Serowe, Botswana

Capital City

With a population of 47,447, Serowe is Botswana's third-largest urban village, but it's no cosmopolitan hub. The town has played an important role in the country's history, serving as the capital for the Bamangwato people in the early 20th century. However, the reality on the ground is that Serowe is still a developing area, with persistent bureaucratic headaches like the ongoing construction of new facilities like the Sekgoma Memorial Hospital.

While the local Swaneng Hill School has made strides in science education, the town's infrastructure remains a work in progress. Serowe is perhaps best suited for those seeking a more provincial, traditional Botswana experience, rather than the modern comforts of the capital Gaborone.