Bushman Dance Festival   

9th to the 20th August 2008

(Mopane Level)

WE VISIT THE MOST HALLOWED PLACES IN BUSHMEN CULTURE, ATTEND THE ANNUAL DANCE FESTIVAL AND SEE HOW MODERN PRESSURES HAVE AFFECTED THEIR LIFE-STYLES.

PAX = MIN 3, MAX 16 (MAX 10 PER VEHICLE)

ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive Maun and drive to Shakawe and overnight on the banks of the Okavango river at Drotsky’s cabins’ . Camp
DAY 2. We drive to Tsodilo Hills, which the Bushmen regard as the birthplace of man. and explore the hills with their 1500 plus rock paintings. We discuss the cultural importance to the bushmen. Camp.
DAY 3. Gadikwa. Cross the Okavango by barge and drive along the Okavango river to Gadikwa Camp which is a camp built with traditional materials and run by river bushmen. Lodge.
DAY 4. Gadikwa. Walk with the bushmen and learn about their incredible knowledge of their environment.
DAY 5.. Sepupa. Recross the Okavango and head south towards Ghanzi. Overnight at Sepupa. Camp.
DAY 6. Ghanzi. Drive to D’Kar where we camp.
DAY 7. Ghanzi. Visit the San Museum at D’kar and attend the Dance Festival.
DAY 8. New Xade. Visit the new home of the bushmen who were evicted from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and see how they have adjusted to the new environment.
DAY 9. Enter the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) in search of the bushmen who have returned to the CKGR.
DAY 10. We travel across the remote CKGR to Molapo and visit a settlement of bushmen deep in the Kalahari.
DAY 11. We wend our way north and camp in the Makgadikgadi Game Reserve at.Kumaga
DAY 12. . Game drive along the Boteti river and return to Maun in time for onward flight.

THESE SAFARIS OFFER:

• Comfortable equipment
• Staff to do the back-up work
• Public or private camp sites, wherever possible
• Group departures where individuals may join
• Unspecified licensed and experienced professional guides
• Set itineraries
• Set departure dates & pre-booked camp sites during peak seasons
• Tailored itineraries by special arrangement and dependent on availability of camp sites
• Lodge accommodation can be worked into the itinerary at additional cost


WHAT IS INCLUDED:

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

• Walk-in tents (3 x 3 m) with built-in floors, mosquito gauze on door and windows
• Small shaded front verandah with door mats
• Camp beds with thin (80 mm / 3 in) mattresses (in a bedroll to keep bedding dust proof when moving camp)
• Full linen (1 pillow, pillow case, sheets, duvet, duvet cover, towels & 1 x light extra blanket)
• Toiletries: (toilet paper only)

ABLUTION FACILITIES:

• Shared shower (private portable shower filled on request with hot water by camp staff) or shower in public camp site
• Shared bush toilet (toilet with seat over a pre-dug pit with ash to fill in as you go) or toilets in public camp sites
• Wash stands outside tent - one per tent - filled with hot water every morning


DINING FACILITIES:

• Gazebo – used occasionally at the discretion of the staff to provide shade & protection from the wind & rain
• Dining table & stools
• Tableware: table cloths & paper napkins, durable melamine crockery, cutlery
• Two course meals throughout
• Limited Bar: filtered water, boxed wine & cordials (Full bar available for purchase on request)


STAFF:

• Experienced licensed guide
• Limited staff complement to help with camp chores
• Staff may travel with guests in same vehicle
• Guests could be asked to assist the guide or staff with occasional camp chores such as collecting firewood or water, packing up camp, etc

VEHICLES:

• Open game drive vehicles with shade roof, game viewing seats &   long range fuel tanks
• Seat 10 pax (3 per seat) plus driver/guide
• Game drive vehicle pulls trailer with all camping equipment
• Luggage space is restricted to approx 15 kg per person

ACTIVITIES:

• All activities as specified by tour operator
• Usually 2 activities per day

FEES:

• Park entry and camping fees
• Government taxes & levies
• Road levies
• Public liability

OTHER:

• Medical kit
• Limited reference library

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AND AT COST):

• Fishing Tackle
• Children’s games & books


WHAT IS EXCLUDED:

• International flights
• Any lodge accommodation or meals not specified
• Any transfers & excursions not specified
• Travel, cancellation & medical insurance
• Charter flights
• Specialist guides
• Private or en suite ablutions
• Extras: flash lights & batteries, thermos water bottle & mugs, hot   water bottle in winter, plastic rain coats or umbrellas in summer
• Linen (x-tra blankets & pillows, towels, face cloth, change of linen   during safari)
• Toiletries: (soap, hand cream, mosquito repellant, sun block, mirror,   tissues)
• Drinks: beer, alcoholic beverages, bottled wine, mixers, bottled   water
• Laundry
• Visas
• Airport departure taxes
• Tips & gratuities for guides and camp staff