5Days/4Nights - Cultural Experience

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5Days/4Nights - Cultural Exprience

Introduction
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5Days/4Nights

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Cultural Experience Safari

Best safari destinations (Tsodilo Hills, Shakawe) Full - customizable tour idle for solo and group travelers. All meals, drinks and activities during safari, camping, 4x4 Vehicle, accommodation, mokoro and game walks to see explore the area.

Safari Highlights

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At a glance

Day 1 - Maun to Tsodilo Wilderness and Bushman Culture

Day 1 - Maun to Tsodilo Wilderness and Bushman Culture image

Journey from Maun to Tsodilo, Bushman Stories

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Leave Maun to Tsodilo

Meet your local hosts for the trip and explore the wilderness trails around the camp with a late lunch/afternoon tea. Later in the afternoon, the majestic Male Hill of Tsodilo transforms its colour to a deep purple as it towers above the seemingly endless flat Kalahari. Your local Bushman guide and expert host will share stories of the region and culture while the team prepares the fire and a traditional dinner cooked over the coals after sunset. Sitting around the fire under a blanket of stars, with the sound of the Kalahari as the backdrop, the local Bushman will share stories and reenact elements of the sacred “trance dance” as their ancestors have who frequented these sacred hills for millennia. Stories will be translated and interpreted by the local experts and guides. Reflect on ancient heritage before retiring to your traditional Bushman pod for the night.

Day 2 - Tsodilo Hills Rock Art and Culture

Day 2 - Tsodilo Hills Rock Art and Culture image

Explore Ancient Rock Paintings and Bushman Traditions

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Rock Painting Trails of Tsodilo Hills

The morning then takes you to the rock painting trails of Tsodilo Hills, where your guides and specialist host will take you on an exploration of these ancient paintings, said to date back tens of thousands of years. Your specialist guides will bring their knowledge of the area into the walk, making the previous night’s stories of ancient traditional shaman trans dances and ceremonies come to life as you explore and unravel this wonderfully preserved rock art and caves of Tsodilo.
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Lunch under the trees

After an incredible morning of hiking and cultural discovery, enjoy a nutritious lunch under the trees followed by an afternoon at leisure.
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Bushman Stories and Traditional Dinner

Later in the afternoon, the majestic Male Hill of Tsodilo transforms its colour to a deep purple as it towers above the seemingly endless flat Kalahari. Your local Bushman guide and expert host will share stories of the region and culture while the team prepares the fire and a traditional dinner cooked over the coals after sunset.

Day 3 - Leave Tsodilo to Shakawe and Okavango River Cruise

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River Cruise, Wildlife, and Sunset in Shakawe

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Arrival in Shakawe and Camp Setup

Arrival in Shakawe, check in at either Drotsky's cabins, Askiebos or Whitesands for camping. Setting up the site and prepare lunch, followed by siesta time.
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Okavango River Cruise and Wildlife Viewing

After resting around camp, we suggest a river cruise exploring the channels of the Okavango Panhandle and floodplain areas. The team will prepare a gorgeous private sundowner on a sandbank or island location, or simply enjoy a mesmerising sunset over the Okavango. Explore the local water-based wildlife, such as prolific birdlife, hippos, and the famous large Nxamaseri Nile crocodiles.
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Private Dinner on the Deck

Enjoy a private dinner on the deck by the fire, hosted by your guides, as you reflect on a stimulating few days of learning about ancient and modern local traditions.

Day 4 - Shakawe Craft Centre and Local Culture

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Explore Shakawe's Craft Centre and Culture

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Morning Breakfast

Have morning breakfast then explore the craft centre.
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Visit Shakawe Craft Centre

Explore the craft centre, Shakawe encompass the true nature of Botswana and its culture and is known as one of the most laid back locations in Botswana. Local woman have become known for their spectacular weaving skills and many tourists take time to watch these ladies in action and support local businesses by bargaining for a woven basket. Stopping over in this town is well worth your while and you may find ancient hidden secrets along your way.

Day 5 - Maun Departure and Safari End

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Safari Ends After Breakfast in Maun

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Breakfast

The safari officially ends after breakfast.
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Safari Ends in Maun

The safari officially ends after breakfast.
Map of the trip locations

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A. Maun

Maun, Botswana

B. Tsodilo Hills

Tsodilo Hills, Botswana

C. Shakawe

Shakawe, Botswana
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