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| State | Botswana | |
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| Region | Southeast Botswana | |
| Altitude | 1021 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 169 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 231.626 (2011 census) | |
| Prefix tel | 267 | |
| Time zone | UTC 2 | |
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Gaborone is a city of Southeast Botswana.
To know
Gaborone is the largest city and capital of the Botswana; in recent years it has transformed into a very modern city, without however taking away from its colonial past, which still lives on through its historic buildings. It also has a large natural park.
When to go
During the dry season temperatures vary from 25 ° to 40 ° while in the rainy season they vary from 20 ° to 0 °. Precipitation occurs only in the rainy season.
Background
The area where today's Gaborone is located in ancient times was inhabited by Tswana tribes who had chosen it for its proximity to freshwater sources. During the colonial period there were many clashes in Gaborone made by the separatists led by the national hero Seretse Khama and today there are many statues in the city ready to represent those moments.
How to orient yourself
Gaborone: full screen map.Neighborhoods
The most popular and touristic districts are those located in the center while the most historic is that of Old Naledi in the suburbs.
How to get
By plane
- 1 [link not working]Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (IATA: GBE). The airlines that operated at the airport in 2019 were the following:
- Air Botswana — Cape Town, Francistown, Harare, Johannesburg – OR Tambo, Kasane, Lusaka, Maun.
- Air Namibia - Durban, Windhoek–Hosea Kutako.
- Airlink — Johannesburg–OR Tambo.
- Ethiopian Airlines — Addis Ababa, Livingstone, Victoria Falls.
- South African Express — Johannesburg–OR Tambo.
By car
The city is connected with all the main cities of the state.
On the train
- 2 Railway station. The railways of Botswana they manage two trains a day, one of which is nocturnal. Trains run on the country's only railway from Francistown (About 9 hours) a Lobatse on the border with South Africa (1 1/4 hours). The railway is connected to the network of South Africa and of Zimbabwe.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Three Chiefs' Statues. In the center of the city the three statues of Khama III, Bathoen I and Sebele I are an excellent attraction and there you can find numerous guides ready to tell you their story which coincides with the history of the city.
- 2 National Museum of Botswana.
- 3 Mokolodi Nature Reserve (Mokolodi Nature Reserve), Lobatse Road. A nature reserve where you can see numerous animals of the savannah.
- 4 National botanical garden.
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Kgale Hill.
Shopping
In the modern part of the city there are multifunctional shopping centers, where you can go shopping and in addition to the shops, these structures include bars, restaurants and various types of entertainment.
How to have fun
Shows
- 1 Botswana National Stadium.
Where to eat
- Caravela Portuguese Restaurant, Ext 4 Mokgosi Close Plot 421, ☎ 267 391-4284. Portuguese restaurant located in the city center
- Cafe dijo, Kgale Shopping Center, Gaborone, Botswana (Next to the "Kgale hill public park"), ☎ 267 3180575. A nice restaurant located south of the city with good value for money
- Chutney Restaurant, Unit 14, West Gate Mall, Gaborone, Botswana, ☎ 267 316 3297. A restaurant offering local and Asian cuisine.
Where stay
High prices
- Gaborone Sun Hotel, Chuma Drive, ☎ 267 361 6000.
131 € per double room (June 2010). Four-star hotel with swimming pool and many rooms located in the city center, as well as a park where outdoor activities can be carried out.
131 € per double room (June 2010). Four-star hotel with swimming pool and many rooms located in the city center, as well as a park where outdoor activities can be carried out.Safety
The city is very safe and petty crime is very rare.
In Gaborone there is an excellent hospital, the Princess Marina Hospital.
