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Kanye

Village in Southern District, Botswana

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Overview

Kanye is a town in the Southeast region of Botswana, near the border with South Africa.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Situated 90km from the best diamond producing mine by value located in Jwaneng. Jwaneng falls under the Southern District which its administrative offices are located in Kanye.

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Getting around

You can around using cabs which cost P6.00 to any place you want to go to within the town. You can also use van/ mini bus taxis which cost P10.00 per trip.

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Get inSituated 90km from the best diamond producing mine by value located in Jwaneng. Jwaneng falls under the Southern District which its administrative offices are located in Kanye.

Get aroundYou can around using cabs which cost P6.00 to any place you want to go to within the town. You can also use van/ mini bus taxis which cost P10.00 per trip.

SeeYou climb the Kgwakgwe Hill situated at the western part of the town. It is 110m high and easier to climb from north eastern or south eastern side.

DoBathoen II museum is another best place to visit. It houses the history of the Ngwaketse the chief group in Southern District. It also contains artifacts made according to the Setswana culture.

BuyYou can buy woodwork from the mall. You can also buy any product found in developed countries at the mall. There are also paintings drawn by skilled artists.

EatYou can find traditional Tswana food, European diets and Chinese diets from different restaurants.

DrinkYou can enjoy traditional beer at Kgotla Beer Garden which is rich in vitamin A. You can also enjoy traditionally made sweet drinks, coffee, tea and soft drinks at any restaurant

SleepThere is ample accommodation. The places include, Motse Lodge, Fairy Tale Guest House, Sampi Lodge, Warm Hands Guest House etc.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Kanye" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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