Mochudi: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mochudi is one of the larger villages in Botswana with a population of 50,321 people in 2022. It is situated in the Bakgatla tribal region, in Kgatleng District, about 37 km (23 mi) northeast of Gaborone.

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Now in the cityMochudi+33°CPartly cloudy · sunset 06:30 PMupdated 01:28 PM

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Exchange rateP 14.10per 1 $BWP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Pretoria≈ 3 hr 30 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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New information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

crime

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Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime . Crime Petty crime and crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes are also common, including home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and “smash and grabs” from vehicles.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Mochudi: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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