Ghanzi District

Ghanzi District is an administrative region in western Botswana that spans across the Kalahari Desert landscape. The area contains vast open spaces interrupted by seasonal wetlands, with Ghanzi town serving as the regional center where most services and commerce are based.

Afrikaner settlers started establishing cattle ranches here in 1897, marking the beginning of organized European presence in this western region. This ranching tradition has remained central to the district's economy and character since then.

The communities here - San, Afrikaners, Bakgalagadi, and Baherero - bring their own languages and customs to daily life in the district. Travelers notice this diversity in local markets, food, and the way people interact in town and surrounding villages.

Ghanzi town is where you will find banks, shops, and essential supplies if you need to stop and take care of business. The region works well as a stopping point if you are heading toward the Okavango Delta or exploring the wider Kalahari area.

The region has become one of the country's leading beef production areas, with ranching operations that supply both local and overseas markets. This economic focus on livestock distinguishes the area from the tourism-centered activities found in other parts of Botswana.

Location: Botswana

Capital city: Ghanzi

Elevation above the sea: 1,088 m

Shares border with: North-West District, Central District, Kweneng District, Kgalagadi District, Omaheke Region

GPS coordinates: -22.00000,22.00000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02