Gaborone Hotels

Introducing Gaborone

With an approximate population of 192,000, Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana in Southern Africa.  Gaborone was named after Chief Kgosi Gabarone.  It is the administrative capital of the South-East District as well as the sub-district of Gaborone. Locals often refer to the city as Gabs.  Gaborone is located between Kgale and Oodi Hills, on the Notwane River in the southeastern region of Botswana, 15 kilometres from the South African border.  Access to Gaborone is via the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The city of Gaborone is surrounded by the following cities: Ramotswa to the southeast, Mogoditshane to the northwest, and Mochudi to the east, and Tlokweng across the river.  Suburbs in Gaborone include Broadhurst, Gaborone West, The Village, Naledi, and New Canada. Phakalane, an affluent suburb, is situated outside the city limits.  Attractions in Gaborone include the Kgale Hill, the St. Claire Lion Park, the National Museum and Art Gallery, the Gaborone Game Reserve, the Mokolodi Game Reserve, Gaborone Dam and the Thamaga Pottery.

Kgale Hill

The Kgale Hill dominates Gaborone on the western edge. It offers a pleasant climb, once on the top, magnificent views of the Dam and the city can be enjoyed. Visitors can choose one of three well-defined routes up the hill: the steep Rusty's Route up the rocky face, the longer Transfeldt Trail up the back and the undulating walk across the saddle to Cross Kopje. Each takes less than an hour. There is a resident troop of baboons living on Kgale and a pair of black eagles nests in the craggy cliff-face just below the peak.

St. Claire Lion Park

While lions are the major attraction, the St Claire Lion Park in Gaborone has a lot to offer.  Set in open woodland  about 14km from Gaborone on the Lobatse road, a variety of outdoor activities are available for families.  Facilities include a restaurant, bar, extensive children's playground, horse trails, motorbike rides, a vulture restaurant (where Otse's Cape vultures are fed), three dams, game viewing, picnic sites and the camping grounds. The park is open every day, but the bar and restaurant are closed on Mondays.