Hukuntsi, meaning "many corners", is named for its status as one of the four major villages in its region of the Kgalagadi Desert.

Hukuntsi is the headquarters for the Kgalagadi North Sub-District thus it is home to the Rural Administration Centre for government offices.

Amenities available in Hukuntsi include guest houses, several take away restaurants, an independently owned supermarkets, two wholesalers, butcheries and variety shops.

Weather in Hukuntsi varies dramatically- very cold nights in the winter and very hot days in the summer.

It is located in the Kalahari Desert and the village has a primary school.