The Three Dikgosi Monument Travel Guide: Top Sights in Botswana,

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The Three Dikgosi Monument- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Botswana; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 1 hours

Located in Gaborone's Central Business District, the Three Dikgosi Monument commemorates a defining moment in Botswana's journey to sovereignty. Inaugurated on 29 September 2005, the monument features three 5.4-meter-tall bronze statues of Chiefs Khama III, Sebele I, and Bathoen I. In 1895, these leaders embarked on a diplomatic mission to Great Britain—presenting their case to Secretary of State Joseph Chamberlain and Queen Victoria—to secure Botswana's status as a British protectorate, thereby averting its absorption by Cecil Rhodes's British South Africa Company and Southern Rhodesia. The monument's six stone plinths bear inscriptions that chronicle key historical periods, from the early 19th-century Mfecane and subsequent resistance against Ndebele and Boer incursions, through the 1895 appeal and Botswana's contributions during World War II, culminating in its independence in 1966.

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Reviews of Three Dikgosi Monument

JK Lengwati (Josh)

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-05

Google maps shows the place as closed on Saturdays. It’s open Saturdays and Sundays! The tour guide is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. There must be some tour guide fee if you want one or tip him well for his energy, enthusiasm, and patriotism. I’m happy we managed to visit 🖤🇧🇼👣🇿🇦
Ryan Jose III Ruiz

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-14

Park showcasing the three tribal leaders/chiefs that built Botswana. Entrance is for free. Recommend to visit in the sunset when the bright orange skies lit up the monuments.
Marcelo Tardío

4
Reviewed: 2024-06-15

It is located in the Central Business distric of. The statues depict three dikgosi or tribal chiefs: Khama III of the Bangwato, Sebele I of the Bakwena, and Bathoen I of the Bangwaketse. The entrance is free and there are several young people practicing dance and also relaxing around. Wort to visit.
Lucky Evans Chairperson

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-24

Great historical place at Botswana Gaborone, with 3 chiefs, they are displayed in their beautiful statue …
Filicia Kwadi

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-12

This is a beautiful history site, that is well maintained and the staff is friendly. Enterance is free.