population: 0.31 million

extension: 12.81 square kilometers

Museums

One museum you could visit in Mahalapye is the Botswana National Museum. If you're looking for more museums in the area, you might consider visiting the Kgosi Bathoen II Museum in Mochudi or the Khama III Memorial Museum in Serowe.

Food

Some of the most popular and typical dishes to eat in Mahalapye, Botswana according to locals are:

1. Seswaa - a dish of pounded meat (usually beef or goat) that's been slow-cooked until tender, served with pap (a type of porridge made from maize meal).

2. Bogobe jwa lerotse - a thick porridge made from sorghum or millet, often served with a vegetable stew.

3. Morogo - a type of leafy green vegetable that is boiled and sometimes mixed with beans or peanuts.

4. Vetkoek - a fried dough bread that is often filled with mince (ground beef) or jam.

5. Seswaa-stuffed pumpkin - a traditional dish where seswaa is cooked inside a hollowed-out pumpkin.

6. Mopani worms - a popular snack made from the caterpillar of the mopani moth, often fried or roasted with salt and spices.

7. Dikgobe - a hearty stew made with beans, potatoes, and sometimes meat.

These dishes are often enjoyed with a side of chakalaka, a spicy relish made from tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers.

Activities

Some fun activities that locals enjoy in Mahalapye include visiting the local market to sample traditional foods and crafts, going on a game drive in the nearby Khama Rhino Sanctuary, or taking a dip in the Mahalapye hot springs. You could also consider attending cultural events such as music performances or dance festivals, which take place throughout the year.