The coupled up amongst us are busy planning and maybe even blackmailing each other for the best valentine’s day gifts. From romantic dinners with delicious food to spa days full of pampering, there are always lots of opportunities for couples to celebrate their love in Gaborone.

Self love looks good, always!

But what about the single folks who’d also want to celebrate their freedom, because yes being single can be a real good thing. It could be that you have just extricated yourself from a toxic relationship which calls for a celebration. Or just the joy of being free to roam.

In recent years we have experienced an increasing call to tune in internally and prioritize ourselves, to fill our cups and celebrate the self. Selfcare and self-love have become such common phrases that a Google search generates more than five billion and three billion results for these keywords respectively and for good reason. It has become critical to be very intentional about creating a joyful space for and within the self. As we grow older this becomes even more important especially for us women. Our responsibilities are bottomless. We  literally carry the home, raise our children, take care of our ailing parents, support our siblings and the list goes on and on.

Like I mentioned, If you are single you’re likely not going to be getting chocolates or flowers I’m afraid. The good news though is that you can still have an enriching valentine’s day celebration. You can do fun activities that fill your cup to honour the love of your life; yourself!

This year, why not try something out-of-the-ordinary and enjoy one of these unique Valentine’s experiences?

Fun ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Gaborone

We have five fun ideas to celebrate valentine’s day in Gaborone even if you’re single, especially if you’re single.

1. Si Spa has a wide array of luxurious beauty treatments at a reasonable cost. They offer waxing, facials, massages, manicures & pedicures as well as body scrubs. The best news is that you can do this alone or with your fellow single girlfriends for extra fun. The ambiance is great, the stuff is friendly and the location is not only central but accessible and stunning. The cherry on top is that Si Spa offers vouchers which gives you ample time to utilize it at your convenience.
2. Yownn Yoga Breakfast at Ate@Design; this is a bespoke event that combines yoga, breakfast and a hangout, what’s not to love? If you have been wanting to experience yoga but have not been able to for whatever reason, this is a great event to do just that. You get to experience yoga in a fun and accessible way, on a Saturday morning when you’re not to rushed, with beautiful community of women who support each other on and off the mat. In addition, there is a nourishing breakfast in a local eatery that celebrates art and showcases local artists’ work as décor. The ambiance is to die for. You will leave filled refreshed, and nourished, it is a great place to meet and make new friends. This event is perfect to do your with girls, or solo. The Valentine’s themed Yownn Yoga Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday 11^th February 2023, the ticket is P280 per person.
3. White Label Fragrance Candle making class is back on the 11^th of February 2023. You can expect to have a fun experience where you will be learning the basics of candle making, playing around with scents and colour. For this experience dress casually and come prepared immerse yourself in this therapeutic experience. The ticket is P400 for singles and P600 for couples, so why not bring your girl pals for this enriching experience?
4. Farmer’s Market in Phakalane is another fun experience that you can do for valentine’s day. It takes place every Saturday morning at the Serbian Church behind Acassia mall. Entrance is free, and you call buy goodies such as coffee, baked goods, books, cheese, dairy products, biltong etc. There are shaded spots where you can hang out with your girls taking in the fresh air and people watching. It is a perfect place to meet new people. Pro tip: carry cash as they do not swipe.
5. Valentine’s Dinner for two at Ate@Design; this is an exclusive event for just 15 couples so you will have to book early to avoid disappointments. Do remember though that a couple can be yourself and your girl pal, and why not? The menu is to die for and coupled with Ate@Design cool vibe we have no doubt you’ll have a wholesome day with your loved one. The ticket is P1000 for a three-course meal with specially selected wines.

Conclusion

Don’t let yet another Valentine’s Day pass you by just because you are single, grab one of our five fun ideas and celebrate the heck out of this lover’s day. Make sure to book early so that you don’t miss out on this beautiful experiences.

P.S. Yownn Yoga Breakfast tickets are still available, out theme this year is #beYownnValentine