Goo Moremi Gorge

Goo Moremi Gorge is a sacred National Heritage Site famed for its three perennial waterfalls and lush, forest-like habitat—a rare sight in Botswana. Explore the deep pools and dramatic cliffs, which serve as a vital breeding ground for the endangered Cape Vulture, while learning the powerful ancestral legends from local guides.

Budget Goo Moremi Gorge Tours

Goo Moremi Gorge stands as a unique and powerful National Heritage Site nestled within Botswana’s Tswapong Hills. Famed for its three cascading perennial waterfalls and deep, pristine pools, the gorge maintains a surprising, lush, forest-like ecosystem that offers a rare splash of vibrant green in the semi-arid landscape. Beyond its natural beauty, the gorge is steeped in ancestral reverence, serving as a sacred site for the local Bapedi/Batswapong people. Explore the dramatic sandstone cliffs on a guided walk, learning profound cultural legends while witnessing crucial conservation efforts—the cliffs are a vital sanctuary and breeding ground for the endangered Cape Vulture and Black Eagles.

Two travellers in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) being poled through tall reeds and lush vegetation in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

What travellers most enjoyed about Goo Moremi Gorge

Cultural Encounters

Magical Waterfalls

Birdlife

when to visit Goo Moremi Gorge

The best time to visit Goo Moremi Gorge is during the Dry Season (May to October), offering warm, sunny days and comfortable hiking temperatures for exploring the cliffs and waterfalls. To see the gorge when the waterfalls are at their fullest and the surrounding area is greenest, visit immediately following the Wet Season (March to May).