Kgale Hill
Kgale Hill
4.5
About
Climb to the highest point in Gaborone and view the ever growing city from the top of Kgale Hill. Recommend parking at Game as it is more secure. Guided pathways to the top of the hill. Beware of thieves and baboons!
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
33 within 5 kms
Attractions
13 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
26 reviews
Excellent
12
Very good
13
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Duncan M
8 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
I climbed Kgale hill with my 21 year old daughter on a Sunday. It took about 50 mins to get to the top. I last climbed it in 1975 and have a photo from the top. Sadly the final bit is now blocked off by a radio tower. It’s a decent steady walk. Surprisingly clean but not well signposted hence the 4*. Luckily we followed someone otherwise it would have been stressful. We took an iDrive (Uber equivalent) to the car park at c8:30 am to avoid the heat. It was quite busy with lots of families and even a scout group at the top. We felt totally safe. There is not a great deal to do in Gaborone by Western tourist standards so worth doing this.
Written 8 September 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
DrJAHenry
London, UK84 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
This popular hike whilst out the way on the outskirts of Gaborone has great views and won't disappoint.
**There are real issues of safety and muggings do happen. However if you go in a group, 3 or more, and if you go during the busier and cooler early mornings on the weekends you will be safest.
Follow the white arrows for a good walk and small scrabble at parts (managed by almost all but those with bad hips).... otherwise there is a concrete drive up to the top just to the right of the path - BUT ask for directions as its starting location isn't easy to find otherwise.
**There are real issues of safety and muggings do happen. However if you go in a group, 3 or more, and if you go during the busier and cooler early mornings on the weekends you will be safest.
Follow the white arrows for a good walk and small scrabble at parts (managed by almost all but those with bad hips).... otherwise there is a concrete drive up to the top just to the right of the path - BUT ask for directions as its starting location isn't easy to find otherwise.
Written 20 May 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
T. C
Mafikeng, South Africa26 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Most Batswana frequent this place for fitness purposes however it is also a great recreational place and you get an overview and a snapshot of Gaborone when you are up there and you see the dam. Make sure you go when it's not scotching hot. Mornings and late afternoons are a great time to go up but make sure you go as a group especially during the weekend or on public holidays.
Written 15 November 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
HelleP
Aalborg, Denmark83 contributions
Jul 2016
Nice Walk. Two paths to the top - when you pass the first Hill and meet a Stone With two arrows on choose the Hill on the left for the hard rock climbing style path to the top or go right to get to the semi paver Road Which takes you almost all the Way to the top
By accident we took the rock climbing path- that was tough!
But excellent view from the top 😊 well worth the climb
By accident we took the rock climbing path- that was tough!
But excellent view from the top 😊 well worth the climb
Written 29 November 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sphethe
Gaborone, Botswana1 contribution
Jul 2015 • Family
Went up kgale hill. ...not easy but as long as u r determined u will reach the summit and hv a better view of gaborone and it's environs....
Written 16 July 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
GermanPedro
Germany91 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
Stunning view! Absolutely worth while going in the morning or evening!
30 minutes up-hill walk! But worth while the effort
30 minutes up-hill walk! But worth while the effort
Written 7 May 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Marishaan
Zengcheng, China92 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a great place to go and hike. The view from the top is fab, as you can see the Gaborone Dam. It can get busy on weekend mornings and the track is narrow. Some litter which is really sad to see.
Written 12 September 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Rajeev S
Gaborone, Botswana23 contributions
Dec 2019
Situated on the outskirts of Gaborone (capital of Botswana) near Game City Mall, this is an ideal morning getaway especially on weekends. A short drive straight from Game City (instead of entering the mall parking) and the road turns left towards a gravel path and then again on left hand side, a makeshift parking exists, which serves as entrance to the Kgale Hill (pronounced Kaaley Hill) Public Park. Two adjacent paths can be seen, though both lead to the same first plateau with about 15-20 minutes of not-so-difficult rocky hike on granite rocks. From this plateau, a brief steep hike gets climbers to the top of first smaller hill, with a scenic view point on right hand side and a nice cool breeze. From this point, a 10 minute downhill and then a steep 15-20 minute uphill hike opens up to the top of the Kgale Hill from where Gaborone Dam and Mokolodi Nature Reserve offer beautiful views, as also the A1 highway going to Lobatse. Many people can be seen imbibing the views, doing light exercises and stretching at the hilltop. Undoubtedly, it is a popular destination for many locals and visitors, especially on weekend mornings when weather is not too hot. Children 10 years and above can complete the trail (both the hills) with enthusiasm. November and December appear to be ideal months, because of verdancy after the rains in the region. Walking path is easily noticeable and no particular tour guide is needed in this 2.5 hour (approx) adventure.
Written 27 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kabelo K
13 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Hiked this awesome hill for the first time in August and I will definitely be frequenting it every chance I get. There is 2 ways to hike, through the paved road or the rocky steep path (most adventurous and exciting). The air and the view is amazing once you reach the top.
Written 26 September 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tebogo Mapitse
Gaborone, Botswana223 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Kgale hill is quite a nice place to visit if you want to exercise or are just eager to see Gaborone from a high peak.
Written 10 August 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
cloetepj
Lephalale, South Africa
Can we drive to the top of Kgale Hill with a Bakkie?
Written 20 April 2017
Showing results 1-3 of 3
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing