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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2026 · 8 MIN

Mahalapye: The Tropic of Capricorn and the A1 Spine

from Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe · host Kabelo Molefe

Kabelo arrives in Mahalapye, exploring the Tropic of Capricorn monument, the railway station's dance floor history, and the town's role as a transit hub on the A1 corridor. He reflects on local economics, the prison's presence, and the quiet rhythms of this Central District town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Mahalapye, Botswana. Places in this episode: Matlhware, Watershed Mall, Kaytees Restaurant, Mahalapye Railway Station, Mahalapye Bus Station, Mahalapye Prison, Tropic of Capricorn Monument, Mochudi. Covered: Tropic of Capricorn monument, Railway history and A1 corridor, Local economy and prison, Cost of living and practicalities, Day trips to Shoshong and Old Palapye church. Chapters:00:00 Mahalapye02:25 Watershed Mall03:55 Gaborone06:49 Mochudi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mahalapye #BotswanaTravel #TropicOfCapricorn #A1Highway #CentralDistrict #AfricaTravel #RoadTripBotswana #HeritageRailway #DrySeasonTravel #LocalStories #TravelGuide #BotswanaLife #Seswaa #WatershedMall #MahalapyeStation #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/

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