Gaborone, Botswana — widely known as the setting for Alexander McCall Smith’s bestselling series The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency — is also home to the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort. Celebrated at the World Travel Awards as Botswana’s Leading Hotel for three consecutive years, the resort combines contemporary comfort with African warmth.
The resort offers a range of accommodations to suit different travelers: luxury guestrooms for those seeking refined simplicity, 12 self-catering Eagles Nest Villas with views over the 18th green, and eight larger Phakalane Golf Chalets for families or groups. Guests enjoy modern meeting facilities, an expansive clubhouse, a dedicated wine cellar, two bars, and the African-themed Drotsky’s Restaurant. A health spa is under development to expand the resort’s wellness offerings.
A primary attraction is the championship 18-hole course designed by Douw van der Merwe. The layout presents varied terrain, featuring 15 water hazards and 75 bunkers that challenge players of all levels while framing scenic vistas across the estate.
Beyond golf, the region’s dramatic landscapes and wildlife create abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure. Nearby, the marshes and channels of the Okavango Delta invite exploration by traditional dugout canoe, or mokoro, offering a quiet, intimate way to experience wetlands life. Birdwatchers can seek out more than 450 species, including colorful carmine bee-eaters and stately saddle-billed storks. Game drives and guided safaris reveal elephants, hippos, cheetahs, lions, and other iconic African mammals in their natural habitats, providing memorable wildlife encounters close to the resort.
The combination of a premier golf facility, comfortable and varied lodging, dining that highlights regional flavors, and easy access to some of Botswana’s most prized natural areas makes Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort a compelling base for both relaxation and exploration in Gaborone.
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