Walking with the Kalahari Bushmen
The San interpret the signs of the bush like no one else, all senses build a picture of their world. Beyond this, on the hunt, San tap into the spirit world, entering the minds of their quarry. This natural understanding has to be seen to be believed.
Area
Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari
Type
Community & Culture
History
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
Being on foot in the bush is one of those great experiences of sensory overload; the sights, sounds, and smells are so alien to you and me. Most visitors to Africa are fortunate to be taken walking by an expert safari guide; the things you can learn and sights you witness with these professionals are often memorable. However, if the opportunity arises to walk with the San, the Bushmen of the Kalahari, this is an experience not to be missed. These men and women are the original inhabitants of this land, and their relationship with their natural environment is phenomenal; they depend on their skills and knowledge passed down over millennia for survival. Their ability to 'run' a track, to find water in the harshest of environments, and to intimidate the largest of Kalahari lions—all with a wide smile and wonderful sense of humor—makes spending time with these people an incredibly rewarding and educational experience. Surely one of the most unforgettable experiences in Africa.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationMeno A Kwena
Located on cliffs overlooking the Boteti River, Meno A Kwena is a unique camp which harks back to the authentic safari experience of the past. The traditional style is combined with modern facilities, as well as superb river views.
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View AccommodationJack’s Camp
Jack's Camp was set up by the legendary African character Jack Bousfield, who was one of the great explorers and adventurers of the continent. There are just ten tents and this intimate camp is one of only two permanent camps in the Makgadikgadi.
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View AccommodationSan Camp
The newly refurbished and classically elegant San Camp comprises just six canvas tents set widely spaced apart in a most dramatic location, The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, thus creating an oasis of civilization in a fascinating environment.
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View AccommodationNxai Pan Camp
Nxai Pan is situated on a fascinating fossil pan of the same name, overlooking beautiful grasslands so typical of this area. The game viewing is excellent, and the camp offers a true contrast to the Okavango Delta and other areas of Botswana.
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View AccommodationDinaka
Dinaka Safari Lodge is a charming tented camp located in a private reserve cradling the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. This unique location offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the varied landscape and wildlife of the Kalahari.
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View AccommodationCamp Kalahari
Run by Uncharted Africa Safaris, the simple and rustic little Camp Kalahari is found in the incredible Makgadikgadi Pans, and offers guests the chance to explore the vast and ever-changing moonscape of the pans by vehicle, on horseback or on foot.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceMeerkats on the Makgadikgadi
Down in the Makgadikgadi Pans, and accessible from both Jack's and San Camp, is a very special, habituated clan of meerkats, which have been studied by scientists for years. Guests to Jack's and San are able to visit and observe quietly.
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