Experience Gaborone Through the Eyes of a Local
Experience Gaborone through eyes of a local. Thank you for trusting us with your Gaborone adventure… During our time together we move around the city with some stop overs and drive through locations sharing the Botswana story through the city. Get the chance to taste our indigenous fruit (optional and seasonal) and experience art in the making. On the surface its a typical city with its afro-western style. We discover what makes the diamond capital a special place for locals and visitors alike.
Don’t shy away from sharing your interests so we can try incorporate them into your tour time if possible at no extra charge… Its more than sight seeing, we are your story tellers sharing our lives, the lives of our people and the beauty that is Botswana. As on optional extra for group bookings, minimum 3 people, you can consider a short jewellery making, or painting class during the tour. Message for more on this…
Your Half-Day Itinerary
Stop 1: History of Botswana
Duration: 40 minutes
Our guide will walk you through the stages of history that took Botswana from being a handful of tribes to a prosperous nation.
Stop 2: The Main Mall
Duration: 45 minutes
The Main Mall….Here we visit Botswana’s very first mall. Now a thriving collection of vendors and supermarkets, it is a chance to meet locals, buy local ornaments, and taste available indigenous fruit.
Stop 3: University Origins (Drive-By)
Pass by without stopping
Cattle play a big part in Botswana peoples culture. Through contributions of cattle and other livestock, the people built their very first university.
Stop 4: Visual Arts Center & Historic Site
Duration: 30 minutes
From a magistrates court to a visual arts center. View the artwork, meet the artists, an old dugout fort is also in the area, as well as Gaborone’s first prison and first post office.
Stop 5: Tlokweng Drive-Through
Pass by without stopping
The capital of Botswana is named after the late chief of the Batlokwa tribe, chief Gaborone (pronounced Gaboronee) his people now live in Tlokweng adjacent to the city. Get a different view of greater Gaborone as we drive through this modern village.
💡 Traveler Tips & Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible and all surfaces are stroller accessible.
- Public transportation options are available nearby.
- Specialized infant seats are available upon request.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Service animals allowed.
What’s Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What’s Excluded
- Food and drinks (other than bottled water)
- Gratuities
Gaborone City Tour Gallery
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