Dumela and welcome to Gaborone!

Dumela and welcome to our site which we know will help you to find your way to and around Gaborone.

Each page on the site represents a chapter in our comprehensive guide to living in Gabs, Dumela Gaborone.

Although Gabs is a small city, much of the local knowledge about who to phone and how to do things is passed on by word of mouth – not much help when you are a newcomer or not yet based in the city.

The pages cover most of what you need to know as you hit the ground : how to move your animals, plants and household goods over the border legally; who to contact to find accommodation; how to get connected on phone and internet; where to find a plumber, curtains, handyman; the schools and activities available to your children; where to find a medical practitioner, the nearest hospital, an alternative practitioner; what to do for fun; where and how to travel on Botswana roads; where to shop; suggestions for eating out; places of interest and how to explore the rest of this beautiful country.

The map of Gabs will also help you to orientate yourself in a city where people generally use landmarks rather than street names when giving directions.

Moving to a new place is never easy; the journey there and the landing are always filled with challenges, even for experienced movers.

We hope that Dumela Gaborone will smooth the way for you and help you to settle quickly and happily in this beautiful country.

Here's wishing you well in your stay – PULA!