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Francistown is a city in the Southeast region of Botswana, near the border with Zimbabwe.

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Prices are comparable to the U.S.

• The "Hype" store and "Game" are similar to a Sam's Club or Cosco and Wal-Mart.
• Pick & Pay and Shoprite are a Supermarket.

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• Barbara's Bistro, (at the Sport Club), ☎ 241 3737.  edit
• Calabash Coffee Shop, (on the corner of Baines and St Patrick), ☎ 240 3360.  edit
• Nando's Chicken. The Chicken at Nando's is excellent with Caribbean flavors.  edit
• Spur Resaurant. Spur has decent burgers and steaks.  edit

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• Woodlands Stop Over, (10km north of town.), [1].  edit
• Metcourt Lodge.  edit
• The Nest.  edit
• The Enclave.  edit
• Adonsonia.  edit
• Cresta Thapama Lodge. One of the first hotels in modern Francistown, it has 3 lovely pools in the backdrop of geen grass, palm trees and a stocked bar. The pool table usually has a ball missing, but it adds to the character of the place. Watch out for bees with your sugary drinks! The rooms nice and simple, but the facilities are more attractive than msot hotels in Francistown, with the pools, a gym and a squash court. Prices however, reflect the added benefits.  edit
• Tati River Lodge. A lovely hotel on the banks of the Tati River - It has lush greenery surrounding a swimming pool and bar. The rooms are varied to suit your price range, from a basic room to an executive room with a balcony. There is also the option of camping if you are so inclined, with water and open fire facilities. It's a lovely place to stop off and the restaurant at the far end of the hotel does lovely food.  edit
• Francistown Guest House, Private Bag F407 Francistown (Molapo Estates after Adonsonia), ☎ +2672406854. checkin: 19:00; checkout: 10:00. Francistown Guest House offers 8 ensuite rooms in a serene neighbourhood. All rooms are air conditioned with Satellite television. Contact us for additional services provided on site. Emoyo. from US$45 pp.  edit

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