Greetings, Gaborone families!
Easter is around the corner, and that means family fun, egg hunts and sweet memories waiting to be made! Whether you’re staying in Gaborone, heading up to Maun, or exploring new places with the kids, there’s something exciting happening near you. At Family Gems, we’ve rounded up the very best family-friendly Easter events and camps happening across Botswana this holiday. From outdoor adventures and craft-filled egg hunts to special church services and community picnics, there’s no shortage of activities to keep little ones smiling and grown-ups relaxed. This guide is your go-to list for Easter fun that the whole family will enjoy, because we know how precious quality time is. So pack the sunscreen, grab your bunny ears, and let’s make this Easter holiday one to remember! Keep scrolling for all the events, dates, and must-know details.
EASTER HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
RED TABLE TUTORING HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Week 1: Baking Week
- Date: 14 – 17 April 2025
- Cost: Full Day ( P1 000 per week) | Half Day ( P 950 per week)
- Program Details:
Monday – Rainbow Popcorn
Tuesday – Ice pop
Wednesday – Ice-cream
Thursday – Sweets
- Contact Info: (+267) 75 213 037/39 303 13)
Week 2: Baking Week
- Date: 22 – 28 April 2025
- Cost: Full Day ( P 1 000 per week) | Half Day ( P 950 per week)
- Program Details:
Tuesday – Mini Pancakes
Wednesday – Waffles
Thursday – Tacos
Friday – Pizza
- Contact Info: (+267) 75 213 037/39 303 13)
Week 3: Healthy Week
- Date: 28 – 02 May 2025
- Cost: Full Day ( P1 000 per week) | Half Day ( P 950 per week)
- Program Details:
Monday – Green Salad
Tuesday – Chicken Wrap
Wednesday – Smoothies
Thursday – Watermelon Sorbet
Friday – Tuna Salad
- Contact Info: (+267) 75 213 037/39 303 13
ANIMATION CAMP
- Date & Time: 14 – 25 April 2025 | 10AM – 1PM
- Cost: P950 for 1 week
- Program Details: Students will team up to create a short film, showcasing everything they’ve learned!
- Ages: 6 – 17 years
- Location: RIK Tuition Centre, Gwest Phase 1 Mogodiri
- Contact Info: WhatsApp (+267 72 274 967)
- Note: Space is limited, so book early to secure spots!
HOOP WARRIORS BASKETBALL CAMP
- Duration & Time: 4 Day Camp | 8:30AM – 13:00PM
- Cost: P 800 Single | P 650 Double
- Camp Dates:
CAMP 1 [ Wed 23 April – Sat 26 May 2025 ]
CAMP 2 [Wed 30 April – Sat 3 May]
CAMP 3 [Wed 7 May – Sat 30 May]
- Location: Enko Botho School
- Contact Info: Coach Yas, WhatsApp [ +267 74 847 343 ]
BRAINSTREAM HOLIDAY CAMP
- Date & Time: 14th April – 2nd May 2025 | 9AM – 1PM
- Cost: P 1, 150 per week
- Program Details: Robotics, Coding, Augmented Reality
- Ages: 4 – 18 years
- Register Here: https://brainstream.ac.bw/holidaycamps-enrollment/
- Contact Info: +267 74 157 292
- Note: Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your child’s passion for innovation and learning!
PADEL + PLAY EASTER CAMP
- Date & Time: 12 April 2025 | 9AM – 12PM
- Cost: P 250.00
- Activities: Padel coaching, Putt -putt with a coach, Easter Egg hunt and many more
- Ages: 5 – 12 years
- Location: FNB World Golf at Blue Tree
- Contact Info: For bookings contact Gaone on (+267 74 644 860)
- Note: Space is limited, so book early to secure spots!
DIPEO NURSERY – EASTER HOLIDAY SCHOOL
- Date & Time: 14 – 17 April 2025 | 7:30AM – 12:30PM
- Cost: P 125 per day | P 500 for the week
- Note: Please contact the office to book your spot!
LITTLE EINSTEINS HOLIDAY CAMP
- Date & Time: 14th – 30th April 2025 | 8AM – 12PM
- Cost: P 500 per week | P 1 350 for three weeks
- Ages: 2 – 6 years
- Holiday Activities:
WEEK 1 (14th – 17th April)
Circus Spectacular [Balancing acts, clown crafts, and a touch of circus magic]
WEEK 2 (22 – 25th April)
Animal Explorers [ From jungle roars to ocean waves-songs, stories, and animal adventures]
WEEK 3 (28 – 30th April)
Tree Trekkers [Leaves, creatures, and the wonder of trees. Nature play at its best ]
- Contact Info: RSVP [email protected]
SCHOOL READINESS & HOMEWORK CAMP
- Date & Time: 14th – 25th April 2025 | 7:30AM – 13:00PM
- Cost: P 1 300
- Activities: Arts and crafts, Number recognition, Fun experiments, Problem solving activities and many more
- Ages: 4 – 10 years
- Location: Kids Cove Play Centre
- Contact Info: Call Fehmida on 72 786 100 or Naz 76 675 677
- Note: Space is limited, so book early to secure spots!
ACROBATICS, GYMNASTICS BOOTCAMP
- Date & Time: 16th April 2025 | 9AM – 10AM & 1PM – 2PM
- Cost: P 1000 for a month/P 400 per week
- Activities: Acrobatic gymnastics is a team- based sport that combines tumbling, balance, and aerial skills in a choreographed routine.
