Gaborone is the capital city of Botswana. It is one of the safest cities in the Southern African sub-region.
As June is mid-winter in Botswana, warm clothing is advised.
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Air: Arrival is through Sir Seretse Khama Airport. Courtesy buses from some of the big hotels in Gaborone meet all scheduled flights. If you have booked one of the smaller hotels or lodges, you would need to arrange to be met at the airport. Alternatively, you can ask the conference organizers to arrange transportation for you for a small fee.
Road: The roads into/out of Gaborone are all fine. Participants are urged to drive with care as cattle and goats often stray into the roads. There is ample parking space in the hotels and at the University of Botswana.
Please inquire from your travel agent whether you need a visa to get to Botswana. The visa fee is P500. Should you need the conference organizers' help in procuring a visa, please contact Ms Seatholo Tumedi at email: tumedism@mopipi.ub.bw or tel: 267 3552667.
A variety of decent accommodation is available in Gaborone. All the hotels and lodges are within 5-15 minutes walk or drive to the UB campus. Below are a few of them. Note that all the rates indicated are for standard rooms and that they are subject to change without notice. The rates for other rooms can be ascertained directly from the hotels and lodges. Should you need the organizers' help in booking your accommodation, please contact Ms Nono Kgafela at email kgafelakn@mopipi.ub.bw or tel: 267 3552181.
Bed and breakfast:
a. Brackendene Lodge (Tel: 267 3912886)
Single - P216; Double - P282 (Lunch/Dinner - P35 each)
b. Budget Lodge (Tel: 267 3959501)
Single - P135; Double - P185 (Lunch/Dinner not available)
c. Gaborone Sun (Tel: 267 3951111)
Single - P668; Double - P744 (Lunch/Dinner - P85/P95)
d. Lolwapa Lodge (Tel: 267 3184865)
Single - P180; Double - P220 (Lunch/Dinner - P25/P29)
e. Planet Lodge (Te: 267 3910116, 3910117; Fax: 267 3910118)
Single - P182; Double - P256 (Lunch/Dinner - P33/P39)
f. Southring Lodge (Tel: 267 3185550)
Single - P140; Double - P176 (Lunch/Dinner - P19 each)
Other accommodation:
g. E-Khaya Lodge (267 71225927, 71211312)
Single - P160; Double - 190 (B/F/Lunch/Dinner - P15/P25)
h. UB postgraduate (single) rooms - P80
UB undergraduate rooms - P60 (sharing)
(B/F/Lunch/Dinner at FEDICS on campus - P20 - P27)
i. Cresta Lodge (Tel: 267 3975375)
Single - P593; Double - P695 (B/F/Lunch/Dinner - P56/P90/P95)
j. Grand Palm (Tel: 267 3912999 or Email: gpalm@global.co.za)
Single - P711; Double - P711 (B/F/Lunch/Dinner - P73/P95/P99)
k. President Hotel (Tel: 267 3953631)
Single - P520; Double - P620 (B/F/Lunch/Dinner - P54/P75/P78)
l. Syringa Hotel (Tel: 267 3190600; Fax: 267 3190 660)
Studio (two single beds) - P590 (B/F/Lunch/Dinner - order from menu)
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