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Gaborone Dam

Gaborone, Botswana
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Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Gaborone
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Dams
Description: This dam is the essential heart of the arid Botswana capital of Gaborene, providing its water supply, a tourist attraction and water sports site.
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Gaborone, Botswana
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Nothig interesting. Needs a quality restaurant and the Boat Club needs to offer more to the public like boat drives and/or hiring. Provision of good food can also help. More

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Gaborone, Botswana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

So picturesque, with the granite hills and water from the dam, one must go there at sunset to take in the full view. Wednesday and Saturday are non members days! More

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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

It is not a place that I would eat at however the views are fantastic. It is a place where one would go for a sundowner and meet up with friend for an after work drink More

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Gaborone, Botswana
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012
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Have not been able to get anywere near the Dam, we did find one way in towards the yaught club, but ended up only seeing the dam in the distance. More

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Gaborone, Botswana
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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Very pretty venue for sundowners but food not great. Good spot in Gabs when you are desperate to see water! More

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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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One would believe you were at the sea. Loverly views, tranquil and so peaceful. Visited the very friendly Gaborone yacht club, great, hearty, basic pub grub at excellent prices, very relaxed atmosphere. Nice for sundowner drinks. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

Its a lovely tourist attraction in the city Its a lovely tourist attraction in the city Its a lovely tourist attraction in the city Its a lovely tourist attraction in the city More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2011
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Used to have a nice resort with Braai places etc,good fishing spots.There have been reports of people being robbed and mugged,not sure if that problem is sorted out,if it is would highly recommend for family day outing. More

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Botswana
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2010
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