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Francistown, Botswana
18 Oct — 19 Oct2
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Francistown. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 11 October 2024.
Cheapest month:April
Most expensive month:September
Average price in Francistown:S$ 86/night
Cheapest price found:S$ 31/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Sunday
S$ 36 - S$ 163
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
S$ 32 - S$ 158
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

About Francistown

Once the centre of Africa’s first gold rush, the city of Francistown is located in Eastern Botswana. Located at the conjunction of the Tati and Inchew River, it is just one hour’s drive from Zimbabwe’s border.

Things to do in Francistown

Supa Ngwao Museum preserves Botswana’s heritage and sits in the heart of Francistown. The museum contains an array of exhibitions exploring the history and culture of the local Kalanga people and the gift shop boasts hand-made crafts.

Take a drive 30-minutes south of the city and you’ll find Tachila Nature Reserve, a recreational facility promotion environmental education. This vast green expanse is home to leopard, hyena, kudu and impala so keep your eyes peeled.

Culture vultures will delight at the ruins at Domboshaba. This Iron Age Stone Wall site dates back to 1450 AD and is the perfect way to see Francistown of yesteryear.

Consider yourself a shopaholic? Then head to Nswazwi Mall for an afternoon of bargain hunting and souvenir shopping. Afterwards, head for lunch at Tandurie Restaurant to enjoy the pan-Indian cuisine.

Getting around Francistown

Francistown sits only 10minutes’ drive from the local airport and buses are readily available. Car hire is available for confident drivers, while taxis offer a quick way to hop from attractions.

Facts about staying in Francistown

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  • What are the best hotels in Francistown?

    Cresta Thapama Hotel (7.5/10 from 103 reviews), Diggers Inn (8.1/10 from 459 reviews), and Virgin guesthouse (7.6/10 from 15 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Francistown.

  • How many hotels are there in Francistown?

    In total, there are 82 hotels to choose from in Francistown, compared to 86 properties in NorthEast.

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