- Ages: 4 and Up
- Location: Phakalane Jack’s Gym
- Contact Info: Call Thabo on +267 71 317 645 | Email: [email protected]
- Note: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
HOLIDAY SWIMMING
- Date: 14th – 17th April | 22nd – 25th April 2025
- Cost: P 460 per week
- Activities: Cyclones & Tornadoes, Private, LTS
- Ages: 3+
- Contact Info: WhatsApp to arrange an assessment (+267) 72 468 425
- Note: Coached by former Olympic athlete Samantha Paxinos
YOUTH TEEN HOLIDAY CAMP
- Date & Time: 22nd – 23rd April 2025 | 9AM – 2PM
- Cost: P 1250 per person | Form 1 – 4 teens
- Activities: Tie & Dye T-shirt, Canvas art, movement session and many more
- Ages: 3+
- Contact Info: (+267) 77 819 999
- Note: Lunch meal provided daily, all projects material provided, limited space
DANCE CAMP
- Date & Time: 14th – 29th April | Monday – Friday [ 8AM – 1PM]
- Cost: P 950 (Pay 50% to secure your spot)
- Dance Styles: Ballet, Ball room, Hip Hop, Contemporary n Jazz
- Ages: 3 – 19 Years
- Location: MNM Dance Studio ( Molapo Crossing)
- Contact Info: (+267) 72 461 555 / (+267) 76 702 766
CHOKO SQUASH CAMP (FREE)
- Date: 21 April – 12 May 2025
- Session Times: Morning [ 08:30AM – 11AM], Afternoon [13:00PM – 15:45PM]
- Activities: Expert coaching, Tailored drills, intense match play
- Contact Info: (+267) 75 596 219/ (+267) 75 422 989
EVENTS
PADEL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Family Sundays at 10by20 First Capital Bank Sports Village and 10by20 Blue Tree
- Every Sunday
- Kids play for FREE!
- Free drinks for the kids (each venue will provide a different option)
- Fun, fitness & quality time on court
- Book your spot on our app (T&Cs apply) and make Sundays the highlight of your week.
Gaborone Easter Funday & Picnic
- Date: 18 – 21 April 2025
- Ticket Cost: Kids (P 30.00) | Adults (P 40.00)
- Activities: Go Karts, Kids Swings, Water slide, Quad Bikes and many more
- Location: Airport Junction Mall Lawn (behind KFC)
- Contact Info: +267 74 864 806/ 77 046 600
- Note: Bring your camp chair
Maun Expedition Camp 2025
- Date: 18 – 21 August 2025
- Package Price: P 3, 200 (includes Transport Costs)
- Activities: Safari Game Drive, Archery, Basket weaving, Paintball and many more
- Contact Info: +267 74 775 277
- Note: Space is limited, so register to secure spots!
BUNNYLAND EASTER FEST AT LION PARK
- Date: 18 – 21 April 2025
- Activities: Games, Food, Rides
- Location: Lion Park Resort
- Contact Info: +267 73 292 969
- Note: Join us for a fun filled day!
EASTER EGG HUNT
- Date & Time: 20 April 2025 | Doors open at 2PM
- Cost: Kids 1 – 3 years (P 50.00) | Kids 4 – up (P 120.00) | Adults (P 50.00)
- Activities: Egg hunt
- Location: Game City Fun Park
- Contact Info: +267 74 747 430
- Note: Don’t forget to bring your Easter Basket
THE CHOCOLATE GROUND PLAY
- Date & Time: 12 April 2025 | 6 – 10 PM
- Cost: 3 – 12 years (P 200.00) | 3 and younger (P 100.00)
- Activities: Jumping castles, Soft play, Face painting, Egg hunt and more
- Location: First Capital Bank Sports Village
- Contact Info: Call Fehmida on +267 72 786 100
AGRI – PARK EASTER EXPO (FREE ENTRY)
- Date & Time: 5 April 2025 | 9AM – 4PM
- Activities: Horse Riding, Demonstrations, Exhibition stalls
- Location: Agri – Park, Lot 28, Block 8 | Mmamashia along A1 road
- Contact Info: +267 74 747 430
BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS
- Date & Time: 27 April 2025 | 9AM – 12PM
- Cost: P 250.00
- Activities: Padel coaching, Putt -putt with a coach, Easter Egg hunt and many more
- Ages: 5 – 12 years
- Location: FNB World Golf at Blue Tree
- Contact Info: For bookings contact Gaone on (+267 74 644 860)
- Note: Space is limited, so book early to secure spots!
EASTER MARKET (FREE ENTRY)
- Date & Time: 19 April 2025 | 10AM – 3PM
- Activities: Yummy Easter treats and refreshments at the market, stalls selling homemade items
- Location: The Patio Cafe & Deli
- Contact Info: WhatsApp Julia on 71 726 027
- Note: Join us for a fun filled day!
EASTER SPA & BRUNCH
- Date & Time: 19 April 2025 | 9AM – 1PM
- Tickets: Mums Waffle Brunch [ P 490 pp ] | Kids Brunch (10 years & under [ P 350 pp ]
- Activities: Spend a morning of relaxation and creativity- enjoy a Waffle brunch with the kids, canvas painting & pampering mini spa treatments.
Mum & Me Easter spa brunch or Gals or Solo brunch date. - Location: Masarati – Extension 5, Gaborone
- Contact Info: +267 77 819 999
- Note: T’s and C’s apply, right of admission is reserved. Limited seating
P.S. – If we missed your favourite camp or activity or made a small error in our roundup, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We curate this list with the sole intention of benefiting our community and keeping you informed. Our motivation is not monetary gain, but purely the love for our Gaborone families. We are here to ensure that every child has the opportunity to make the most of these delightful holidays. Together, let’s make this season memorable for our little ones!
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