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Visiting Gaborone, Botswana


Providing a respite to travelers trekking the north of Botswana, Gaborone is a young metropolis that experienced most of its boom with the discovery of diamonds in the 1970s. Its downtown is dominated by modern buildings and services, from glittering hotels to casinos. The Main Mall boasts a plethora of shops, while the surrounding area hosts monuments and government buildings. Monkeys and birds call out from the wetlands of Gaborone Game Reserve, and Kgale Hill delights with panoramic views.

Traveler Advice on Gaborone

16 Hotels & Accommodations

3 Things to Do

20 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
70°F 21°C
39°F 3°C
Aug
75°F 23°C
45°F 7°C
Sep
81°F 27°C
52°F 11°C
Oct
85°F 29°C
60°F 15°C
Nov
85°F 29°C
62°F 16°C
Dec
86°F 30°C
64°F 17°C
Extended Forecast
Saturday
Jul 4
Hi:
62°F 16°C
Lo:
42°F 5°C
Sunday
Jul 5
Hi:
59°F 15°C
Lo:
44°F 6°C
Monday
Jul 6
Hi:
64°F 17°C
Lo:
44°F 6°C

Traveler Reviews

Primi Piatti

3 of 5 stars
Coram, NY
Jun 26, 2009

Large, friendly "italian" restaurant/pizza/burger place at the mall. Good for hungry shoppers, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again. The food was not bad but reminded me of Pizza Hut,...more

Bull & Bush Pub

1 of 5 stars
Coram, NY
Jun 26, 2009

This place has no redeeming qualities. We were a party of six, and had steaks , fish and chips, and various other dishes. The food was inedible, the service poor, the ambience awful (blank walls in a...more

Caravella Portuguese Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Coram, NY
Jun 26, 2009

Loved the ambience, service, food,and wine. A pleasant surprise after a couple of bad or mediocre restaurants in Gaborone. Try the kingklip or grilled sardines. Woodburning fireplace and a great gin...more

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