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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.

Traveller Advice on Gaborone

16 Hotels & Accommodations

4 Things to Do

22 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
85°F 29°C
62°F 16°C
Dec
86°F 30°C
64°F 17°C
Jan
86°F 30°C
66°F 18°C
Feb
86°F 30°C
65°F 18°C
Mar
83°F 28°C
62°F 16°C
Apr
79°F 26°C
56°F 13°C
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
25 Nov
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
60°F 15°C
Thursday
26 Nov
Hi:
91°F 32°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Friday
27 Nov
Hi:
93°F 33°C
Lo:
60°F 15°C

Reviews you can trust

Mondior Summit Hotel

30 Oct 2009

I am sorry that one of the reviewers had a very bad time. I think this is an exception rather than the rule. I lived in Botswana for many years (in Maun) and always stayed at the Mondior when on...more

Mokolodi Backpackers

3 of 5 stars
Johannesburg
30 Oct 2009

The room was nice enough, but two single beds instead of a double. It also had a tv and VCR that didn't work. The reception lady was helpful, but when had a problem paying by credit card we had to...more

Metcourt Inn at the Grand Palm

4 of 5 stars
Brighton, England
10 Oct 2009

We found the hotel to be much better than the "budget" description. Nice room and all clean and smart. The only facilities are a small bar and buffet breakfast, but the sister hotel on the same site...more

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