An excellent destination to tour for the travelers who prefer the path less trodden, Gaborone is full of exciting places to visit. Travelers should visit the below attractions for a truly memorable Gaborone vacation.

National Museum and Art Gallery:Situated near the centre of the town, the National Museum and Art Gallery showcases a great collection of traditional paintings and crafts by regional and local artists. This multi-disciplinary facility does the great work of preserving the cultural and natural heritage of Botswana.

Gaborone Game Reserve:One of the most popular game reserves in the country, the Gaborone Game Reserve features wonderful picnic sites, a bird and game hide, and several game viewing roads. The park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park:Located in both Botswana and South Africa, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is spread over 15,000 square miles of area. Featuring campsites for visitors, a visit to this park makes for a truly African safari experience.

Mokolodi Nature Reserve:Located just 9 miles away from Gaborone, this nature reserve is home to a wide array of flora and fauna. Established in 1994 for the purpose of conservation and reservation, this reserve provides thatched chalets, game drives and guided tours to the travelers.

Gaborone, a popular travel destination in Africa, welcomes people from world over. It has a fairly decent hospitality industry that doesn`t disappoint even the most discerning of travelers.

Five Star Hotels:The five star hotels in Gaborone are ultra luxurious properties that offer great services and amenities to its guests. The best choices in the city for travelers who are ready to splurge include the Gaborone Sun Hotel and Walmont Ambassador at the Grand Palm.

Four Star Hotels:Luxurious yet affordable, the four star hotels in Gaborone pose as great lodging options for the tourists in the city. Cresta Lodge Gaborone Botswana and the Peermont Mondior Hotel are the best four star hotels in the city.

Three Star Hotels:Featuring great facilities, comfortable rooms and decent amenities, the three-star hotels in the city are ideal accommodation options for the budget-conscious travelers. Some of the best budget hotels in Gaborone include Cresta President Hotel Botswana, Mondior Summit Gaborone, Kgale View Lodge, the Peermont Metcourt Hotel, Planet Lodge, Metcourt Inn at the Grand Palm Resort and Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort.

All visitors intending to visit Botswana must be in possession of a valid passport, onward or return journey tickets and sufficient funds to cover their duration of stay.

Nationals of US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa do not need a visa to travel to Gaborone for stays of up to 90 days.

Rainfall during summers can spoil the outdoor plans of travelers in the city. Travelers should also try and avoid the peak summer and winter time to tour this city. November to February is the wettest and the hottest time of the year. Gaborone is best visited during the pleasant months of autumn and spring when the weather is warm and dry.

Gaborone has a semi-arid climate that makes the city hot and dry for most part of the year. There is not much variation between the average summer and winter temperatures but the nights during winters can get quite chilly. Summer time is also the rainy season that is characterized by sudden downpours followed by strong sunshine. Summer mornings in the city can be hot and humid.

Currency:The unit of currency used in Gaborone, Botswana is Pula (BWP). Travelers checks and foreign currency are widely accepted all around the city. All major credit cards are accepted at most major establishments in Gaborone. ATM machines, banks and exchange bureaus are spread all over the city.

Language:The official language of Botswana is English. Setswana is the language of the masses that is spoken by the majority of people in the country.