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Marang Casino
#1 of 7 attractions in Gaborone
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: The Sun International Marang Casino situated in Francistown, Botswana is 10km from the Francistown International Airport.... more » Owner description: The Sun International Marang Casino situated in Francistown, Botswana is 10km from the Francistown International Airport. There are good directional sign-posts from the CBD leading you directly to the casino which is located on the banks of the Tati River amidst a tranquil and picturesque garden setting.The Marang Hotel has accommodation for both campers and those who prefer more comfortable accommodation. The hotel has 58 rooms and the Campsite can accommodate a maximum of 100 campers. There is an a la carte/ buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is also a pool bar which is a great meeting place for after-work drinks. The hotel also has conference facilities providing for a maximum of 70 delegates.The Marang Casino is the hub of this growing bustling city. The casino has 50 slots and all machines operate on a cashless basis. Slots are mainly comprised of Universal reel slots, IGT video poker and reel slots, Bally reel slots and Aristocrat reel videos. Denominations range from 50t to P5-00 and with a multi-denomination and multi-coin selection. The biggest jackpot is also the Mystery Jackpot, players can often win cash and a motorcar if they hit the jackpot The casino has a popular bar that services players. Francistown has three banks namely, First National, Barclays and Standard Chartered. All major credit cards and FNB and Barclays ATM cards are generally accepted. « less
Attraction type  Casinos
Gabarone Sun
Gabarone Sun
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#2 of 7 attractions in Gaborone
3.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Botswana is where the white-hot Kalahari Desert meets the wild Okavango River delta in an explosion of green that shelters... more » Owner description: Botswana is where the white-hot Kalahari Desert meets the wild Okavango River delta in an explosion of green that shelters and feeds some of the continent's most prolific wildlife. And hidden in the searing sand is one of the world's richest sources of diamonds.Sun International's luxury Hotel, Casino and Conference Centre in Botswana is another glittering diamond. The Gaborone Sun located in the capital City of Gaborone, offers world travellers and business people a sophisticated conference centre and meeting place with the added advantage of a premium casino.Travellers are drawn by the promise of high adventure; to a place that exposes all who visit the extremes of the African interior. Africa is the most alluring continent on earth and Botswana is the sorcerer.The Gaborone Sun's hotel rooms provide a home-from-home feel where you can relax or catch up quietly on some after hours work. The beautiful rooms in their soft African-hued furnishings offer a serene escape from the bustle of the boardroom or the excitement of the casino.The hotel dates back to the seventies and has been extensively refurbished and refined. Accommodation includes a total of 196 rooms including 1 Standard paraplegic room, 1 luxury paraplegic room, a palatial Presidential Suite, 3 suites, 38 luxury rooms and 152 Executive Rooms.Take a tour of our property and see what we can offer you. No matter if you visit us for business or pleasure, if you stay for a month or just stop over for a night on your way into Botswana, we would love to welcome you home. It will be our pleasure to have you as our guest. « less
Attraction type  Casinos
Gaborone Game Reserve
#3 of 7 attractions in Gaborone
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Gaborone Dam
#4 of 7 attractions in Gaborone
3.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: This dam is the essential heart of the arid Botswana capital of Gaborene, providing its water supply, a tourist attraction... more » Owner 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. « less
Attraction type  Dams
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Lion Park Resort
#5 of 7 attractions in Gaborone
2.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Swimmingpool, slides, merrygorounds,camping and a cage with 5 lions
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana)
#6 of 7 attractions in Gaborone
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: While visiting Gaborone make sure to stop by the Green Shop for a unique shopping experience as it is housed in a traditional... more » Owner description: While visiting Gaborone make sure to stop by the Green Shop for a unique shopping experience as it is housed in a traditional hut, a rare sight to see within the bustling city of Gaborone. The shop is located in the Eco-Park of Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana) which is an NGO dedicated to creating awareness about environmental planning, resource conservation and waste management through community projects and demonstrations. All merchandise sold in the Green Shop is made from recycled or natural products crafted from local women and out of school youth groups and range from skin care products and accessories to home furnishings. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Tours
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Tours
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#7 of 7 attractions in Gaborone
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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