About Gaborone
Gaborone is the capital of Botswana, home to around 246,325 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Gaborone
1
The Hindu hall
2
Three Dikgosi Monument
3
Statue of Seretse Khama
4
National Botanical Garden
5
The parliament
6
Southern African Development Community headquarters
7
National Stadium
8
New Ministry Building
Budget travel
Free things to do in Gaborone
Three Dikgosi Monument
National Botanical Garden
Southern African Development Community headquarters
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit The Hindu hall
- Visit Three Dikgosi Monument
- Visit Statue of Seretse Khama
- Eat at White box food
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit National Botanical Garden
- Visit The parliament
- Visit Southern African Development Community headquarters
- Eat at Deli's
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit National Stadium
- Visit New Ministry Building
- Visit Kgale Hill
- Eat at Funyama Holdings Chinese Restaurant
Where to eat
White box food
Deli's
Funyama Holdings Chinese Restaurant
Bull & Bush
Par 5 Indian Restaurant
Beef Baron
Chutney's
Caravela
Where to stay
- Motheo Apartments
- Innisfree Apartments
- Hantom House
- Mokolodi Backpackers Hostel
- African Home
Shopping
- Oodi Weavers
- Game Store
- Botswana Craft
- The Bike Shop
Nightlife
- Bull and Bush
- Club Satchmo
- Gaborone Yacht Club
- Notwane Club
Museums & culture
- Three Dikgosi Monument
In pictures
Gaborone gallery
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