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PHOTHOPHOTHO GORGE
GeneralOne of the more accessible places in the hills Phothophotho Gorge is nevertheless worth exploring. Unfortunately its accessibility means it is a good place for cows and donkeys to come especially during the dry season when water is scarce since the water here is more permanent. Most of the cows drink further downstream so you will soon leave most of the behind as you continue upstream. Not far from the start of the gorge you will come to a large waterfall which filters down into a large pool. Above the waterfall (accessed by climbing to the left of the gorge) is a seasonal river dry for most of the year - when this flows the waterfall is much more spectacular.
How to get there
The directions are the same as for Old Palapye. You can either park in the church compound and walk towards the gorge or take the track off to the left just before the church which eventually becomes the dry stream bed. Follow this towards the gorge.
What to see
The birdlife is typical of what you find in most areas of the Tshwapong Hills and includes Cape Vulture, Mocking chat, Blackcollared Barbet and Redwinged Starling. Rock Dassies and Baboons are commonly seen here too.
