Trip to Gaborone | Botswana Travel Guide

Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, is located in a flat valley between the Kgali and Oodi Hills, on the banks of the Notwane River. It is located in the southeast of Botswana, 15 kilometers from the border with the Republic of South Africa. Gaborone, one of the fastest growing cities in Africa, receives a large share of the country’s budget each year for the development of its roads, public buildings and infrastructure services.

When to go to Gaborone

April is the most beautiful time. But you can always go throughout the year.

Where to Stay in Gaborone

Gaborone Luxury Hotels

• Falcon Crest Suites 5*,
• Walmont Ambassador at the Grand Palm 5*,
• Gaborone Hotel & Casino 5*,
• Gaborone Sun Hotel 4*

Gaborone Budget Hotels

• Cresta President Hotel 3*

Gaborone Hostels

• Brackendene Guest House

Gaborone Places to Visit / Attractions

• Gaborone Dam,
• Gaborone Wildlife Park,
• Kgale Hill,
• Mokolodi Wildlife Park,
• Somarelang Tikologo Ecological Park,
• Botswana Parliament building and Khama monument,
• Orapa House,
• The Main Mall (The Mall),
• St. Claire Lion Park,
• National museum and art gallery,
• Thamaga pottery

Gaborone Food / Restaurant / What to Eat and Drink?

The most consumed foods are oatmeal, fruit purée, Pap, Boerewors, coarse ground cornmeal, Vetkoek and Mopane worm. They cook oatmeal most often with sour milk. Its most popular dishes are “Seswaa” and “Chotlho”. Usually men cook these. Steak, goat meat and river fish are the most consumed meats. Watermelon and Melon are widely grown in the region. There is a separate genus of melon called lerotse (lekatane). Wild melon grown in the desert is an important source of food and water for the people living in these regions. Local beer brands are Castle and Lion. Their homemade Non-Alcoholic ginger beer should also be tried.

Gaborone Shopping / What to Buy?

Places where you can buy local products and souvenirs:

• Botswanacraft,
• Craft Workshop,
• Jewel of Africa
• African Mall

Other major malls:

• South Ring Mall,
• Riverwalk mall,
• Bradhaus Mall.

The biggest supermarket is The Mall.

Gaborone Nightlife / Bar / Entertainment

There are different activities that can be done at night in Gaborone. You can go to Maitison Cultural Center or Capital Players to watch a show such as theatre, music, Nightspark or Keg & Zebra to listen to live music, or to Chatters Bar or Bull & Bush Pub if you want to have a drink in a beautiful environment. There are also Casinos in Gaborone. The age limit to enter the casino is 18.

Gaborone Festival / Fair

Mainly dance and music, the Maitisong Festival is an important festival held in Gaborone in April.

Gaborone Holidays / Holidays / Important Days

• January 1 — New year (Ngwaga o mosha’”Gole dzwa in kalanga”),
• 2 January Public holiday,
• 1 July Sir Seretse Khama Day,
• 19 July President’s Day (tsatsi la ga tautona),
• 20 July Public Holiday,
• October 30, Independence Day (Boipuso),
• December 25 Christmas (Keresemose “khisimose in Kalanga”),
• December 26–27, the day after Christmas

Gaborone Considerations / Important Information

While the city was known as Gaberones until 1969, now the old city of Gaborones has become a district of today’s Gaborone and is briefly referred to as The Village. The center of the city was built in 3 years. Parliament buildings, government offices, power plant, hospitals, schools, radio station, police stations, post offices, radio houses and approximately 1000 houses are among the first structures built in this 3-year period. The newly established district of Phakalene is home to 5-star hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs. Gaborone is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. Compared to other capitals in Africa, the public transport system has developed.

Gaborone Population

208.411

Gaborone Climate / Weather

It has a semi-arid climate. The temperature differences between day and night are very high. The hottest months are January and February. In October, although rare, the temperatures before the rain can rise suddenly. Humidity in June reaches up to 90%. September has the lowest humidity with 28%. In July and August, while the daytime temperature is around 23 degrees, it drops to 5 degrees at night.

What Is Gaborone Made Of?

Gaborone is a fairly small but not crowded capital. You can explore the city on foot. Most places, including shopping malls, are closed on Sundays. You can play golf during the day, see local handmade products and shop at Botswanacraft centre. There are very pleasant cafés and restaurants in Gaborone. On Saturdays and Sundays, at 16:00, you can go to the National Stadium and watch a football match. Major neighborhoods in Gaborone are Broadhurst, Gaborone West, The Village and Naledi. You can wander around these districts.

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