 Gaborone DamAlong the Notwane River lies the Gaborone Dam which not only supplies the entire city with drinking water but also serves as a marginal recreational site. The dam, which covers a vast area of land, is surrounded by beautiful views which include the Kgale hill towards the west, Sanitas to the north and thick vegetation ranging from wild flowers to lilies and thorny bushes. There is the Yacht club, which is situated in the middle of the dam and offers its patrons the relaxing atmosphere of an open-air bar, swimming pool and the fine home-cooked Sunday lunches, not to mention the boat ride there (depending on the water level of the dam at the time). The northern bank near the Yatch Club is home for an entertainment project called “The Waterfront” while on the southern bank you can make it to the Kalahari Fishing Club which has a Clubhouse (entry restricted to membership holders). A public facility called City Scapes, has been opened just within the Kalahari Fishing Club. Although visitors still need a Water Utilities permit to enter the southern bank, City Scapes is an attractive grassy site, set under umbrella thorn trees with picnic sites, a boat jetty, a well equipped children's playground and overnight ablution facilities. |
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 Gaborone Central Business District Earmarked to be the business and architectural hub of the city, the Central Business District is slowly but surely taking shape. The Square shopping mall is already operational and offers visitors a conducive shopping experience with a pool of shops and coffee shops to choose from. The architectural beauty of the CBD is already visible, especially with the new SADC headquarters and the indusrial court buildings almost complete. The ten story office block, is earmarked to become one of the many architectural masterpieces that will grace the city skies. It is described as one of the most unique in the world, with a similar building found in Dubai. The CBD will be the centre of communication and the focus of business, shopping and entertainment for the future metropolitan population. The south end of the 85 hectare piece of land is designated for commercial retail and the north end of the site is for low intensity civic and recreational uses, with the remaining areas mixed, with particular focus on retail and office uses. |
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 Gaborone Game ReserveA game reserve in the city, a lot of visitors always ask…. ‘This is Botswana, remember?’ I always answer back. This place, although with a limited range of wildlife, still remains the best chill-out spot in the city because it offers a cool, natural atmosphere for both relaxation and picnic purposes. It has always been a habit for the city dwellers to get their drinks and braai stands to the reserve to sooth their moods and minds with the quiet, natural sounds from the birds and animals that can be found here. Visitors can enjoy the company of the very sociable wild pigs that make the majority of the reserve’s inhabitants. There is also a chance of seeing an impala or zebra on the gallop from time to time. A rhino or two can also be spotted. Overall, Gaborone Game Reserve is the ideal place for city dwellers and visitors who enjoy partying and relaxing in the comfort of the natural environment. |
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