) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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. Jan 2023

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 park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorization from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 6:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

Only park guests are authorized to use the pool.
Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 10:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite 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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	Anytime –	10:30 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	10:30 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Mokolodi Backpackers? From $75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Mokolodi Backpackers

Campsite types & availability

1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

2 rooms

Features

Other restrictions

Reviews

Esperienza positiva, da consigliare e da ripetere