Botswana Dry Port Terminal

The Walvis Bay Dry Port in Namibia serves as a critical strategic asset for Botswana, providing the landlocked nation with essential access to Atlantic shipping lanes. Established through a long-term lease agreement with Namport, the facility is managed by Sea Rail Botswana, a subsidiary of Botswana Railways. It functions as a sophisticated multimodal logistics hub, facilitating the export of key commodities such as coal, beef, and salt, while streamlining the import of vehicles, chemicals, and industrial machinery. Positioned at the western terminus of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor, the port significantly reduces transit times compared to traditional routes via South Africa, thereby enhancing the global competitiveness of Botswana's trade sector. The infrastructure features specialized bonded warehouses, container handling equipment, and integrated customs clearance facilities that ensure efficient movement of goods. This dry port is a cornerstone of Botswana's economic diversification strategy, reflecting the country's commitment to regional integration within the SADC framework and its proactive approach to overcoming geographical barriers by securing independent logistical gateways.

History & landmarks

Avani Gaborone Resort

Now known as Avani Gaborone, this hotel and casino is a long-standing hospitality landmark in the capital city.

Botswana National Museum

The National Museum complex is a cultural landmark in Gaborone, housing the nation's most important art and historical collections.

Gaborone International Convention Centre

The Gaborone International Convention Centre is a premier venue for large-scale conferences, exhibitions, and international summits.

Gaborone Dam

The Gaborone Dam is a major infrastructure landmark and a popular recreational area for sailing and birdwatching.

Botswana Innovation Hub

The Botswana Innovation Hub is a striking modern facility designed to foster technology, science, and creative entrepreneurship.

Livingstone Memorial

The Kolobeng Mission ruins mark the site where David Livingstone lived and worked, serving as a landmark of 19th-century history.

More places

Gaborone Dry Port

The Gaborone Dry Port is a vital logistics hub serving the capital and facilitating inland trade.

Botswana National Museum

The National Museum and Art Gallery in Gaborone is the primary institution for preserving Botswana's cultural and natural heritage.

Gaborone Garment Factory

Gaborone hosts various textile and garment manufacturing units that contribute to the country's light industrial sector.

Diamond Technology Park

The Gaborone Diamond Hub is a central initiative aimed at clustering diamond sorting, cutting, and polishing services within the capital.

Kgalagadi Breweries

Gaborone is home to large-scale beverage manufacturing operations, including major breweries.

Botswana Vaccine Institute

The Botswana Vaccine Institute in Gaborone plays a vital role in animal health by producing vaccines for livestock diseases.

Three Dikgosi Monument

This bronze monument honors the three Tswana chiefs who traveled to London in 1895 to secure British protection.

Gaborone Nature Trail

An easy hiking trail for children to explore local flora.