Diggers Inn, Francistown Travel Guide

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Experience comfort and convenience at Diggers Inn, your ideal base for exploring Francistown and northern Botswana.

Diggers Inn, a 3-star hotel in Francistown, Botswana, offers comfortable accommodations and modern amenities with a touch of the town's old mining style. It's an ideal stopover for business and leisure travelers alike.

4.0 Very good · 442 Google reviews
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Plot 322/313, St Patrick St, Francistown
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Getting there

Walking

Diggers Inn is located on St Patrick Street in the Central part of Francistown. From the Francistown City Mall, head towards Thabo Mbeki Road and walk northeast for approximately 1.5 kilometers. You will pass local shops and eateries along the way.

Public Transport

Shared taxis and minibuses are readily available throughout Francistown. Flag down a taxi or head to a taxi stand and inform the driver you wish to go to Diggers Inn on St Patrick Street. Fares typically range from 5 to 10 Pula depending on your starting point.

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Diggers Inn is a conveniently located hotel in Francistown, Botswana's second-largest city, also known as the "Capital of the North". Established in 1897 as a mining town, Francistown's history is reflected in the hotel's decor, which incorporates elements of the area's mining past. The inn serves as a comfortable stopover for business travelers and tourists en route to Maun and Nata.The hotel features 40 rooms, including luxury, family, and executive options, all equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy meals at the Thorn Tree coffee shop or the Diggers Pub & Grill. Additional amenities include secure parking, conference facilities, and a fitness center.Francistown itself offers a blend of history and culture. Visitors can explore the Supa Ngwao Museum, which showcases the culture and history of the Kalanga people, as well as exhibits on the early years of Francistown and Botswana. The museum also features a craft shop selling authentic, handmade crafts. Other nearby attractions include the Tachila Nature Reserve, Domboshaba ruins, and Kuminda Farm.

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