Phakalane, Gaborone

OVERVIEW:

Phakalane is located about 15kms north of Gaborone and is easily accessible via the A1 dual carriageway or using "the back road" (as it is affectionately known) connecting to the Glen Valley BDF Barracks and Botlhale International School. The area started off as an agricultural farm which evolved into a small residential neighbourhood and over the years has experienced significant growth in to almost a self-contained town. There are two shopping malls, several schools (nursery, primary and secondary), a wide selection of restaurants, a cinema, petrol stations, doctors, dentists and opticians, chemists, beauty salons, a gym and a fantastic 18-hole golf course. It really is a self-contained suburb for those wanting to live out of the main City areas. Phakalane is home to the highly sought after Phakalane Golf Estate which provides high security, family friendly, large homes. Properties on the golf estate are in high demand and provide gorgeous homes to rent or buy for all sizes of families.

Phakalane also has a large (and growing) commercial and industrial area featuring many different scale of business from small office use to large manufacturing plants.     

LANDMARKS:

• Mowana Shopping Centre
• Acacia Mall
• Phakalane Golf Estate, Hotel and Conference Centre
• Phomolong Memorial Park

SHOPPING / ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION:

• There are two decent shopping malls anchored by large retailers - Acacia Mall and Mowana Park Mall. Both offer a wide variety of shopping with many international retailers as tenants.
• Cinema
• A wide variety of restaurants (independent and franchise) offering anything from coffee and cake to gourmet meals.
• Several beauty and hair salons
• Gym and other physical activity centres
• Honeycomb Hub family centre
• Phakalane 18-hole golf course
• Great access to outdoor trails for walkers, runners, and cyclists
• Phakalane Hotel and several Bed and Breakfast accommodation

SCHOOLS / EDUCATION:

• Several established private preschools and day care centres
• Phakalane English Medium Schools (primary and secondary level)
• Academy of Toddlers
• Kumon
• Lion Tutoring

HEALTH / MEDICAL FACILITIES:

• There are several private doctors' rooms and pharmacies, including specialists such as physiotherapists
• Dentists
• Opticians
• Medical response services located within Phakalane
• Beauty parlors and salons

PLACES OF WORSHIP:

• Dutch Church
• Masjid-us-Salaam Mosque
• Serbian Orthodox Church
• Seventh Day Adventist Church
• Good Shepherd Catholic Church

RESIDENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Phakalane offers homes in every variety to suit every need and budget. Whether buying or renting, there is sure to be a property to suit everyone. Phakalane now has several gated, secure communities with restricted access adding to the security benefits of the area. These also provide an excellent safe environment for families with children. There are several multi-residential properties with apartments and townhouses, providing a great "lock-up and go" option. Many of the properties are set on mature and leafy plots and generally there is a great neighbourhood feel to all homes. Homes range from 2 bedroomed apartments to more than 3 bedroomed stand-alone houses, they mostly have swimming pools, garden, spacious kitchens, staff quarters and  necessary security features.

The Phakalane Golf Estate was conceptualized in the early 1980s and is Botswana's only residential golf estate. Gorgeous mansions and modern concept houses are found on the estate. Many of these houses overlook the golf course and provide residents with wonderful views and a complete relaxed living environment for locals and expatriates serving in corporate private companies, government or just individuals

COMMERCIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The commercial area of Phakalane runs adjacent to the A1 road which joins the north and south regions of the country. It has great access to major transport routes and several of the plots have rail access. Within the commercial area are several modern office blocks offering smaller space and shared amenities. The area also boasts large manufacturing plots and warehousing units. This area has developed rapidly due to its great infrastructure and access, and it is still growing. Lots in this area are generally in high demand and can be sold and rented before they even list