Block 5, Gaborone

Block 5 is located between Block 9 and Block 6 which all run along the western Bypass. The well known landmarks being the Rainbow School circle and the Molapo Crossing traffic lights are the main entry points for the area, as well as one entrance off the Western bypass traveling North. Block 5 was initially mainly BHC ( Botswana Housing Corporation) properties which have been sold over the years and some still remain as the original plan while others have been renovated and extended, so the areas are mostly mixed. Other than these there are quite a few complex consisting of townhouses within in block 5 which are popular as they are usually secure and provide a lock up and go lifestyle.  Block 5 is completely tarred, and very new areas may be gravel but are in the process of being paved. It borders along the edge of a popular Hotels boundary being the Grand Palm Hotel and Casino Resort and Conference Center. There are Government schools available in Block 5 and various small shopping centers and office complexes. It is not as vast as the other blocks near by, it is about half the size. It is close to Gaborone west Industrial for business purposes as well as Game City Mall if you travel south down the Western bypass.