Gaborone, what to see and do

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If on foot around the Mall, it is worth taking in the Parliament Building and the House of Chiefs, both in the Government enclave.

At the opposite end of the Mall are the National Museum and the Art Gallery.
Both are in the same building and are definitely worth a visit.
The Museum, especially, offers a very good overview of the country and its material culture.

Further afield, an especially interesting place to visit is the Craft Centre in Broadhurst (Nakedi Road). In addition to its fascinating shops there's a good food and coffee at several venues within the complex.


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Those with an interest in the South African War will appreciate a visit to the Military Cemetery in Gaborone Village.
Also worth a visit in the village are the National Botanical Garden and the Natural History Centre.
Still in its infancy, the 7 ha grounds are being developed with the establishment of lawns, walking trails and a display house for reptiles, fish and amphibians.
In pursuit of its vision, the University of Botswana has been improving in every aspect of its endeavour.
It aims to become a leading centre of academic excellence in Africa, and already has an enviable reputation in the wider region.


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Somewhat further afield- and you'll need a car for this, plus a local guidebook for specific directions - are some nice walks around the Gaborone Dam and up Kgale Hill.


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A visit to Gaborone Game Reserve is recommended.
This reserve opened in 1988 on the initiative of the Kalahari Conservation Society and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
Created mainly for educational purposes, the reserve consists of 5 km2 of varied habitat on the edge of the Ngotwane River,
The reserve is open from 6,30 am to 6,30 pm each day, and entrance fees are nominal.


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Despite its tiny size, this remarkable reserve is one of the most visited protected areas in Botswana.
Within it you'll find a wide range of mammals, including kudu, eland, wildebeest, impala, gemsbok and zebra, moving freely throughout the park.


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The reserve has a good network of roads, two picnic sites with toilets, water and braai facilities, a visitor's information centre with a mini-museum, and a game-viewing hide overlooking a permanent artificial waterhole.
There is also a bird hide in the marshy area of the park.
Viewing is best in the early morning and is also quite good in the evenings.


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