Thamaga

Thamaga is a village in the Kweneng District of Botswana, located about 40 km west of Gaborone. It is known for the Thamaga Pottery, a cooperative that produces distinctive handcrafted ceramics using locally sourced clay. The village has a population of around 20,000 and serves as a local service centre. The surrounding landscape is hilly, with acacia woodland and farmland.

By Plane

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone is 40 km east.

By Car / Road

Thamaga is on the A2 highway, 40 km west of Gaborone (40 minutes). Minibus taxis run from Gaborone's bus rank.

Thamaga is walkable in the centre. A vehicle is useful for reaching the pottery cooperative.

• Thamaga Pottery — A community-based pottery cooperative producing functional and decorative ceramics. Visitors can watch the potters at work and buy directly.

• Pottery workshop — Watch or participate in traditional pottery-making.

• Cultural tour — Learn about Bakwena village life.

Small restaurants in the village serve Setswana meals.

Local bars are available. Carry bottled water.

Thamaga has basic guesthouses. More options in Gaborone and Molepolole.

Thamaga Pottery is the main reason to visit — buy handcrafted bowls, vases, and decorative items.

• Molepolole — 15 km north.
• Gaborone — 40 km east.
• Gabane — 10 km east.