Visitors admire the historic statue of African leaders symbolizing unity and progress.
At first glance, Botswana’s capital city of Gaborone doesn’t seem to have much to divert attention, besides looking at a handful of statues or wandering through shopping malls, so it’s not typically on the list for first-time visitors. However, an immersive tour with female-run Happy Soul Adventures reveals the layered life lived by ordinary citizens. Explore the surrounding sprawl of villages on a bicycle ride, following scenic dirt roads through a pastoral landscape, and engage with rural communities by crafting pottery, learning how to cook local dishes or singing karaoke in the bars of Gaborone.