Woodlands Stop Over and Lodge

Set about 14 km north of Francistown, just off the A3 national road, this self-catering lodge sits near the airport with easy road access. Local sights like Supa Ngwao Museum, University of Botswana and St Patrick's Church are all within roughly 8–16 km, and Sunshine Plaza is about 10 miles away. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it’s a practical base for road trippers and groups.

Choose from 17 guestrooms, a fully furnished two-bedroom family cottage, eight riverview en-suite rooms with kitchenettes, or six quaint campsite chalets that use shared ablutions. Rooms include coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, safes and daily housekeeping. Expect a relaxed, self-catering vibe with river views from some rooms and roomy lawns for kids or pets.

A sparkling outdoor pool greets tired travellers, and there’s a garden, terrace, picnic area and barbecue grills for easy alfresco hangs. Lawned campsites have water and power points. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and free on-site self parking keep things simple and practical.

Facilities include a business center, safe-deposit box, laundry and private check-in/out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available on request for a surcharge.

Continental breakfast is served daily (for a fee) from 7:00–10:00 AM. Many rooms have kitchenettes and the property’s BBQ and picnic areas make self-catering easy—perfect if you want to cook local produce and flavours.