Woodlands Stop Over is situated on the site of the "Hunters' Road" and overlooks the Tati River, 10km North of Francistown on the Nata/Maun/Kasane A3 route just 7 hours from Pretoria, 5 hours from Maun and 5 hours from Kasane.
An ideal stop over to break the long journey for those exploring the Northern territories of Botswana or returning home and for those wanting to be safely off the roads before dark.
Discounts may be available for children sharing with adults, please specify the ages and number of children when making your booking or requesting a quote.
| January 2025 - December 2025 | ||
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| Accommodation | Per Person Sharing | Single Rate |
| Woodlands Cottage | Please Enquire | Please Enquire |
| Riverview Room | Please Enquire | Please Enquire |
| Chalets | Please Enquire | Please Enquire |
| Camping | Per Person Sharing | |
| Camping | Please Enquire | |
Grassed individual campsites with their own braai, water and electrical points are provided. Or sleep soundly in cozy tiled chalets with African cane furniture and three quarter size beds, each with its own electrical supply and a tea/coffee facility. Enjoy hot showers in our spacious tiled ablution block. All units are fully equipped for self-catering. Also available for your convenience are pre-cooked/frozen meals, braai packs, wood, ice, refreshments as well as other basic food commodities.
All units are fully equipped for self-catering. Also available for your convenience are pre-cooked/frozen meals, braai packs, wood, ice, refreshments as well as other basic food commodities.
8 beautifully furnished en-suite Riverview rooms with kitchenette containing appliances, crockery and cutlery, fridge and microwave. Crisp clean bedding provided.
6 Comfortably tiled chalets each with 2 x 3/4 beds (linen provided), electricity with tea / coffee facilities.
3 lawned campsites with individual braai sites, power and water points and 5 bush camp sites.
Make use of the lovely sparkling swimming pool to refresh you after a long journey. Pre-cooked meals or marinated braai packs are available from the reception office. Individual braai facilities are adjacent to the rooms and positioned on immaculate lawns lined with Buffalo thorn trees.
A large variety of Botswana bird species can be viewed. Experience the call, in the summer months, of the migrant Woodlands Kingfisher who nest here annually and after which the stop over is named. Lovely walks along the river bed/bank and within easy walking distance are the Selolwe Ruins, a National Monument site.
Visit the Old Hunters' Road wall situated at the entrance to Woodlands. Situated on the site of the original "Hunters' Road" previously travelled by hunters, naturalists, explorers and missionaries on their way to the Victoria Falls in the 18th Century. Woodlands makes an ideal stopover en-route to the Okavango Swamps, Chobe Game Reserve, Central Kalahari, Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana National Parks and Victoria Falls.
