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SEROWE IN BOTSWANA
The beautiful village of Serowe is situated in the central district of Botswana, at the west of Gaborone and Francistown road. It is about 250 kilometres from Gaborone. Serowe is the capital town of the central district since 1903 to this day. It is renowned for being the second largest village in Botswana.
It has been home and a refuge to one of the tribes in Botswana, the Ngwato people. The Ngwato originated from the Old Palapye and migrated in Serowe in 1902. This migration coincided with the time King Khama took his residence in Serowe. The town of Serowe has a rich culture and history as being the birth place of three presidents of Botswana like Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana, Ian Khama, the current president of the country and former president, Festus Mogae.
Serowe serves as the gateway to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Maun, Makgadikgadi Pan and the Nxai Pan. These are all superb Botswana safari destinations and amazing wilderness havens that you can experience from Serowe. Serowe can also be used as an alternate route to the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.
Aside from being the entry point to Francistown or Ghanzi, Serowe is proud of its Defence Force stationed close to Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This Botswana safari sanctuary was established in 1993, and is located 25 kilometres north of Serowe, is a 4300 hectares reserve. The sanctuary serves as home for the endangered rhinoceros and other wildlife. There are Botswana accommodations such as lodges, guest houses and Africa hotels where visitors can stay while exploring the village or Khama Rhino Sanctuary. You can find an array of Serowe hotels to suite your preference.
The Khama Memorial Museum and the Thataganyana Hill Ruins show the rich culture of Serowe. These likewise give visitors insights into the progression of Serowe from its humble beginnings to what it is today. Serowe’s infrastructure includes a state of the art hospital, Serowe stadium and sports complex built in 2003 and a school. The museum is a perfect place to get a glimpse of the culture, history and beliefs of the people of Serowe as well as mementos, photographs, crafts that speak of the cultural beliefs of the people of Serowe and Botswana.
You can stay in Botswana hotels in Serowe, and enjoy the ambiance of the wilderness and village life. Take a Botswana safari from Serowe to witness the beauty of Africa with all its glory. Visiting rural communities in Serowe gives visitors the feeling and experience of a preserved culture mixed with the beginnings of a modern world.
