Ghanzi: A Relaxed Stopover Point in Kalahari Desert
Also called the "Gateway to the Kalahari" and "Capital of the Kalahari," Ghanzi, Botzwana is a convenient stopover of travelers wishing to drop by the Okavango Delta and the nearby communities. Settled in the heart of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, it is a blossoming town that offers lodges, attractions, and filling stations to all passing visitors. The place even provides Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) for aerial services.
Best Time to Visit
Around half of the year in Ghanzi, Botswana feels hot and otherwise comfortable with limited rainfall. The warmest weeks typically occurs every October, November, and December. If you want to avoid the high temperatures, you should visit the town from late March to early October when the temperature feels comfortable and the weather is ideal for looking for things to do. Nevertheless, the Ghanzi, BW accommodations from March through May and from September through November may be highly-priced.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the interesting places to see while in Ghanzi, BW is the Gantsi Craft, which sells souvenirs like San crafts. Other sites near the town are The San Museum in D’Kar and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Regarding hotels, the Harnas Wildlife Foundation is amongst the top choices as it offers a swimming pool, a comfortable lounge, a restaurant, and a bar. Cresta Maun is also a nice place that is situated only seven miles from the shopping mall and has free WiFi and private parking, a garden, fitness center, and an outdoor pool. Okavango Roadside Guesthouse, meanwhile, provides airport transportation, BBQ facilities, and air-conditioned rooms.