Gov't to facilitate cable cars in Kgale, Kasane
Spira Tlhankane | Wednesday October 29, 2025 06:00
Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi revealed this to Parliament recently. The projects are set to promote adventure tourism as the sector targets a “diversified and inclusive tourism product, encompassing the vast geographical locations in Botswana that offer accessible, authentic, and memorable experiences, fostering discovery and connection”.
The new project and first-ever Cable Way project in Botswana is set to offer an exciting urban adventure, providing visitors with panoramic views both in Gaborone and Kasane. The engineered cableway is set to elevate tourists to breathtaking, picturesque views of the Kgale Hill. But the adventure doesn’t stop with the cable car ride; guests will also experience the culinary journeys where cuisine meets breathtaking hill views.
Moving for the inclusion of the tourism sector in the NDP12, Mmolotsi said: “The government also recognises the importance of innovation and product diversification. Under NDP12, at least 15 new tourism offerings will be developed in the designated Tourism Development Areas. These will include agro-tourism, heritage trails, sports and adventure tourism, creative arts experiences, and niche segments such as aqua-tourism and medical tourism. This expansion will be guided by the Call for Ideas initiative and supported by public-private partnerships.'
Mmolotsi added that to monitor these targets, they have established robust protocols, including quarterly and annual reporting mechanisms, verification through the Tourism Statistics System, and collaboration with institutions such as the Hotel and Tourism Association (HATAB), the Botswana Guides Association (BOGA), the Travel Agents Association of Botswana (TAABOT), and the Botswana National Productivity Centre.
“Under NDP12, we will reposition Botswana’s tourism landscape to deliver high-impact outcomes. Through coordinated efforts across government, private sector, and communities, we will unlock new value chains, stimulate broad-based economic activity, and reinforce Botswana's identity as a destination of choice,” Mmolotsi added.
Besides the Kgale- Revolving Restaurant, Sky Bridge Kgale Hill, and Kasane Cable Way Car, the government will also come up with another new tourism project, which is the Water Park and Resort in Maun. The resort will feature an array of family vacation activities. In what will be expected to be Botswana’s largest Water Park, the resort will feature enhanced pools with water slides, lazy rivers, splash pads, and more. Adventure-seekers will discover a tropical oasis that promises endless aquatic adventures.