Travel Guide To Gaborone, Botswana

Botswana's largest and capital city was named after Chief Kgosi Gabarone. It's home to the 10% of country's total population. It abuts on the Notwane River in the southeast of Botswana and is geographically situated between Kgale and Oodi Hills. Gaborone is an administrative district but is identified as the capital of the connecting South East district. This one of the fastest growing cities of the world hosts a strip of commercial businesses in its center, known as Mall, with a specific area dedicated to government offices. Gaborone is both government and economical capital and is headquarter to many companies.

There are Roman Catholic Diocese, a Hindu temple, Gurudwara and a Mosque in Gaborone.

Gaborone is very sunny and has a hot semi-arid climate. Hottest months are January and February. Summers usually accompany rainfalls. Average high temperature is 32 °C and average low is 16 °C. Nights are usually cooler. .

Getting there and getting around

Gaborone can be reached in from around 28 locations in UK and Ireland with airlines such as South African Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Air Botswana and Kenya Airways (only Indirect Flight).

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is located 15 Km north of Gaborone. It's named after Botswana's first president. It very successfully handles air traffic from regional and international routes. Government is spending more on expanding its operations.

Other modes of transport include bus and taxi with various economical choices and packages.

Places to see

Some of the must-see places in / around Gaborone are Kgale Hill, Cinemas and Game Reserves like Mokolodi and Gaborone Game Reserve.

Food & Drink

The renowned eateries in / around Gaborone include, but are not limited to, Cafe Dijo, Nando's Chicken, Pie Time, Deli's, Primi Piati, Embassy, Chutney's, Fresh Cafe, Sanitas, New's Cafe and Mugg & Bean.

When it comes to drinking Gaborone has got even more to offer. E.g. Bull and Bush, Irish Pub, Club Satchmo, Fashion Lounge, Lizzard Lounge and Boulevard.

Entry Requirements - Visas

British nationals do not require visas to enter Botswana and can stay a maximum of 90 days. Overstaying can cause delays on departure. If you wish to extend your stay, you should seek an extension from the Department of Immigration. For further information on entry requirements contact the Botswana High Commission, London.

Entry Requirements - Passport

Ensure your passport has no less than 30 days remaining validity after the end of your intended visit to Botswana.

Entry Requirements - South Africa

British nationals do not need visas for South Africa. But if you are planning to enter South Africa before or after you visit Botswana you should be aware that, while South African authorities state officially that only one blank passport page is required for entry some officials are insisting on two blank pages resulting in visitors being refused entry and being sent back to the UK. We advise that you have two blank pages in your passport on arrival in South Africa. See the Travel Advice for South Africa on the FCO website.

Entry Requirements - Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact the Botswana High Commission, London.

Botswana, British High Commission

Address:
British High Commission
Plot 1079-1084 Main Mall,
off Queens Road
Botswana

Postal Address:
Private Bag 0023
Gaborone

Telephone:
(267) 395 2841

Fax:
(267) 395 6105

Email: bhc@botsnet.bw

Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0600-1430
Fri: 0600-1100
Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1630
Fri: 0800-1300
Out of hours The High Commission answer machine gives an emergency number

Help for British Nationals

Website: http://www.ukinbotswana.fco.gov.uk/en

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