Discover the Goo-Moremi Gorge in Botswana

For lovers of nature, archaeology, history, and unusual places, Afroculture.net takes you on a journey to discover the sacred gorge of Goo-Moremi.

A sacred cultural site

The Goo-Moremi Gorge is a beautiful canyon with waterfalls, located in the Tswapong Hills in eastern Botswana. It is a sacred and historic cultural site that tells the story of the Bapedi/Batswapong people.

The locals believe that the Goo-Moremi Gorge is home to the spirits of their ancestors and that this place has supernatural powers. As such, it has been declared a national heritage site. And it took a long time for the locals to accept the walks, given its sacred nature.

How is this place managed?

The Moremi Gorge is a national monument. This sacred site is managed by the Ministry of National Museums, Monuments, and Art Gallery. This means that hiking in the area is only permitted with a guide.

And there are a number of rules to follow:

No whistling,
littering,
making noise,
or using flash photography in certain areas.

This monument involves local residents in the development of the ecotourism non-consumption zone. It should be noted that for residents, the region is very important spiritually (land of their ancestors) and religiously.

Visitors are advised to be accompanied by a spiritual guide who will explain the mysteries and secrets of the region.

Incredible waterfalls

In addition, its gorges are the source of three permanent waterfalls. The highest waterfall is 10 meters high, while the other two are smaller. You can walk to the top of the hills and admire the magnificent waterfalls cascading into deep spring pools framed by lush mosses and ferns. It is also home to a variety of fauna and flora.

Another interesting point is that this is a place where white-backed vultures and black eagles come to breed. If you go there, you will be able to observe them.

What activities are available in the Moremi Gorge?

The main activity is the guided walk in Goo-Moremi. It is the most popular.

1) Hiking and exploring the gorges, from Gaborone or Francistown
2) Camping permitted.
3) Visiting the hills (with permission from the local chief)
4) Watching Cape vultures circling in the sky or resting in their nests

How’s it going?

Guided walks: every day
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Most people walk along a regular trail that is over 2 km long. In other words, they go on a hike that lasts 1 to 2 hours to the Cape Vulture colony near a cliff and several waterfalls.
There is also a longer hike lasting 5 hours.

Park admission fees

Entrance fee: 55 P per vehicle.

Guided hike: P 80 and P 120$80 and $120 (varies depending on the hike you choose).

Accommodation and catering

There is a restaurant bar, a campground, and cabins.

How do I get there?