The Three Dikgosi Monument

The Three Dikgosi Monument
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Gaborone: Private 3-Hour Historical City Tour

Gaborone: Private 3-Hour Historical City Tour

On the surface Gaborone is a typical city with its afro-western style. We discover what makes the diamond capital a special place for locals and visitors alike. Don't shy away from sharing your interests so we can try incorporate them into your tour time if possible at no extra charge... After being picked up from your hotel, start your journey through Botswana’s history with a visit to the Three Dikgosi Monument. Then, continue on to the Main Mall, here we visit Botswana's very first mall. Now a thriving collection of vendors and supermarkets, it is a chance to meet locals, buy local ornaments, and taste local cuisine. We will drive through the University of Botswana, get to know how cattle play a big part in Botswana peoples culture. Through contributions of cattle, other livestock, crops and what they could afford, the people built their very first university. Moving forward we explore 'The Village' and the beginnings of Gaborone. Learn about the political history of this area, dating back to 1890. From a magistrates court to a visual arts center. View the artwork, meet the artists, an old dugout fort is also in the area, as well as Gaborone's first prison and first post office, Get to meet Botswana’s young, avant-garde artists at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre located in the area. Learn about the 1902 building’s history as the former magistrate’s house. The capital of Botswana is named after the late chief of the Batlokwa tribe, chief Gaberone (pronounced Gaboronee) his people now live in Tlokweng adjacent to the city. Get a different view of greater Gaborone as we drive through this modern village and learn more about village life in Botswana. Finally, end your tour with a visit to the district of Old Naledi. We drive through the only township in Botswana, it provided the labor force that built the city and today provides the labor that runs the city. Your guide will conveniently drop you off back at your hotel. Extensions can be requested on the day to ie have a local meal or partaking in a gamedrive or boatcruise activity (cost depends on the extension and subject too availability of the guide)

Gaborone: Private City Tour

Gaborone: Private City Tour

Discover Gaborone on a private tour with a local guide. Learn about the history and culture of the city, taste some local traditional food, and explore the city's landmarks such as the Government Enclave, Three Dikgosi Monument, and many more. Visit the Old Naledi, Main Mall, Government Enclave, Three Dikgosi Monument, Botswana Craft, Gaborone Game Reserve, Airport Junction, and more. Enjoy the freedom to customize your schedule according to your interests. As you go around the city, have with you enough money in local currency, Botswana Pula, to purchase arts, crafts, and souvenirs of what Botswana city has to offer.

Around Gaborone Adventure

Around Gaborone Adventure

Upon pick up we visit Three Chiefs Monument for a historical tour of Botswana, later we drive for 15 minutes to Mokolodi Nature Reserve for our Game Drive where we will be able to see 2 of the Big 5 being the Rhino and Leopard and also some Zebras, Warthogs, Giraffes, Kudus, Impalas, Wildebeest, Waterbucks, Monkeys. After our Game Drive we have our lunch at the local restaurant. After our lunch we visit the reptile park for a guided Vulture and reptile tour. We then leave Mokolodi for Crocodile Pools River Safari for a boat cruise to see the Crocodiles on the Notwane River. Pick up: 9am Drop off: 6pm

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Literary Tour : Gaborone Tour

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Literary Tour : Gaborone Tour

In a tour of the city, you will get a chance to visit the Three Chiefs Monument. Here we start the Story of Botswana where we find Obed Ramotswe's story in Botswana's history and why cattle were/are such an important part of Botswana and Precious's life. This is then followed by a drive down to Zebra Way, referred to as Zebra Drive in the Book Series, this street is where Mma Ramotswe would have had her house. We cannot access the house, it is private property however we get to appreciate the neighborhood and its architecture. Lets not forget visit the Anglican church we visit along the way where the real Trevor Mwamba was bishop. From here we head off to the Old Tlokweng Bridge, where at the Notswane River she solved her very first case as a detective. Crossing the river puts us in the village of Tlokweng, home of 'the Orphan farm' (visits can be arranged by request), and 'Speedy Motors'. The drive takes us back into Gaborone passing Riverwalk Mall and through Grace Makhutse's 'suburb' in the city before she got married. Optional extra: Tea at the Mma Ramotswe tea corner (at own cost, please let us know in advance) Please note the television set where the short stories were filmed is neither operational not available for viewing. Walk in the footsteps of Precious Ramotswe and her amazing adventures.

