Cresta Thapama sits in the middle of Francistown, a few minutes from the airport and within walking distance of the business district and malls. Its distinguishing feature is the gardens: swimming pools with waterfalls in the middle of a working city.
Quick facts
- Area
- Eastern Botswana
- Property type
- Hotel
- Setting
- Central Francistown, minutes from the airport
- Nearest park or reserve
- Northern Tuli Game Reserve
Rooms at Cresta Thapama
Standard doubles and twins at 30 square metres, executive suites at 55 square metres and presidential suites at 60 square metres. Rooms have Wi-Fi, satellite television, air conditioning, mini bars, beverage stations, en-suite bathrooms and safe deposit boxes; suites add work areas.
Facilities at Cresta Thapama
Swimming pools with waterfalls, gardens, and conference and dining facilities.
Who it suits
Business travellers, and anyone flying into Francistown who wants to be in town rather than on the edge of it.
Location and access
Central Francistown, minutes from Francistown Airport, walking distance to the business centres and shopping.
Flying into Francistown is a real option
Francistown has scheduled flights and is the gateway to the Tuli Block and eastern Botswana. If your trip is Tuli rather than the Delta, flying here and driving out is usually faster and much cheaper than routing through Maun. Very few itineraries consider it.
A pool matters more in Francistown than you would think
Francistown sits in the hot, dry east and summer temperatures are punishing. A hotel with real shade and water is not a luxury on this route, it is the thing that makes the middle of the day survivable. Book the garden side if you have the choice.
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Plan the rest of your trip
Read our guide to Francistown or to the Northern Tuli Game Reserve.
