3 Day Eastern Kalahari Bushman
& Batswana Tribes
Join us on an exceptional expedition where we discover the lifestyles
and traditions of some of Namibia’s oldest cultural groups.
This 3 day safari is designed to give you an in-depth look into
the lives of the San Bushman and Batswana tribes, allowing you to
discover them up close and personal, as we witness their daily lives
and activities.
· Learn about the real issues which face ordinary people
in rural communities in Eastern Kalahari
· Stay in a rural homestead –eat/taste, sleep &
learn about daily life of the local people
· Visit the modern villages of both the San Bushman and the
Batswana communities
· Make friends with Namibians whom you would not otherwise
meet
· Join a working tour with us as it goes about promoting
rural development
· Meet and stay with the host family
· Be part and seek to assist local communities to be able
to support themselves through income generation projects and community
development programmes.
Prices in South African Rand
Price per person:R 6,555 Minimum two people
Price per person:R 4,455 Miaximum 4 - 6 people
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Safaris include:
Vehicle, Fuel & a local Namibian experienced driver-guide
Camping in traditional hut- twin beds/mattress sharing basis
Bushman & Batswana cultural activities as per itinerary
Community and Landlord Fees
Epako Township Tour
Local village visits
Meals as per itinerary
Pick up & drop off from your accommodation in Windhoek
Administration fees
Safaris exclude:
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
tips and or porterage
Personal Medical-Travel-/ and Luggage Insurance
All flights, any additional meals & optional activities/services
all expenses of a personal nature ( e.g. laundry, souvenir purchases,
telephone charges ).
Any other stuff not mentioned in the inclusive part above
Guide Itinerary
Safari Tour Details
Meal Codes: (B = Breakfast L = Lunch D
= Dinner)
Day 1 Windhoek – Kalahari Desert / Kalahari San Bushman
Village (+/-450 km) (D) (camping)
Kalahari San Bushman Village
Today we drive to a rustic local community based camp in the Kalahari
Desert, via the eastern town of Gobabis. There will be time for
guest to have coffee/tea at own cost, while your guide buys fresh
supplies. We continue our journey south east, driving past saltpans
with an immense wide open space into the heart of the Kalahari Desert.
Here you will have the opportunity to observe how local communities
are able to farm in the Kalahari and survive the test of time. On
arrival late/mid afternoon we will welcome by the San/Bushmen dancers,
At the bushman traditional village/camp guest will enjoy traditional
bushman dancing, and songs, and the meaning of the songs will be
translated for you, including old story telling to obtain insight
into the unique survival techniques of the oldest tribes in Namibia.
Please note that here guests need to ask question and share their
experience with communities we visit. We then set up our camp and
relax or call it a day. The night will be spent around the campfire.
Camping on sharing basis including Dinner
Day 2 Epukiro Boiteko Batswana Village:
We start the day with a morning bushwalk where we learning more
about the Bushman’s hunting techniques such as tracking and
stalking. The women and men will teach us about many edible plants,
where to look for them and how they are used, e.g. contraceptives
and healing. We also visit their local traditional craft village
spending time with them, gaining first-hand knowledge on how they
make their crafts including bow and arrow.
After lunch we continue to the Historical Epukiro Mission, we embark
on a journey passing the commercial farms to the communal land while
observing the changing environment as we go deeper into the Kalahari
dessert. On arrival we set up camp or check into our Batswana traditional
huts. Then, companied by our host/guide we visit the modern village
with shops, schools, and a clinic and share our views with the local
communities. Our village local guides will take us around the village/mission
so as to understand and witness the real life of the Batswana communities
in their rural settings. This will either be done on foot or hire
a local person with a donkey cart.
We will also have the opportunity to experience an exceptional Batswana
traditional dance incorporating a demonstration of a traditional
wedding, combining music and the natural dancing rhythm, as well
as the drama of the Batswana Boiteko communities. Guests will witness
the Batswana Traditional food preparations and afterwards story
telling around the fire before we call it a day.
Camping on a shared basis including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Epukiro Boiteko Batswana Village – Gobabis
- Windhoek (+/-500km) (B)
After breakfast we continue our journey back to Windhoek, making
a stop in Gobabis long enough to take part in the Epako Township
Tour, rounding off our cultural adventure. When all have bid their
farewell’s, we head East towards our last destination, Windhoek.
On arriving back in Windhoek, you will be dropped you off at your
accommodation.
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