LGBTQ+ Safety Notice — RECENTLY DECRIMINALISED

Legal but with limited protections — social attitudes vary

Local law: Decriminalised 2019 by High Court. One of the more progressive in southern Africa.

Safety guidance for visitors →

Do not disclose your orientation to hotel staff, drivers, or guides.
Avoid public displays of affection of any kind.
Stay at international-chain hotels (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt) — they rarely interrogate guest arrangements.
Register with your embassy on arrival — consular help may be limited.
Share a daily check-in with someone trusted abroad.
Listings on this page are provided for harm reduction and informed travel decisions — not a recommendation to visit.

🆘 Who to contact if in trouble →

Global emergency resources (always available):

Rainbow Railroad — emergency relocation for LGBTQ+ people facing persecution. Confidential intake form.
OutRight International — global LGBTQ+ human rights advocacy and emergency referrals.
ILGA World — global legal-status map and regional contacts.
UNHCR — refugee status if you are persecuted; LGBTQ+ is a recognised ground for protection.

Embassy emergency lines:

🇺🇸 US: travel.state.gov — find your embassy and the 24/7 line
🇬🇧 UK: gov.uk/world
🇨🇦 Canada: travel.gc.ca — Emergency Watch and Response Centre +1 613 996 8885
🇪🇺 EU: europa.eu — any EU embassy can help EU citizens
🇮🇱 Israel: gov.il/foreign-affairs — Citizen Assistance Centre +972 2 530 3155

If detained: do not sign any document you do not understand. Request your embassy and a lawyer immediately. Do not consent to phone searches without legal advice.

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The Capital Guesthouse

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Visitors consistently praise Joyce for her exceptional friendliness, helpfulness, and the cleanliness of the rooms and pool. However, some guests note that the location is a bit far from town and that road noise can be an issue.

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Address

Block 3, 28492 Batsadi, Gaborone, Botswana

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Phone

74 395 545

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About this place The Capital Guesthouse

The Capital Guesthouse is a small guesthouse in the Batsadi area of Gaborone. It is listed as gay-friendly, which means a mainstream guesthouse rather than an LGBTQ+ venue. We don't have confirmed details on rooms, facilities or rates. It holds a 4.2 rating from about 100 Google reviews, which is reasonable for the city. Botswana decriminalised same-sex relations in 2019, though the scene stays low-key. Call 74 395 545 to check availability and what's included before you book.