Gaborone walking tour & city guide

The centre

The Main Mall, a long pedestrian street lined with shops, banks and market stalls, runs from the National Assembly towards the city hall. The Three Dikgosi Monument, in the central business district, honours three chiefs who travelled to Britain in 1895 to defend their land's independence from colonial company rule.

The National Museum and Art Gallery, near the Main Mall, covers the country's history, wildlife and contemporary art.

A classic walk

Start at the railway station, walk up through the Main Mall to the National Assembly and the National Museum, then continue to the Three Dikgosi Monument. In the late afternoon, head to Kgale Hill, at the edge of the city, for a short hike to the top and a view over Gaborone and its dam.

Good to know

Gaborone is a calm and safe city by regional standards. The dry winter months from May to September have mild sunny days and cool nights. The city is a starting point for the Mokolodi Nature Reserve nearby and for flights to the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.