Matsieng Footprints Travel Guide: Top Sights in Botswana, Tours &

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Matsieng Footprints- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Botswana; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Located just beyond the village of Rasesa along the Gaborone to Francistown road, the Matsieng Footprints are a significant National Monument. The site features a sandstone slab with two deep holes and faint engravings. According to local legend, Matsieng, a giant one-legged man, emerged from one of these holes, followed by his people, livestock, and wildlife. The engravings, believed to have been made by Khoe herders, are thought to date back to the early second millennium, offering a glimpse into the area's rich cultural and historical heritage.

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Reviews of Matsieng Footprints

mirindra rasoava

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-02

The place is pleasant and peaceful. We truly appreciiate the green and the gardens. The food from the café was correct. Mbakiso is a lovely cook and host. It was the 4th time we were there and will definetely come back again! Thank you Matsieng Café!🙏💕🥰
Simon Hayes

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-26

Signs for this place are a little thin on the ground but we got there after a few wrong turns. Once again a very knowledgeable onsite guide who told us about both the myths and reality of the place. Definitely worth a visit.
Despina Newman

4
Reviewed: 2023-05-15

Very interesting place, I think it's worth the trip from Gaborone to see these ancient petroglyphs and hear the stories associated with them. Entrance is free and there is a great guide who will tell you all about it. Do note that after you turn off the A1, there is a bit of a dirt road and the signage isn't excellent. The place is tagged correctly though so after some walking we did find it up a sand path.
Lebo Ramalobela

5
Reviewed: 2019-05-26

Magical for me as a Tswana , history behind it for me was phenominal - I got electrified just stepoing in this yard even coming back to bring my mom. Lucky is the best - Keep your promise Lucky - We want a book about this.
Wynand Avenant

4
Reviewed: 2018-12-29

Nice scenery, free entrance. The guide ( Lucky ) was very friendly and comedic, he had a great sense of humor and made us laugh so much. Very interesting to hear about the science and the myths of the site. The site is considered sacred to some of the locals and they believe that the water has got healing and cleansing power.