Day 1 – Guests travel to Farm Days 2, 3 & 4 – Bushmen programme providing the range of interactive experiences referred’to under ‘The Bushmen Experience’ ending with a Bushmen healing dance on the final evening Day 5 – Travel back to … Continue reading →
The private farm where the Bushmen experience is provided is situated East of Ghanzi. Overseas guests generally fly in to Maun from where transport is available to the farm. Operational Times 1 April – 15 September are generally preferred times to … Continue reading →
The area of operation is not a malaria area but guests may choose to take medication particularly if travelling on to malaria areas
Sunscreen and insect repellent are essential
Comfortable walking clothes preferably neutral in colour Good walking boots/shoes suitable for walking in sand – worn in to avoid blisters Warm jacket and long trousers. Visitors walking in the months June to August may want to pack gloves and a … Continue reading →
The currency of Botswana is the Pula (meaning rain). Guests may wish to carry some cash in case they wish to purchase Bushmen crafts or contribute to staff gratuity.
During the operating period the Kalahari is warm to hot during the day and mild to cold at night. During mid-winter nights can be very cold. Rain is very rare and the days mostly cloudless.
Generally speaking, Botswana is probably one of the safest countries, if not the safest country in Africa to visit. It is politically stable and has a small population, most of whom live in the south and in urban areas.
However, no true wilderness and wildlife experience is possible without some exposure to danger. The adventure may not be suitable for the faint-hearted and a rush of adrenalin through wildlife encounters is possible.
However, to mitigate the exposure to danger, Walking & Cultural Safaris provides the following:
