Gaborone Game Reserve

-24.63925 , 25.95046

Botswana

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Dragan Simic : -24.6392/25.9505 (2024-04-19 06:42:48 )

Site name was changed by Dragan Simic into "Gaborone Game Reserve" (2024-04-19 06:42:48 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -24.6345/25.9534 (2020-11-30 20:43:07 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Gabarone Game Reserve" (2020-11-30 20:43:07 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

African Crake (Crex egregia)
Greater Painted-Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis)
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola)
Black-chested Snake-Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis)
Little Sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus)
Marsh Owl (Asio capensis)
Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus)
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus)
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)

Black-chested Snake-Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:38:39)

Little Sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:38:20)

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:37:49)

Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:37:36)

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:37:23)

Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:36:47)

African Crake (Crex egregia) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:36:30)

Greater Painted-Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:36:10)

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:35:38)

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 14:35:21)

  • Timing and strategy

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• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
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• recommended routes / areas within the site
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  • How to get there

The Gaborone Game Reserve is situated very close to the town center. To reach the Game Reserve, go along Nyerere Drive, heading east from Nelson Mandela road. Go straight on after the first roundabout and follow the road as it veers left. Continue to the sign to Gaborone Game Reserve and bear right for 1 km. The Reserve is at the end of the road.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2024-04-19 06:41
The Gaborone Game Reserve is situated very close to the town center. To reach the Game Reserve, go along Nyerere Drive, heading east from Nelson Mandela road. Go straight on after the first roundabout and follow the road as it veers left. Continue to the sign to Gaborone Game Reserve and bear right for 1 km. The Reserve is at the end of the road. It is open daily from 6.30 am to 18.30 pm.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2024-04-19 06:38
The Gaborone Game Reserve is situated very close to the town center. To reach the Game Reserve, go along Nyerere Drive, heading east from Nelson Mandela road. Go straight on after the first roundabout and follow the road as it veers left. Continue to the sign to Gaborone Game Reserve and bear right for 1 km. The Reserve is at the end of the road. It is open daily from 6.30 am to 18.30 pm.

The Reserve is open daily from 6.30 am to 18.30 pm.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
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Edited by Dragan Simic on 2024-04-19 06:41
The Reserve is at the end of the road. It is Reserve is open daily from 6.30 am to 18.30 pm.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2024-04-19 06:41
The Reserve is at the end of the road. It is open daily from 6.30 am to 18.30 pm.
  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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Several picnic sites, a game hide and a small visitor-education centre.

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2024-04-19 06:40
Several picnic sites, a game hide and a small visitor-education centre.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

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