Tantebane Resort

Tantebane Golf Resort was built above a dam roughly 40 km north-east of Francistown, on a rocky rise that gives its guest rooms a clear run of view over the water below. Nine thatched suites sit wrapped along the contours of the outcrop. Three are self-catering chalets, four are serviced units, and four camping sites round out the options for guests who prefer a fire ring and their own tent. A nine-hole golf course runs through the grounds, its clubhouse restaurant serving as the natural stop after a round. Giraffe, kudu, antelope and a wide range of birdlife move through the property, and afternoon drives are run for guests keen to see them at closer range. You can watch the sun set over the dam from the restaurant deck, drink in hand, before the evening cools. The resort also runs an adventure centre geared toward school and college groups, with its own dedicated accommodation and courses led by trained staff. An entry code is required at the gate, and outside food and drink are not permitted for day visitors. Details like these mark it as a working, well-used stop rather than a manicured showpiece — a place built for weekends, golf and a quiet look at the local wildlife.