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Landing in Gaborone, Setting Up Base

Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe
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Kabelo Molefe arrives in Botswana's capital for a two-year stay, navigating permits, bank accounts, SIM cards, and first impressions. He hikes Kgale Hill, explores the Main Mall, and begins to map out the seasons ahead, from the Kalahari to the Okavango. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gaborone, Botswana. Places in this episode: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Government Enclave, Cafe Dijo, Absa Bank, Mascom shop, Main Mall, Extension 9, Tlokweng. Covered: Arrival logistics and admin, First impressions of Gaborone, Local food and markets, Outdoor recreation near the capital, Cultural calendar for August 2026, Cost of living and currency. Chapters: 00:00 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport 02:17 Mascom shop 04:01 Extension 9 05:30 Main Mall 07:09 Mokolodi Nature Reserve 08:40 Molapo Crossing A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gaborone #BotswanaTravel #MovingToBotswana #ExpatsInBotswana #KgaleHill #Mokolodi #MainMall #BotswanaLife #AfricanTravel #SlowTravel #TravelGuide #Seswaa #ComptonFashionWeek #MaitisongFestival #GaboroneBookFestival #OldNalediFiesta #DrySeason #PulaCurrency https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

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