Holiday in Gaborone

What makes Gaborone special as a destination?

Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, is a modern, prosperous African city — thanks to the diamond industry, the country has transformed from one of the poorest to one of the most stable and wealthiest states in Africa. The city itself is more functional than touristy, but an excellent starting point for Botswana's natural wonders. The National Museum and the National Gallery showcase Botswana's history from the San Bushmen to independence and contemporary African art. The Gaborone Game Reserve, a small wildlife reserve on the outskirts, offers rhinos, zebras, and antelopes — a light safari right at the city's doorstep. The surroundings of Gaborone are spectacular: The Mokolodi Nature Reserve (20 min south) has elephants, giraffes, and rhinos. The Tsodilo Hills (UNESCO World Heritage) in the northwest feature over 4,500 rock paintings by the San — the Louvre of the desert. From Gaborone, the highlights of Botswana are accessible: The Okavango Delta (domestic flight to Maun), Chobe National Park (record numbers of elephants), and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (endless white expanses) make Botswana one of the best safari countries in Africa.