Gaborone: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 68Commenters who have lived there describe Gaborone as peaceful, friendly and easygoing, though it is quiet, sleepy and short on nightlife and mall variety.
- friendly people
- peaceful and safe
- clean streets
- laid-back pace
- good for quiet or older crowd
- scenic sky and nature access
- quiet or dead nightlife
- early bar closing
- limited shopping and mall options
- few people on streets
- navigation and getting around without a guide
- Former residents recall it as a lovely, highly recommended place to live
- Gaborone suits people wanting a calm, low-key lifestyle
- Tourists tend to pass through quickly for outdoor adventures instead
- Feels empty to visitors but locals find it relaxing
- Safety praised, though some visitors remain cautious with phones
Read from 6 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
3 Epic Days in GABORONE, BOTSWANA!!!
Travel Connect · 185K views · 2023
What viewers said
“Our country is small but peaceful”
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“When I go back to SA it looks like I’m going to have to do a weekend in Botswana. You did a good job of covering the country !!!”
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“Gaborone population is around 250 000. Gaborone is surrounded by big villages. In the west of Gaborone it is a village called Mogoditshane with a population of around 90 000, Mmopane 25 000, Metsimotlhabe 11 000. In the east of Gaborone ano”
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“Hi, South African here: clubs and bars close early to ensure Botswanans are economically productive. They are legends into how they made their country great! I love how they keep their corruption low and avoid nepotism, unlike South Africa.”
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“This is well put together! For 3 days you had a blast”
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“It also looks like a good place for the middle aged and older quiet crowd like myself and it is not very big compared to other major cities”
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“Makolodi is that joint. I went there on my last trip to Botswana and it is absolutely incredible.”
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“An apt & adroit description of the culture & tempo of Gaborone City, Botswana lifestyle 🇧🇼❤️!”
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“My Botswana 🇧🇼, our Pride!! Your Destination! ❤”
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“You don’t miss with your videos!! This guy always crushing out the content !”
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