Cheap Flights To Gaborone,Botswana

Travel guide:

Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It has all the facilities of any modern capital city such as hotels, and a choice of cinemas and casinos. There are numerous restaurants, and nightclubs often host live music by local artists.

Once you set off your cheap flights to Gaborone, you can enjoy rhino and giraffe tracking, hiking, and picnics. You can visit Gaborone's best museum where you can enjoy artifacts and cultural insight into the country’s history.

How is weather like in Gaborone?

Gaborone has a semi-arid climate. There are two seasons; a hot and a dry season. There is not much difference between summer and winter temperatures. March through May is fall season and humidity, and temperatures combine to make this period feel warm. There is no rainfall during fall. The winter season starts in June through August. This period has comfortably cool weather, with 0 to 1 days of precipitation per month. September through November is spring season with rains or snows. And December through February is summertime in Gaborone.

What is the best time to fly to Gaborone?

If you are planning your trip to Gaborone, then it is a good idea to spend a few minutes considering when would be the best time for setting off your cheap flights to Gaborone.

Peak season:

The peak season to visit Gaborone is April followed by November and June. So there is the possibility of large crowds and price hike for hotels and flights. If you want to visit Gaborone during this period, booking in advance is advisable.

The best times to set off your cheap flights to Gaborone for ideal weather are March to June, or August to October. The weather is mostly clear, and there are rainless days so that you can easily explore the city. You can also have an opportunity to enjoy colorful and vibrant events such as Gaborone International Music and Culture week during September, Gaborone International Food and Drink show during October, and in the summer you can enjoy horseback riding at Gaborone stables. In the fall you can attend the biggest arts celebration in the city, and in the winter you can enjoy a huge music festival.

Offseason:

The offseason sits in February and during March through May. This is a slow time for tourism. But it can be a good time for those looking for deals because there are fewer crowds and also a great fall in prices, with warm and dry weather condition. The accommodations are great in number, and most flights and hotels offer cheap packages.  So, you can enjoy more even with the little budget.

What to pack:

If you decide to set off your cheap flights to Gaborone during summers, don't forget to pack light-colored cotton shorts and tops, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lightweight jacket for the evening. If you want to go there during the winter season pack pants, closed walking shoes, sandals, and long-sleeve tops.

Best time to book:

You’ll find the cheapest flights from London, the United Kingdom to Gaborone around March. It is better to reserve your flight tickets a few months earlier. The survey report shows that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights from London, United Kingdom to Gaborone while cheapest day to fly from London to Gaborone is Sunday.

Flight duration:   

The flight distance from London to Gaborone is approximately 8,844.96 kilometers. And the average flight duration from London, the United Kingdom to Gaborone is approximately 13 hours and 15 minutes.

Getting to and around the city of Gaborone:

You can enter the city by road. You can also reach there by bus and by plane.

You can get around the city by private taxis, or by cab. You can also use minibus, and you also have the option of walking around like a local.

Attractions:

There are many tourists’ attractions such as Regent Lodge and Sir Seretse Khama Statue. You can visit the Mokolodi Nature Reserve to learn about nature.

It is recommended to visit Gaborone Game Reserve, Kgale Hill, Three Dikgosi Monument, Notwane Suspension Bridge, at Old Gaberones Hotel, Lion Park, and at Botswana National, National Museum and Art Gallery, and National Botanical Garden. You can also explore other attractions of the city such as Christ the King Cathedral, Mokolodi Backpackers, Botswanacraft, and Thapong Visual Arts Centre.

Activities:

You can enjoy rhino and giraffe tracking, hiking, wildlife watching and picnics, and cultural artifacts and traditional homes of Gaborone. You can pay a visit to monuments to see sculptures or to learn about the history of Gaborone.

Bull and Bush is the best outdoor market in Gaborone. It is farmers market where you can find traditional garments, sample different types of local cuisine, and buy beautiful crafts made by regional artisans.

You can also visit Botswana Craft Terrace to see live music, and if you’re in the mood to dance, check out Sky Lounge, or the Cigar Lounge.

Special events:

There are several local festivals celebrated with great zeal every year in Gaborone such as President’s Day, Gaborone International Music and Culture week, International Food and Drink show during October, and Botswana Day. Maitisong festival is Gaborone’s major festival which takes place in March. Here you can enjoy traditional music, dance, and theater.

Insider information:

Here is the general information about the Gaborone city that can help you when you are there. It is better to not walk around alone at night. Don’t display your jewelry, phones, and money in public.

There are many Banks and ATMs in Gaborone. Don't worry! Most tourist-oriented hotels, restaurants, and shops will accept credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard, but usually not American Express.

If you want to keep in touch with what’s going on at night and on the weekends, pay attention to the posters and fliers you see posted around town. Yarona FM (106.6 FM) informs you of all the latest local events, too.

Enjoy your trip!