The Three Dikgosi Monument

The Three Dikgosi Monument is a bronze sculpture in the Central Business District of Gaborone, Botswana. In 1885 three tribal chiefs representing the people of Botswana, Sebele I, Bathoen I, and Khama III, travelled from their African nation to plead with the Queen. At the time, Botswana was in danger of being incorporated in the exploitative British South Africa Company, and the tribal leaders set out to do something about it. Each of the leaders is depicted in regal bronze, 18 feet tall.

Their granite stands bear their names, and informational plaques tell of their achievements. Adding to the controversial legacy of the leaders, the monument also drew criticism for the North Korean labour used in its creation. On the day it was first opened, the monument received 800 visitors. The Three Dikgosi Monument was inaugurated on 29 September 2005 by Festus Mogae, President of Botswana at the time. One of the most visited tourist attractions in Gaborone, The Three Dikgosi Monument is also a venue for popular public events like the Miss Botswana pageant.

Location: Commercial, Gaborone, Botswana

Website: https://www.commonwealthwalkway.com/place/the-three-dikgosi-monument/

Tel: 267 368 9000

Hour: 8:00 AM - 17:00 PM

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