Gaborone hosts a range of great places to dine or grab lunch at with its exciting and growing gastro-scene. Though a relatively small capital, there are options for all possible likings and tastes, with a number of popular spots and hidden gems to be explored. This list, far from being exhaustive, shows some 10 notable mentions in the city of Gabs – in no particular order – that we deem worth a visit. Beyond a short description on the place and some tips and hints from us as the Gaborone Insider, one can find all details needed on the location, socials and contact information, as well as accurate opening hours.

There are many spots to enjoy a good coffee or a lovely breakfast in Gaborone, with a number of cafés that answer to the wishes of many different preferences. From great coffee, to teas, juices, matcha and a range of food from brunch to lunch, some of these spots even host a great cocktail menu and fine dining options. As mentioned in our 10 Restaurants in Gaborone list, many places in the city blend between being a café, a restaurant, or even a lounge or bar, so go out there and explore these spots at all possible hours and occasions.

Gabs is popular for its lounges and hangout spots where the vibe can start early in the afternoon and go well throughout the night. You’ll find anything from the popular lounge-type places, sometimes accompanied by Shisanyama (open braai/bbq type setup, common at bars and lounges throughout Southern Africa), all the way to classy wine bars with smooth jazz playing in the background. Similarly to where it’s difficult to tell apart restaurants and cafés, even when talking about lounges and bars there likely is a blend of many things where a lounge might well be a restaurant, and a café can grow into a bar as the day progresses. Check out all of our lists to get the full picture, and we’re confident that you won’t go bored in Gabs.

Who said there’s nothing to do in Gabs? To prove these negative voices wrong, here we have 10 things to do within Gaborone, from nature focused and active options all the way to indoor rain-weather activities (even though rainy days are rare in this city). Enjoy what the city has to offer and make yourself a great time week in, week out.

Covering what there’s to do within Gaborone on this article, we are here to talk about things to do OUTSIDE of Gabs in this list, and there’s quite something out there. Gaborone is surrounded by beautiful nature and villages, filled with various activities and cool things to try out and experience. We cover natural places like hill hikes and water bodies, animals that range from snakes and crocodiles, all the way to your game drive sightings, and got other great experiences and insider tips in store.

Sunset hour in Gaborone, and in Botswana altogether, is magical, and it being one of the most sun-blessed countries in the world, you get a lot of those hours throughout the year! Gaborone has over 300 sunshine days a year and often even on rainy days the sun will peak through just before dark, so you’ll need some options to enjoy those sunsets and views from, of which we offer you our favorites here.

When in Gaborone, nature is never far, and we highlight the nature parks and game reserves to be found within and around the city. Some are near and accessible, others a bit further out, but all come with wonderful natural scapes to enjoy and soak in, with animals to observe and with activities to have fun. This list provides a comprehensive look at the natural habitats that the city and its surrounding regions have to offer and shows how great of a lifestyle we enjoy in Botswana.

As common in Southern Africa, shopping, meeting up and dining in Gaborone is often done in malls, leading to a number of malls across the city of which we highlight 10 in this article. From giants like Airport Junction and Game City, to more boutique ones like Sebele or Sarona City, there is something for every mall-type out there and we can recommend all of them for different purposes, but also advise to look beyond the 10 listed ones, as there’s much more out there.