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Located in
Botswana :: Eastern Botswana/Tuli
:: Serowe
Category:
Places :: Town Medium
Serowe was founded in 1903 by Kgosi Khama III, leader of the Bamangwato tribe. Today, it's the capital of the Central District and the capital of the Bamangwato people. With a population of just over 47 000, it's the sixth largest settlement in Botswana and almost the same size as the busy tourist hub of Maun.
Sir Seretse Khama, son of Kgosi Khama III, and the first president of independent Botswana, was born here. The village played centre stage in the drama around his marriage to an European english woman, Ruth Williams. They are both buried in the Royal Cemetery in town, and a statue for Sir Khama can be found at the kgotla (meeting place) at the foot of Serowe Hill.
| Address : | Serowe, Eastern Botswana/Tuli, Botswana | ||
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| Cellphone Reception : | Good | Main Cellular Network : | Mascom. Orange. Be Mobile |
| Police Station : | Yes | Police Telephone : | +267 463 0222 | |
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| Hospital : | Yes | Hospital Telephone : | +267 463 0333 | |
| Doctor : | Yes |
| Petrol : | Yes | Petrol Type : | LRP/ ULP | Petrol Price Index : | BWP 8,66 (May 2012) | ||
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| Diesel : | Yes | Diesel Price Index : | BWP 8,81 (May 2012) |
| Towing Service : | Yes |
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| Facilities : | Gas Refill, Shopping Centre, Shops, General Dealer, Bank, ATM, Foreign Exchange, Internet Cafe, Lodging, Camping, Butchery, Liquor, Restaurant, Pharmacy, Airstrip, Tyre Repair, Tyre Sales, Mechanical Repair | ||||
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| Game Viewing, Game Drives, Night Drives, Quad Bikes, 4WD Trails, Tours and Excursions, Picnics, Hiking Trails, Guided Walks, Mountain Biking, Donkey Cart Drives, Fishing, Swimming, Diving, Snorkelling, Surfing, Sea_Kayaking, Sailing, Boat Trips, Bird Watching |
CAMPING EQUIPMENT:
Serowe Canvas sells canvas camping products and will do canvas repairs, while the Midas sells vehicle spares and outdoor equipment.
EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Sekgoma Memorial Hospital is a large training hospital and offers modern medical facilities with the latest technological equipment.
SERVICES:
There's a Midas Spares, Battery Centre and Toyota in town, as well as a number of fuel stations. Bus Terminal/s.
The shopping centre at Boiteko Junction has a well-stocked Super Spar, banks and a tyre repair shop.
If you plan to overnight at Khama Rhino Sanctuary, book an early morning rhino tracking safari, or hire a knowledgeable guide to accompany you in your vehicle for a two hour game drive.
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