I have a Hero, I call him Dad” -Unknown
In May we celebrated Mums but this month it is all about the Dads. Here are some places and activities you can do to spoil him for Father’s Day in Gaborone. If you are also looking for ideas on gifts have a look here.
70’s 80’s Party at the Grand Palm (GICC)
Date 15th June
Time 7pm to 6am the next morning – phew!
Price P250 per person & P 500 VIP
Okay so this isn’t a Father’s Day event per say, but every parent needs a night out every so often too! Dress up in your favourite 70’s or 80’s inspired outfit and enjoy a blast from the past.
Father’s Day at the Grand Palm
Time 12:30-14:30
Price P265 adults and P135 for children
This will be a buffet with live entertainment. There will also be children’s entertainment on the fig tree lawns.
Lily’s Petting Farm Father’s Day Picnic
Time 10am to 6pm
Price P50 per person
Lily’s has a Father’s Day picnic happening. Bring your cooler boxes and picnic baskets in free of charge and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. There will be the usual pony and donkey cart rides available.
Father’s Day Spit Braai
Jacanda’s Nest at the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel
Time 12pm – 3pm
Price P250.00 per person
Fathers will receive a complimentary welcome craft beer and there will be activities for both fathers and kids on the day.
Father’s Day at Mokolodi
Price P125 for adults, P65 for kids
To book 316 1955/6 or 713 210 21
Mokolodi will be having a venison spit braai and beer bucket specials (local & import beers). Booking is essential so give them a call.
Father’s Day at Basilico
Time Lunch & Dinner (12:00-21:00)
Basilico is hosting a special 3-course set menu for P250, and dads will be treated with a beer on arrival. There’s live music + a karaoke competition for something different. And with kiddie’s entertainment like a clown, face painting, jumping castle and pizza making, you might be able to eat in peace.
Lorraine’s Ntlo-Maison
Time Lunch & Dinner (12:00-21:00)
A little birdie has said that Lorraine’s French Bistro will be having something special on Father’s Day. As soon as we have all the details we’ll update you here.
No1 Ladies Coffee House Spit Braai
Price P180 per person. Kids are half price.
Time 1pm
No1 Ladies have a Father’s Day lamb spit. They have live entertainment from Cedric. There will also have jumping castles and supervised kids activities.
Bull & Bush Father’s Day Lunch
Price P125
Time 11-2pm
Bull & Bush have a buffet on Sunday. They have live entertainment from Norman. There’s a free beer for Dad too.
Cappuccinos
It appears that it’s normal menu and normal operating hours.
Cappuccinos is giving giveaways on the day. Beyond that we don’t have much in the way of details.
That is our round-up of the Father’s Day events in Gaborone however if you know of any others please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
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