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Gaborone - The capital of Botswana - Gaborone

Botswana's capital Gaborone, with 200 thousand inhabitants, is sometimes dubbed as the s fastest growing city in Africa. The city was named after Chief Kgosi Gaborone. The seat of government was transferred to Gaborone in 1965, a year before Botswana became independent of Great Britain. It lies 15 km from the South African border, in a valley between two hills, Kgale and Oodi. The Notwane River flows nearby.

The main points of interest in Gaborone are the National Museum & Art Gallery and The Main Mall, the city center with shops and monuments.

Gaborone - The capital of Botswana - Gaborone

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  • Last visit to Gaborone: Nov 2005
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A painting at the National Art Gallery - Gaborone The National Museum & Art Gallery Things to Do (2)

The National Museum and Art Gallery of Botswana was opened in 1968, few years after the country gained its independence.... more travel advice

A comfortable and affordable hotel - Gaborone A comfortable and affordable hotel Hotels (1)

I enjoyed my stay in this new 3-star hotel located at the Grand Palm Casino resort. The price was right, the room was... more travel advice

Casino - Gaborone Casino Nightlife (1)

Gran Palm is a pleasant casino that offers several restaurants and bars, over 130 slot machines and 8 table games,... more travel advice

The Main Mall Things to Do (2)

The Mall is the heart of the city. The area was built to celebrate the independence of the nation at the 1960's and is... more travel advice

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    Jul 6, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    If your booking in at the Grand palm hotel, ignore its 5* status, (the tourist board is corrupt) I would say its 4* MAX. and @ over £110 per night a rip off...

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    Apr 12, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    good tips and nice photos. love the colors in the hotel shots. thanks.

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    SLLiew's Profile Photo
    Jul 21, 2007 at 10:25 PM

    Great tips... SL

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    Sininen's Profile Photo
    Dec 17, 2006 at 9:51 AM

    Galleria jäi minulta näkemättä pikaisella vierailullani Gaboronessa. Mielenkiintoinen sivu ei niin mielenkiintoisesta kaupungista.

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    Nov 21, 2006 at 5:00 AM

    Good tips on what looks like a very interesting place. fergy.

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