Gaborone
capital city of Botswana
Live & travel in Gaborone
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 16, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 46%
Embassies & consulates in Gaborone
19 missions from 19 countries
Embassy 13
High Commission 4
Honorary Consulate 1
Where to eat in Gaborone
- Beef Baron
in the Grand Palm Walmont hotel
- News Café
Village district
- Pavilion Restaurant
Private Bag BO3
- Funyama Holdings Chinese Restaurant
- Par 5 Indian Restaurant
Phala
- The Moghul
171 Tlokweng Road
- Deli's
- Bull & Bush
- Chutney's
- Caravela
- Sanitas
- Embassy
- Gaborone Yacht Club
Off the old Lobaste road near the railway crossing
- Club Satchmo
Ntimbale Road
- Bull and Bush
- Notwane Club
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Gaborone · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Gaborone?
The travel guide to Gaborone lists Beef Baron, News Café, Pavilion Restaurant, Funyama Holdings Chinese Restaurant, and Par 5 Indian Restaurant.
Is Gaborone safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Botswana at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 11.4 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Gaborone?
Roughly $1,750 per month for a remote worker, based on Botswana price levels (39% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Gaborone in November?
In November Gaborone averages a high of 41°C, a low of 8°C and about 67 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Gaborone?
19 diplomatic missions, including Brazil (Embassy), China (Embassy), France (Embassy), Germany (Embassy), Italy (Embassy), Japan (Embassy), Libya (Embassy), and Nigeria (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.