Village, Gaborone

OVERVIEW:

The Village area is located conveniently with direct access to the Tlokweng border post to South Africa. Being one of the oldest parts of the City, the Village boasts lovely large, established plots in a very relaxed environment. The Village was the original administrative centre, once housing the old fort and in 1966 became a suburb of the capital, Gaborone. The areas first post office and the magistrate's court. The area is in a fantastic location with easy access to the City centre, Fairgrounds and Commerce Park. Several plots have been rezoned and now used as offices, doctors' rooms and bed and breakfast accommodation.

With Fairgrounds office park, Riverwalk shopping mall and Village Plaza all within walking distance, the Village is a great location to live and work.

LANDMARKS:

• University of Botswana
• National Botanical Gardens
• Village Magistrate's Court
• Riverwalk Shopping Mall
• Gaborone Club

SHOPPING / ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION:

• Riverwalk Mall with a range of international retailers and a cinema
• Village Plaza
• Village Gym Complex
• The Gaborone Club (tennis, swimming, bowls and football)
• Thapong Visual Arts Centre and the Ladies No. 1 Coffee House
• Several hotels and self-catering (short and long term) accommodation

SCHOOLS / EDUCATION:

• University of Botswana campus and conference centre
• Institute of Development Management campus
• There are several nursery schools and day care centres and very good government primary, junior and secondary schools in the area
• Botswana Accountancy College is located in Fairgrounds
• Botswana Public Service College
• Botswana College of Engineering and Technology
• Law Society of Botswana
• Alliance Francaise is nearby

HEALTH / MEDICAL FACILITIES:

• The village area houses several medical and dental clinics and private practitioners
• The Stroke Rehabilitation Centre
• Cancer Association of Botswana and Tshiamo Interim Care Home
• Specialist medical practitioners in the area

PLACES OF WORSHIP:

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
• Seventh Day Adventists
• Easy access to the Jamia Mosque
• Close proximity to the Anglican, Catholic and Methodist cathedrals and Trinity Church

RESIDENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The suburb of the Village is characterized by large, mature, and leafy plots. Several of these plots have been redeveloped to now feature multi-residential housing and large family homes. However, many of the original properties are still found, and highly sought after. Due to the size of plots and the fantastic location, the value of land in the Village is generally higher than most areas in the City.

The area also boasts lovely multi-residential housing and apartments, all offering the perfect lifestyle for young families or first-time home buyers. These apartments are also very popular with people working in Botswana on short-term contracts.  

COMMERCIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The commercial offerings in the area are characterized by modern and unique office blocks in Fairgrounds office park. It is here that several large, international companies have based their offices. There are also several smaller office units available for smaller enterprise and shared facilities. Certain properties within the Village have been rezoned and are now used as office space, allowing them easy access and a tranquil work environment.

The Village neighbours the suburb of Tlokweng where more industrial and larger commercial businesses are found, again with direct access to the Tlokweng border post.