Unless you´re coming in overland as I did directly to the Okavango Delta, Gaborone (pop. 300,000) in the country´s southeastern corner is where you´ll fly into. It´s a pleasant, functional city where most travelers stay one night at most before moving on to safariland. But if you have an extra day or two to play with, worthwhile sights/experiences include the 20-year-old Three Chiefs Monument honoring a trio of influential native leaders; the small but good National Museum and Art Gallery; the Thapong Visual Arts Centre showcasing innovative young Botswanan artists; hiking up Kgale Hill for sunset views over the city; the Gaborone Game Reserve, just under a square mile (five sq. km) in size, home to several of the country's endemic species; and a number of cool crafts markets in the Central Business District.
Read more in my post 5 Botswana Bucket-listers.
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