Gaborone Dam

The Gaborone Dam is an embankment dam on the Notwane River that provides water to Gaborone and the surrounding region. The structure creates a large reservoir used for water supply, irrigation, and recreational activities for the local community.

The dam was built in 1963 to supply water to the growing capital city. It was later heightened during the 1980s to increase storage capacity and improve water security for the region.

The Yacht Club on the reservoir hosts regular national sailing championships and regattas that draw competitors from Botswana and South Africa. These events have made the location an important gathering point for water sports enthusiasts in the region.

The dam can be explored from several access points along the shoreline and viewing areas. Walking around the reservoir is popular with visitors, and bringing binoculars is useful for birdwatching since the area attracts many water birds.

A Yacht Club sits on an island within the reservoir that emerged from rising water levels in the late 1980s. The club's clubhouse was built on top of a rocky hill that had been hidden beneath the expanding waters.

Elevation above the sea: 1,000 m

GPS coordinates: -24.70016,25.92638

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00