Gaborone: 3-Hour Historical City Tour
Discover what makes Gaborone the Diamond City of Africa... Take a private tour with us as we share our history and culture, taste some indigenous foods along the way.
Gaborone Private City Tour with Local Insights
This private tour of Gaborone suits visitors interested in history, culture, and local life, offering exploration by car and short walks.
Highlights
- Learn about Gaborone's history from an expert guide
- Explore several neighborhoods by private car
- Visit the Three Dikgosi Monument
- Discover Gaborone’s art scene at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre
- Taste seasonal indigenous fruits and vegetables
Description
After hotel pickup, begin with a visit to the Three Dikgosi Monument to explore Botswana’s historical leaders. Travel to the Main Mall, Botswana's first mall, where you can meet locals, shop for ornaments, and sample traditional cuisine.
Drive past the University of Botswana while learning about the cultural importance of cattle and how it helped build the university. Continue to 'The Village,' the site where Gaborone began, and hear about its political history since 1890.
Visit the Thapong Visual Arts Centre to view artwork and meet Botswana’s young artists. This area also features an old dugout fort, Gaborone’s first prison, and first post office. Learn about the 1902 magistrate’s house, now the arts center.
Explore the modern village of Tlokweng, home to the Batlokwa tribe named after Chief Gaberone, and observe village life adjacent to the city.
End the tour by driving through Old Naledi township, the city’s only township and a key labor source for Gaborone's development.
Your guide will drop you back at your hotel. Extensions such as local meals, game drives, or boat cruises can be arranged on the day, subject to availability and additional costs.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within 8 km of city centre
- Entrance fees
Excludes
- Tips
Important Information
- The tour includes approximately 30 minutes of walking between stops
Booking Tip
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Bring comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. The best time to visit is during cooler morning hours.
