Private Tour of Gaborone for Adventures and Experiences You Can Hone

Private Tour of Gaborone for adventures and experiences you can hone with all the national parks, cultural aspects and historical sights found in this city.

Once referred to as ‘Africa’s fastest growing city’ Gaborone is Botswana’s capital that is continuously growing and now home to some 300,000 residents.

The great thing about Gaborone is that as a tourist you can enjoy all the modern conveniences of the city, but then a short distance away is the entry to the amazing wildlife of rural Africa.

Within the city nowadays there are four, vast American style malls and cinema complexes, a host of hotels, traditional and European restaurants, museums, art galleries, cultural centres, nightclubs, sports facilities and its latest addition, two golf courses.

In rural Botswana the wildlife, if you are lucky enough to see them, there are the zebra, eland, gemsbok, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest, impala, kudu, steenbok, vervet monkeys, warthog, rock dassies and many species of resident and migrant birds.

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On Sightseeing Tours of Gaborone Game and Nature Reserves, Be Thrilled and Excited With the Amazing Wildlife and Landscape

Private Tour of Gaborone for Adventures and Experiences You Can Hone

One of the guided tours to take is to the film location where award-winning British director Anthony Minghella shot the popular tv series ‘The No’1 Ladies Detective Agency’.

The city tours through the streets of Gaborone is an excellent way to spend a day and an excellent way to get to know the city in the early days of your break here.

The people of Gaborone are only too happy to welcome you to their city and are glad to help you in any way if you are lost or looking for somewhere.

It is always said that if you travel somewhere new, you should always try their traditional food, well there are lots of place in Gaborone to sample food. There is always a proud smile on the cooks face when you try something traditional that they have made.

Top 8 Things to See and Do in Gaborone

Gaborone Game Reserve

1 Take a guided tour to Gaborone Game Reserve to see the wildlife of Botswana in their natural habitat. Established in 1988 this Reserve is the third busiest in the country. It boasts wildebeest, elands, gemsboks, kudus, ostriches and many species of birds which you may be lucky to see from the special observation areas. The visitors centre might be small but educational and full of great information.

Three Chiefs Monument

2 In a city tour, you will get to see the impressively large historic statue of the Three Chiefs who had a significant part in the turning point of Botswana's history. Chief Khama III of the Bangweto, Chief Sebele I of the Bakwena and Chief Bathoen I of the Bangwaketse travelled to London in 1885 to ask to be kept under the British protection when a British industrialist tried to take over their land.

The National Museum and Art Gallery

3 A very informative and interesting guided tour is to The National Museum and Art Gallery. The museum was opened in 1968 and is a focal point of all things artistic and cultural. Its mission is to display and promote Botswana's natural and cultural heritage. The Art Gallery opened in 1975 and it has quality exhibitions of diverse art, crafts and photography. You really get to learn all about Botswana and its people when visiting here.

Ecological Park

4 A sightseeing tour to this Ecological Park will fascinate you. This welcome retreat for the city people shows visitors the simple and effective technologies for resource conservation and waste management. The park was developed to inspire you to live in an environmentally friendly life. There is a green shop which sells an assortment of products made from recycled to natural materials; jewellery, bags, children mobiles and much more.

Kgale Hill

5 To reach the peak of Kgale Hill, it is recommended to go with a guided tour. As you make your way to the highest point in Gaborone, the hike can be quite challenging in stages and sometimes steep, but when you reach the top, you will forget how hard it was to get there when you look out onto the most spectacular and amazing views. From the city’s major landmark, see the stunning landscape at sunset.

National Botanical Garden

6 Take a lovely private tour through the National Botanical Garden. There are nine acres of garden that features collections of living plants in a beautiful natural setting with historic buildings. When being established the garden was designed around the indigenous trees and shrubs that were already at the site. The Herbarium was set up for research and a main goal of the planners was to promote awareness and conservation of plant life.

Sir Seretse Khama Statue

7 Another impressive statue to visit on a city tour is the striking bronze statue of Sir Seretse Khama Statue. Now facing the National Assembly after it was turned 180 degrees from facing the main mall. Sir Seretse Khama was the first president of Botswana and founding father. He established a unified democratic, multi-party and multi-racial society and was highly respected by many world leaders. Queen Elizabeth II knighted him in 1991.

The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Film Set

8 A very enjoyable guided tour to take is the one to the film set of the T.V. series ‘The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency’. Located at the base of the landmark Kgale Hill, see where the production team rebuilt a section of the old-time Gaborone city. The long-term residents of the city have remarked on the set and how the exact look and feel of the Bygone era was captured and how colourful it is. A novel tour to take!

Travel Tips for Gaborone

Best Time To Visit Gaborone

Summer season, November to March usually, has the higher temperatures and can easily reach 44º however it is also the rainy season so these temperatures can drop quite significantly during downpours although not for long. Winter is from May to August where there is virtually no rain and days are normally sunny and warm, the best time to take private tours however nighttime temperatures can also drop below freezing.

Typical Costs in Gaborone

Gaborone is very reasonable for eating and drinking; you can get a three-course meal for two in a European restaurant for $35. December to March would be the best time to travel for cheaper prices. You must remember however this time of year is usually muggy and hot. As a guide, the lower priced lodges in midseason are around $550 to 700$ per person per night. As these holidays are all inclusive spending money would be minimum

Know Before Visiting Gaborone

Some nationalities still require a visa to visit the country so check at your Embassy beforehand. Botswana is a malaria zone so get advice from your Doctor on this and other vaccines needed before you go. Tap water in urban areas is chlorinated, but it is still advisable to drink bottled water especially for people with a sensitive stomach. Do not drink any other water other than bottled and make sure the cap is sealed before opening it.

Weather in Gaborone

During the Summer months, it can be blisteringly hot with temperatures of up to 44º on occasion especially just before the onset of the rainy season. It can be unbearable going on sightseeing or city tours when it is so hot. Winter is usually warm during the day with most days having sunshine and virtually no rain but temperatures can drop to sometimes minus overnight and mornings can be bitter with a hard frost.

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