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Cresta Lodge stands as a luxurious 4-star hotel in Gaborone, Botswana, cherished by both business executives and tourists alike. Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, graces the banks of the Notwe River in the southeastern reaches of the country, a mere 15 kilometres from the border of South Africa. Within Gaborone, Cresta Lodge offers opulent yet value-for-money accommodations. The hotel has earned a sterling reputation in Botswana for its exceptional service, and it prudently excludes unnecessary amenities that might inflate your hotel expenses.
Cresta Lodge in Gaborone presents a selection of 131 double rooms and 27 twin rooms, each boasting en-suite facilities and air conditioning. The establishment thoughtfully caters to guests with disabilities, providing specialized accommodations. In every room, you will find amenities including a radio, satellite television, direct dial telephone, tea/coffee-making provisions, hairdryer, and shaver outlets. The convenience of room service is readily available. The needs of guests with disabilities are thoughtfully addressed.
Situated on Samora Machel Drive in Gaborone, Botswana, the hotel enjoys a prime position merely 2 kilometres from the CBD, ensuring ample secure parking for guests. Cresta Lodge is only 30min drive from Sir Seretse Khama international airport
Experience culinary delights at Cresta Lodge’s Chatters Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, featuring a diverse menu and extensive wine selection. With seating for 120, enjoy continental and full English breakfasts, buffet or à la carte lunch and dinner, and snacks at the Terrace Snack Bar.
Relax by the pool, stroll through landscaped gardens, or visit nearby Gaborone Dam. Children can enjoy the kiddies splash pool while active guests can use the gym, or explore the 18-hole golf course and squash court. Cresta Lodge offers Wi-Fi, conference facilities for 25, and business services, making it an excellent choice for executives. Additional amenities include laundry, car rental assistance, tour guidance, and airport transportation, ensuring a memorable stay in Botswana.
BOTSWANA
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. This hotel is 900 km from Cresta Lodge in Gaborone in the Chobe region.
If you prefer a more budget-friendly hotel, you might consider The Big 5 Chobe (Toro) Lodge in Kazangulu near Kasane and Chobe Game Reserve. Toro Lodge is the affordable alternative to Chobe Safari Lodge. Due to the popularity of the Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Lodge, you might be forced to look elsewhere for accommodation or Senyati Safari Camp might be the answer.
Mokolodi Nature Reserve this nature reserve is situated 12 km from Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. This is an environmental educational project with self-catering accommodation.
If you want to experience something very special, you can visit the Makgadigadi Pans, about 8 hours from Cresta Lodge. Under giant Baobab trees is a very special lodge named Planet Baobab. The Makgadigadi Pans are the world's largest pans. Include a star safari or a quad bike adventure while you are there.
NAMIBIA
There are daily flights from Gaborone to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. Windhoek Country Club and Casino is Cresta Lodge's preferred hotel in Windhoek. From Gaborone, you can take the gravel road west toward the Skeleton Coast National Park and from there south to Swakopmund where you can stay at Swakopmund Hotel.
Etosha Lodge is a luxury hotel with excellent service. If you decide to tour Namibia, you would most likely visit Etosha National Park, where you can stay in the Halali Camp just Eastern half of the park.
ZIMBABWE
You can easily reach Zimbabwe from Gaborone within a day. If you enter the country at Plumtree, your first visit will most likely be the Matobo National Park, where Cresta Lodge recommends the beautiful Matobo Hills Lodge.
From the Matobos, you will travel through Bulawayo and then be en route to Hwange. Hwange Safari Lodge is near the Botswana border, but it is best to allow two days to drive there from Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. Therefore, a night in Matobos or Bulawayo is recommended.
From Hwange, it will take you about 9 hours to drive to Kariba, but the effort will be well worth it. If you prefer slightly cheaper accommodation, you can stay at Cutty Sark Hotel, which is one of only two remaining hotels in the town of Kariba.