Must-see attractions in Botswana & Namibia
Windhoek
The Turnhalle was built in 1909 as a training hall for the Windhoek Gymnastic Club, though in 1975 it was modernised and turned into a conference hall. On…
Windhoek
This old courthouse was built in 1898 for Carl Ludwig, the state architect, but it was never used and was eventually drafted into service as the…
Maun
This neglected museum is in a historic building built by the British military in 1939 and used during WWII as a surveillance post keeping tabs on German…
Botswana
This small museum, in what used to be Mochudi's first school, has some interesting exhibits on Mochudi's history, although opening hours are best…
Windhoek
Zoo Park's rather anachronous mate to the elephant column is the Kriegerdenkmal, topped by a rather frightening golden imperial eagle, which was dedicated…
Windhoek
Dating from 1908, the gabled brick Old Supreme Court was a court from 1920 to 1930, when the legal system was changing from the German to the South…
Gaborone
Botswana's parliament building sits at the western end of the Mall in an area dominated by government ministries.
Botswana National Reference Library
Gaborone
Next to Debswana House, this library is ideal for anyone doing any research about Botswana and the region.
Gaborone
One of the focal points for Botswana's Muslim community, this mosque is an important local landmark.
Okavango Delta
Not long before Mboma if you're coming from Maun. In fairly poor condition last time we visited.
Windhoek
Zoo Park’s prominent elephant column was designed by Namibian sculptor Dörthe Berner.
Gaborone
The home of Botswana's diamond industry, Debswana House is an important local landmark.
Kasane
This small but relatively dense patch of forest straddles the Kazangula–Nata Rd.
