Gaborone / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Gaborone
Botswana’s capital combines public monuments and arts venues with hills, wetlands and reserves. Mokolodi is an excursion outside the city.
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Three Chiefs Monument
The monument presents three standing figures in Gaborone’s business district. Step back to include the ensemble, then use a closer crop to compare the silhouettes.
Search Google MapsBotswana National Museum
The national museum brings together traditional crafts and southern African art. The exterior makes a city-centre subject; check photography rules before taking pictures indoors.
Search Google MapsThapong Visual Arts Centre
The arts centre occupies a former magistrate’s house. Look for a composition connecting the historic building with the art presented there, subject to the centre’s photo rules.
Search Google MapsGaborone Game Reserve
This urban reserve contains woodland, marsh and rocky terrain. Use a longer lens for wildlife and stay in the areas and vehicles permitted by the reserve.
Search Google MapsKgale Hill
Kgale Hill overlooks the city and Gaborone Dam. From an appropriate viewpoint, frame the urban edge against the hills and check trail conditions before walking.
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Hills and bush surround the dam south of the city. Build a wide landscape around the shoreline and reflected light, using only accessible viewpoints.
Search Google MapsMokolodi Nature Reserve
Mokolodi is a nature-reserve excursion in the greater Gaborone area. Photograph the landscape or animals from a permitted position and follow the reserve’s guidance.
Search Google MapsNational Botanical Garden
The botanical gardens are in Gaborone’s Village area. Look for textures in foliage and check current access and photography rules before visiting.
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