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.