Ntsweng Heritage Site

The Ntsweng Heritage Site, located near Molepolole, was the ancestral capital of the Bakwena people from 1864 until its abandonment in 1937. Under the reign of Kgosi Sechele I, a remarkably influential leader, Ntsweng emerged as a formidable center of resistance against Boer encroachment in the mid-19th century. The site preserves the royal cemetery, containing the remains of Sechele I, along with foundations of both traditional Tswana huts and late 19th-century European-style stone buildings. In 1937, the settlement was vacated following a directive by the colonial administration and Kgosi Kgari Sechele II, leading the residents to relocate to present-day Molepolole. Ntsweng now serves as a significant archaeological protected area, documenting the lineage of Bakwena royalty, their military defenses, and the early socio-cultural interactions with Western missionaries and traders.

History & landmarks

Livingstone Memorial

The Kolobeng Mission ruins mark the site where David Livingstone lived and worked, serving as a landmark of 19th-century history.

Botswana Innovation Hub

The Botswana Innovation Hub is a striking modern facility designed to foster technology, science, and creative entrepreneurship.

Botswana Craft Building

Botswana Craft is a commercial and cultural landmark in Gaborone, famous for showcasing high-quality local handicrafts and hosting music …

Orapa House

Orapa House is a famous landmark in Gaborone, formerly used for the sorting and valuing of the nation's diamonds.

Gaborone Hindu Temple

The Hindu Temple in Gaborone is a beautiful architectural landmark featuring intricate carvings and serving the local Indian community.

More places

Kgosi Sechele I Museum

Housed in a former police station in Molepolole, this museum tells the story of the Bakwena and their leader Sechele I.

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Kolobeng Mission

A mission station linked to David Livingstone's work in Botswana.

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Dimawe Battlefield

Dimawe was the site of a pivotal 1852 battle where the Bakwena successfully resisted an invasion by Boer commandos.

Masama Water Project

Masama Wellfield is a critical water infrastructure project supplying Gaborone and surrounding areas.

Okwa River

An old fossil river valley in the Kalahari.

Kalahari Desert

The Kalahari is a vast basin of sand and the largest continuous sand surface on Earth.

Nossob River

The Nossob River is a fossil riverbed forming the border with South Africa within the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Manyana Rock Paintings

These ancient rock paintings near Manyana village are believed to have been created by the San people over 2,000 years ago.