Botswana is where the white-hot Kalahari Desert meets the wild Okavango River delta in an explosion of green that shelters and feeds some of the continent's most prolific wildlife. And hidden in the searing sand is one of the world's richest sources of diamonds.

Sun International's luxury Hotel and Casino in Botswana is another glittering diamond -source. The Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino located in the capital City of Gaborone, offers world travellers and business people a sophisticated conference and meeting place with the added advantage of a premium casino. World travellers are drawn by the promise of high adventure, to a place that exposes all who visit the extremes of the African interior. Africa is the most alluring continent on earth and Botswana is the sorcerer.

Gaborone Sun
Business people flock to Gaborone the cosmopolitan capital of this rugged land and the Gaborone Sun Hotel with its excellent restaurants and bars, and its world-class high-tech conference facilities offer comfort and luxury. The Hotel has been voted the Best Hotel in Botswana. For a growing number of organisers in the conference and incentives industry, the Gaborone Sun is a popular choice. It sells itself to the international business market - bent on new experiences, new stimulations, and new inspirations for greater achievement. The challenges of Africa provide that stimulus, and the Gaborone Sun provides the comfort and reassurance for those who face the challenge.

Menateng Casino
On the main route to the northern delta, a Sun International Casino awaits you. The Menateng Casino in Selebi-Phikwe is approximately 400km north of Gaborone and is the focal point of the Cresta Bosele Hotel. Travellers set on an adventure safari will discover mystery jackpots and hours of slots playing pleasure inside this casino haven.

Marang Casino
Sun International has another Casino operation in the bustling town of Francistown, the Marang Casino which has as its backdrop the Tati River. The Marang Casino is 430km north-east of Gaborone and 80km from the Plumtree, Zimbabwe border.

Climate
Summer is between October and April and is very hot combined with a rainy season. Dry and cooler weather exists between May and September with an average temperature of 25ºC. Early mornings and evenings may be cold and frosty in winter. Annual rainfall decreases westwards and southwards.

RESORT FACILITIES
Casino - Guests can enjoy the Casino with its blackjack and American Roulette tables, and the slot machines with their progressive jackpots.
Tables Open Daily: 13h00 till late
Slots Open 24 Hours

Golf - The adjacent Gaborone Country Club golf course offers complimentary membership to all guests and access can be arranged to the Phakalane Golf Estate.
Tennis - Two all weather floodlit tennis courts. Racquets and balls available
Squash - Two air-conditioned squash courts. Racquets and balls available
Swimming - The swimming pool is a place to relax and unwind. Pool towels are available
Gymnasium - A gymnasium is located at the squash courts

The a la carte restaurant has a large and varied menu of international food, including a Coquille Saint Jacques au Gratin the famous grilled scallop dish baked on salt and served with a béarnaise sauce. True to its African roots, the restaurant also serves a carpaccio of Kalahari Springbok as a starter, then turns to an Avocado Surprise and calls on the Far East for prawns. The grill also offers a wonderful array of seafood that includes Benguella prawns, a peri peri calamari steak, butterfish medallions and kingklip and Whole West Coast Sole. The vegetarian menu includes Homemade Italian Vegetable Lasagne and Truffled Eggs.

The Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 15km from the Gaborone Sun. There are daily direct international flights available from Gaborone to Johannesburg International Airport.

ATTRACTIONS

Near to Gaborone is a dam with a yacht club offering sailing, and fishing; use of facilities is available to visitors at the invitation of a club member. 10km Southwest of the hotel is the privately operated, 3000 ha Mokolodi Nature Reserve, where visitors can go on guided game walks amongst the elephant, cheetah and antelope.
Day trips can be made to see local crafts at Oodi, Thamaga and Pilane. A trip to the weaving centre at Lentswe-La-Odi, just north of Gaborone, is especially recommended as the local craftwork can be bought at a fraction of the normal price.

Botswana's National Parks and Game Reserves are a real attraction. The Okavango Delta area, northwards in the Kalahari Desert, is home to more than 300 exotic species and a variety of fauna. It is extremely beautiful, composed of vast grass flats, low tree-covered ridges and lagoons. The Moremi Wildlife Reserve in southern Africa, covering 1812 sq km in the northeast corner of the Okavango Delta, is spectacular. Small boats travel the delta through lagoons abundant with birdlife. Most lodges and safari camps have restaurants and licensed bars.

Botswana's magnificent wildlife can be observed in the national parks. Visits can be arranged independently or with tour operators. Botswana is particularly good for horseback safaris and it is also possible to go on elephant-back safaris. Entry permits are required for all reserves.


RATES
The Gaborone Sun does NOT offer self-catering accommodation. All rates are quoted in Botswana Pula. A minimum 2-night stay is required over weekends and a minimum 3-night stay is required over long weekends. PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING DOMESTIC CORPORATE RATES FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL (INDIVIDUALS/NO CHILDREN) AND CONFERENCING (GROUPS).

THE GABORONE SUN  DOES NOT OFFER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION.