No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Literary Tour (Mma Ramotswe Tour)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Three Chiefs' Statues
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.
Options
No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Literary Tour (Mma Ramotswe Tour)
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Optional extra: Tea at the Mma Ramotswe tea corner at own cost (budget $5)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do
I1582YKmegb,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fabulous, I loved it. Andy was outstanding - knowledgeable, fun and friendly. I highly recommend this tour to people who love the books and people who want an interesting insight into Gaborone life.
No. 1
X7355IPaaronm,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy was nice and very knowledgeable. Not just a book tour, but a tour of the city of Gaborone.
A great tour for fans of the books!
O2831KGmeredithh,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful morning visiting some of Mma Ramotswe’s favourite places. My guide Andy was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Fabulous tour for No. 1 Ladies detective agency fans
Clare T,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Andy was a very pleasant guy who really knew his stuff. As well as taking us around town to the places mentioned in the books he also filled us in on the history of the country and lots of information about the Botswana way of life. Tea at the President hotel was a great chance to really follow in the footsteps of Mma Ramotswe and feel we had immersed ourselves in my favorite books! Thanks Andy for a great tour which was personal and comfortable.
Exceeded Our Expectations!
zMelz,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy is a terrific guide. Personable, knowledgeable, flexible. We very much enjoyed the tour. We much appreciated how he tailored the tour to our desires and added other things we also enjoyed.
What a brilliant experience.
Martin C,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a wonderful introduction to Gaborone and Botswana through the lens of this famous book series. The guide was fabulous and concerned to ensure I had a good time, a comfortable time and a learning time,
A great morning for book lovers
stephen h,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are a fan of the book this is a great tour. We were picked up from the hotel by our guide Andy who drove us around the capital. Some interesting history of the country and a tour of all the important sites in the books like Zebra Drive, Speedy motors and we had a cup of tea at the President Hotel overlooking the market. It took all morning and was well worth it.
The facts behind the fiction on a fascinating tour
David M,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You would need to have read the books to get the most out of this tour, but you learn a lot about Botswana’s eventful history along the way. Our guide Andy was very knowledgeable, and the tour combined the nostalgia of the books with a flavour of modern-day Gaborone. Highlights included the Three Dikgosi monument, a visit to Zebra Way, and the real-life inspiration for Speedy Motors. We even saw a tiny white van on the way! Highly recommended for fans of the books who want to find out more about the inspiration for the characters and stories, as well as Botswana’s rich heritage. Top marks to Andy.
Number One Tour
Alison G,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyable and Andy explained a lot of Botswana history as well. We saw all the literary locations we wanted to and had tea at the President Hotel. Brilliant.
In the footsteps of Mma Ramotswe....with heart and mind
V5250OIsusanneh,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I - both Mma Ramotswe fans - were very fond from the interesting and entertaining tour with Andy. He was able to answer questions about Botswana’s history, present and population in a committed and informed manner. And by visiting some locations of the books, Mma Ramotswe's story became Almost tangible. Last but not least, it was just nice to realize that Andy - like Mma Ramotswe - loves his country. --
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