Local Information

Gaborone is the capital city of Botswana, and is a must-see destination for those planning to have a worthwhile vacation. Recognized as Africa's fastest growing city in terms of development, Gabrone is a cosmopolitan city with international hotels, souvenir shops and various restaurants making it a suitable place for safari adventurers to stay.

The main airport in Gabarone is the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The airport is proud of its modern facilities which accommodate the growing number of tourists in Botswana. Nearby establishments includes banks, a duty free shop and a post office. Gaborne Airport is just 15 kilometers (or 9 miles) north of main city. It has a runway extending for 3km.

Gaborne Airport has facilities that are readily available for its guests. It has Barclays Bank and bureau de change situated in the main terminal. Bars and restaurants are also just a short walk away for those who want some a quick meal before heading off to their destinations. Luggage facilities are also spacious enough to accommodate any travelers' needs. For all your shopping cravings and if you want to bring something home, then you can drop by the airport's duty- free shops which are accessible from the airport.

You can arrange your car hire at Gaborone Airport with car hire 3000, and save up to 10% if you pay in advance. We also offer car hire in Francistown and car hire in Maun. As another option, you can avail of hotel minibuses or even taxis if you are headed to the city. It may take approximately 15 minutes before you can reach the main city proper. Take note that there are no available scheduled bus services.

Air Botswana is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport's main operator. Another operator includes south African Airways. To get in touch with the airport staff and get more flight information or inquiries about the city of Gaborne, you can call them on: +267 351191

The best time to travel in Gabrone is between April and October in terms of weather and nature sight seeing. It is the perfect season when wildlife is most fertile and visible on natural waterholes and dams. The onset of rainy season is during summer between October and April. Chilly, even frosty nights can occus between May and September, although the daytime temperature is rather pleasant at 25C (77F).

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