Art & Craft Tour

Botswana



Art and Craft Tour that will take you to 4 villages around Gaborone, have a chance to buy some crafts and also enjoy lunch from a local restaurant.

Guided Cultural Tour to Mochudi, Oodi, and Manyana from Gaborone

This full-day tour from Gaborone suits travelers interested in Botswana’s local history, crafts, and rural village life.

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the Phuthadikobo Museum in Mochudi
  • Local lunch at Botswana Craft
  • Visit to the David Livingstone Memorial at Manyana
  • Watch traditional weaving by local women in Oodi

Description

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning for a 40 km drive north to Mochudi village. Explore the Phuthadikobo Museum to learn about the heritage of the Bakgatla tribe.

Next, travel to Oodi where you will observe and participate in traditional weaving crafts alongside local women. Then stop at Botswana Craft for lunch featuring local dishes, followed by time to browse and purchase souvenirs.

Continue to Gabane to see local pottery making before heading to Manyana. Join a guided walk to the Mma Sechele Monument and view rock paintings dating back 2,000 years by indigenous bush tribes. Visit the Livingstone Tree and memorial commemorating Dr David Livingstone.

On the return journey, pass through rural villages to experience everyday local life.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • All entrance fees

Excludes

  • Tips

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book this tour in the morning hours to fully enjoy daylight visits. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour visits Mochudi, Oodi, Gabane, and Manyana villages.
A local guide leads the day tour, providing insights into the culture and crafts of the area.
The tour starts with hotel pickup in Gaborone, Botswana.
You can visit the Phuthadikobo Museum in Mochudi to learn about the Bakgatla tribe history.
Yes, the tour includes observing traditional weaving crafts in Oodi village.
Yes, a local lunch is served at Botswana Craft during the tour.
The memorial is located in Manyana village and is included in the tour itinerary.
Mochudi is approximately 40 kilometers north of Gaborone.
Check the tour provider's website for current availability and seasonal recommendations.
No prior experience is needed; the tour is suitable for anyone interested in local culture and crafts.

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