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Gaborone: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name occasionally used in older English texts and maps.

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Now in the cityGaborone+33°CClear · sunset 06:31 PMupdated 01:28 PM
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Places on the map6
Exchange rateP 14.10per 1 $BWP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Worth a day trip

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime . Crime Petty crime and crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes are also common, including home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and “smash and grabs” from vehicles.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport GBE11 km from the centre
Mmabatho International Airport MBD132 km from the centre
Lanseria International Airport HLA248 km from the centre

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