Pilikwe, Botswana

It's a 10 km trek from the main highway and another 32 km to the nearest town, so living in this rural Botswana village requires self-sufficiency. Pilikwe was founded by the local chief and is home to several well-known national footballers, but the isolated location and lack of infrastructure mean everyday life can be a persistent headache. Bordered by a hill on one side, the village offers little in the way of economic opportunities beyond subsistence farming and herding. Overall, Pilikwe is best suited for those seeking a remote, traditional lifestyle far from the trappings of modern society.