Kopong

Kopong is a village in the Kweneng District of Botswana, located about 15 km east of Molepolole and 35 km west of Gaborone on the A2 highway. It is a traditional Bakwena settlement with a population of around 8,000. The village sits in a hilly area typical of south-eastern Botswana and has a quiet, rural character. Kopong is primarily residential, with many residents commuting to Gaborone for work while others are engaged in farming. The village has basic services including shops, schools, and a health clinic.

By Plane

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone is 35 km east. A taxi costs around P150–250.

By Car / Road

Kopong is on the A2 highway between Gaborone and Molepolole, about 35 km from both towns. Minibus taxis run frequently along this route.

Kopong is walkable in the centre. A taxi or private vehicle is useful for reaching outlying areas and for commuting to Gaborone.

• Traditional Bakwena village — Homesteads, the local kgotla, and the surrounding hilly landscape.

Kopong has no organised tourist activities. Molepolole (15 km west) and Gaborone (35 km east) offer cultural and shopping attractions.

Small local restaurants serve Setswana staples such as pap, seswaa, and morogo.

Small bars in the village serve beer and soft drinks. Bottled water is recommended.

Kopong has no tourist accommodation. Stay in Gaborone or Molepolole.

Basic shops in the village sell groceries and household goods. For a wider range, visit Molepolole or Gaborone.

• Molepolole — 15 km west, Botswana's largest traditional village.
• Gaborone — 35 km east, the capital city.
• Mmopane — 10 km south-east, a growing suburb of Gaborone.