The Three Dikgosi Monument: Our most recommended tours and activities

Gaborone: Private 3-Hour Historical City Tour

Gaborone: Private 3-Hour Historical City Tour

On the surface Gaborone is a typical city with its afro-western style. We discover what makes the diamond capital a special place for locals and visitors alike. Don't shy away from sharing your interests so we can try incorporate them into your tour time if possible at no extra charge... After being picked up from your hotel, start your journey through Botswana’s history with a visit to the Three Dikgosi Monument. Then, continue on to the Main Mall, here we visit Botswana's very first mall. Now a thriving collection of vendors and supermarkets, it is a chance to meet locals, buy local ornaments, and taste local cuisine. We will drive through the University of Botswana, get to know how cattle play a big part in Botswana peoples culture. Through contributions of cattle, other livestock, crops and what they could afford, the people built their very first university. Moving forward we explore 'The Village' and the beginnings of Gaborone. Learn about the political history of this area, dating back to 1890. From a magistrates court to a visual arts center. View the artwork, meet the artists, an old dugout fort is also in the area, as well as Gaborone's first prison and first post office, Get to meet Botswana’s young, avant-garde artists at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre located in the area. Learn about the 1902 building’s history as the former magistrate’s house. The capital of Botswana is named after the late chief of the Batlokwa tribe, chief Gaberone (pronounced Gaboronee) his people now live in Tlokweng adjacent to the city. Get a different view of greater Gaborone as we drive through this modern village and learn more about village life in Botswana. Finally, end your tour with a visit to the district of Old Naledi. We drive through the only township in Botswana, it provided the labor force that built the city and today provides the labor that runs the city. Your guide will conveniently drop you off back at your hotel. Extensions can be requested on the day to ie have a local meal or partaking in a gamedrive or boatcruise activity (cost depends on the extension and subject too availability of the guide)

Gaborone: Private City Tour

Gaborone: Private City Tour

Discover Gaborone on a private tour with a local guide. Learn about the history and culture of the city, taste some local traditional food, and explore the city's landmarks such as the Government Enclave, Three Dikgosi Monument, and many more. Visit the Old Naledi, Main Mall, Government Enclave, Three Dikgosi Monument, Botswana Craft, Gaborone Game Reserve, Airport Junction, and more. Enjoy the freedom to customize your schedule according to your interests. As you go around the city, have with you enough money in local currency, Botswana Pula, to purchase arts, crafts, and souvenirs of what Botswana city has to offer.

Around Gaborone Adventure

Around Gaborone Adventure

Upon pick up we visit Three Chiefs Monument for a historical tour of Botswana, later we drive for 15 minutes to Mokolodi Nature Reserve for our Game Drive where we will be able to see 2 of the Big 5 being the Rhino and Leopard and also some Zebras, Warthogs, Giraffes, Kudus, Impalas, Wildebeest, Waterbucks, Monkeys. After our Game Drive we have our lunch at the local restaurant. After our lunch we visit the reptile park for a guided Vulture and reptile tour. We then leave Mokolodi for Crocodile Pools River Safari for a boat cruise to see the Crocodiles on the Notwane River. Pick up: 9am Drop off: 6pm

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Literary Tour : Gaborone Tour

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Literary Tour : Gaborone Tour

In a tour of the city, you will get a chance to visit the Three Chiefs Monument. Here we start the Story of Botswana where we find Obed Ramotswe's story in Botswana's history and why cattle were/are such an important part of Botswana and Precious's life. This is then followed by a drive down to Zebra Way, referred to as Zebra Drive in the Book Series, this street is where Mma Ramotswe would have had her house. We cannot access the house, it is private property however we get to appreciate the neighborhood and its architecture. Lets not forget visit the Anglican church we visit along the way where the real Trevor Mwamba was bishop. From here we head off to the Old Tlokweng Bridge, where at the Notswane River she solved her very first case as a detective. Crossing the river puts us in the village of Tlokweng, home of 'the Orphan farm' (visits can be arranged by request), and 'Speedy Motors'. The drive takes us back into Gaborone passing Riverwalk Mall and through Grace Makhutse's 'suburb' in the city before she got married. Optional extra: Tea at the Mma Ramotswe tea corner (at own cost, please let us know in advance) Please note the television set where the short stories were filmed is neither operational not available for viewing. Walk in the footsteps of Precious Ramotswe and her amazing adventures.

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We had a wonderful tour with Magdalene as our guide. She picked us up from our hotel and we planned the day including the sights we wanted to visit, as well as those she proposed. We first went to the Gaborone game drive, where we had the chance to see hogs, deer, monkeys and beautiful birds. Then we went to the Botswana Craft, where we shopped for souvenirs. Finally we visited the main mall with the alley with vendors. We had more sights planned but we had already booked a separate visit to the Mokolodi reserve. Overall we had a fantastic day, one of the most beautiful we had in Botswana. Magdalene is very kind and knowledgeable and a great guide! - Marc, Romania

Tour guide was amazing. Very knowledgable with a deep understanding of the country and it's history. Was able to answer all of my off topic/random/pure curiosity questions about the country/history with ease. Would definitely recommend.

Great activity to get a general overview of Gaborone. Andy was knowledgeable, friendly and outgoing. Great activity to spend some quality time in the capital of the Switzerland of Africa.

Great to learn about the city, culture and people. The guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot during that half day. Would definitely recommend the tour!

My tour was excellent and informative I really enjoyed it thank you for sharing the information