Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gaborone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gaborone

With 208,411 inhabitants, Gaborone is the most populous city in Botswana. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gaborone has to offer.

When to visit Gaborone

Gaborone in August
Estimated hotel price
£13
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gaborone in August
Estimated hotel price
£13
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gaborone in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Gaborone, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Gaborone

Plane

When flying to Gaborone, you’ll arrive at Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gaborone from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 19h 05m.

Bus

Intercape operates bus routes to Gaborone. Gaborone’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Gaborone, you’ll arrive at Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gaborone from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 19h 05m.

Bus

Intercape operates bus routes to Gaborone. Gaborone’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gaborone

GBEGaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Airlines serving Gaborone

British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air Botswana
Good (3 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gaborone

Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £88 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gaborone

Most booked hotels in Gaborone

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Gaborone Masa Square
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£92+
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Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£87+
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Aquarian Tide Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£31+
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Gaborone Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£23+
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Hiring a car in Gaborone

Hiring a car in Gaborone costs £37 per day, on average, or £185 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Gaborone.

The most frequently booked car type in Gaborone is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gaborone costs £37 per day, on average, or £185 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Gaborone.

The most frequently booked car type in Gaborone is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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