Mochudi

Mochudi is one of the larger villages in Botswana with a population of around 40,000. It is situated in the Bakgatla tribal region, about 37 km (23 miles) northeast of Gaborone. The village lies several kilometres from the main Gaborone–Francistown road, and can be found by taking the turning at Pilane.

Mochudi was settled by the Tswana people in 1871.

Tourism

The only tourist destination of note inside Mochudi is the Phuthadikabo Museum at the top of the hill, which contains old photographs and historical texts relating to Mochudi and the history of the Bakgatla people. It is housed in a building that was originally the first school of Mochudi, as is evident from the outside appearance. Nearby is the hulk of the first tractor owned by a Batswana.

Mochudi is known for its traditional painted houses and still has a traditional kgotla (tribal meeting place).