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Top Activities to do in Gaborone: Visit The 3 Dikgosi Monument

by beinglizzie - 01:42

Another activity to do in Gaborone is to check out The 3 Chiefs Monument. Located in the heart of the Gaborone CBD, the area is a center for Botswana history.

The monument features 5.4-metre (18 ft) tall bronze statues of three dikgosi, or chiefs, who played important roles in Botswana's independence: Khama III, Sebele I, and Bathoen I^[3] The three chiefs traveled to Great Britain in 1895 to ask Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, and Queen Victoria to separate the Bechuanaland Protectorate from Cecil Rhodes's British South Africa Company and Southern Rhodesia (present-day Zimbabwe). Permission was granted, and meant that the Batswana remained under direct British rule until independence in the 1960s. The monument was inaugurated on 29 September 2005
Souce: Wikipedia

The trip will totally be worth your while, the tour guide in the area is quite knowledgeable. In addition there are pillars around the monument that state and show the history in time in a clockwise manner.

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Top Activities to do in Gaborone: Visit the Gaborone Yacht Club

by beinglizzie - 07:05

One other activity to do in Gaborone, lets go check out the Gaborone Yacht Club.

Potentially the only place in Gaborone and surrounding areas with a restaurant by the Gaborone Dam. The place is quite serene.

Forewarning, with winter approaching, the area gets really cold.

Its a beautiful place for a summer outing with family and friends.

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Top Activities to do in Gaborone: Go Up Kgale Hill

by beinglizzie - 04:53

Guess whose back, back again!

Here we go, I'll be listing the top 10 activities that you can do when living around Gaborone.

The first one of course is going up Kgale Hill.

Though most go up Kgale for fitness purposes, I thoroughly enjoyed the view I saw when at the top.

I have to admit that I was cussing most of the way to the top (lol!) I had to push through to experience what people always talk about and it was worth it.

There are a number of improvements that could be made first being very cautious when going up as some of the rocks that you step on are slippery making it a bit dangerous for the young. It would be great to have the history of Botswana in the form of signs. It would made the trip less tiresome that you can stop over and be educated about Botswana. Lastly, at the top, it would be great to have a big binocular (similar to the one in Goo Moremi Gorge) so you can see the city from there. Besides that lets meet at the top!

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Year 2017 conclusion

by beinglizzie - 02:02

So 2017 has been quite an amazing year filled with so many ups and downs. I personally pride myself in taking notes of what happened in the previous year so I know to avoid it, keep at it or improve it. That aside, my husband and I went back home to Durban.

Durban

Florida Rd.

We all know by now that Florida Road in the heart of Durban. Besides Eyadini, a lot of people come to Florida Road to party here and have a good time, so obviously we went past.

What's a vacation without a delicious cocktail? Had this baby at House Of Curries where they serve some of the best Bunny Chows in Durban.

South Beach

Coming from a landlocked country, our mini vacay would not have been complete without a trip to the beach.

We found this here advert at one of the parks, what a way of advertising tourism. Imagine having these in The Main Mall showcasing various places you can visit in Botswana with the imagery!

Johannesburg

We headed back to Johannesburg for our last few days of the year.

San Deck

Very beautiful place I must say. We got there not so late in the evening and unfortunately it was a tad packed because, December! We hung out by the bar with the most welcoming bartender. The staff here is very welcoming, I recommend you pass by when you are in Johannesburg.

Katzy's

Located in Rosebank, this beautiful has a vintage and rustic vibe going on. Playing Jazz and smooth RnB that later on has singalong/karaoke singer to get you on your feet. Katzy's is beautiful for a Sunday afternoon sundowner. My greatest problem though was the fact that people smoke inside the restaurant and as a non-smoker it was disturbing for me but otherwise it is a cool place. We were also served by a cool waiter by the name of Romeo. When you pass by I recommend you ask for him.

The Hyaat

We went past The Hyaat before heading to Katzy's as they weren't open yet. It is such a beautiful hotel, I was thoroughly impressed. Though we were by the lobby and restaurant, it looked and smelled very beautiful, the unfortunate part though was that we went past on a cold day and the air conditioners were not making it easy to be comfortable, it was almost snowing.

CHEERS!!!

Here is to conclude one chapter and starting another! May 2018 bring you all you wish and desire when you put in the effort to get it!

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1st Annual National Conference for Tourism Students and Graduates 2017

by beinglizzie - 03:18

I was highly honored with an invite to the 1st Annual National Conference for Tourism Students and Graduates 2017 on the 1st of December at the University of Botswana. I must say, the speeches from all the speakers were quite powerful and motivational. Some of the speakers in attendance were:

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Gaborone Exploration

by beinglizzie - 23:18

We went past City Scapes Public Resort which is by the Gaborone Dam. Fair warning you need to have a permit to go around the area which is acquired at Water Utilities. The public resort used to host outdoor events, picnics, boat jetting and it has a playground for children to play. I don't understand or know why it is not really open to the public. Despite the distance from the tarred road, this mini trip was totally worth it. The view and the refreshing breeze not forgetting the few animals around the around.

If we are serious about decentralizing tourism from the North to the South, this place could be our cash cow. Imagine having a restaurant by the shore of the dam it would make for an optimum place for Sunday brunch, and hey I am all for Mimosa's on a Sunday, I would be seen here on a regular. I absolutely loved it.

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#meetSouthAfrica

by beinglizzie - 04:38

Wow! Learnt of this event last minute. Actually learnt of it on Sunday at 4pm.

So yes we gathered our stuff and went to Stanbic Bank Piazza for the #MeetSouthAfrica event. Mo ja morago ne e se kgosi in this instance as majority of those who were showcasing were not there on the last day. The event was free for all and was kid friendly, which made for a perfect day outing for the family. The music was just right, the house music was just right. I am a classic house lover and they were playing the music I absolutely love! It was a great opportunity to see what South Africans have to offer. I would love to partake in a Botswana event going to showcase others on what Botswana has to offer. On to the pictures!