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No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Literary Tour (Mma Ramotswe Tour)

About this experience

Take literary tour and visit places where Precious Ramotswe solved some of her cases around Gaborone. Take a drive down to 'Zebra drive', visit the Anglican church where the real Trevor Mwamba was bishop, Speedy Motors, and more.
Optional extra: Tea at the Mma Ramotswe tea corner
Please note the television set where the short stories were filmed is neither operational not available for viewing.

Walk in the footsteps of Precious Ramotswe and her amazing adventures.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Literary Tour (Mma Ramotswe Tour)
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Optional extra: Tea at the Mma Ramotswe tea corner at own cost (budget $5)

Itinerary and highlights

Here we start the Story of Botswana where we find Obed Ramotswe's story in Botswana's history and why cattle were/are such an important part of Botswana and Precious's life.

Referred to as Zebra Drive in the Book Series, this street is where Mma Ramotswe would have had her house. We cannot access the house, it is private property but we will appreciate the neighborhood and its architecture. From here we head off to the Old Tlokweng Bridge, where at the Notswane River she solved her very first case as a detective. Crossing the river puts us in the village of Tlokweng, home of 'the Orphan farm' (visits can be arranged by request), and 'Speedy Motors'. The drive takes us back into Gaborone passing Riverwalk Mall and through Grace Makhutse's 'suburb' in the city before she got married.

We visit some of the places around the city where Mma Ramotswe solved her first few mysteries.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We pick you up from your lodging facility, airport, house and any other agreed upon location.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Heritage Adventures

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick you up from your lodging facility, airport, house and any other agreed upon location.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Youth tickets: age 12–20; Adult tickets: age 21+; Senior tickets: age 56+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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