Gudigwa Camp

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Location

Gudigwa Camp offers guests a rare opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Bukakhwe -one of the indigenous San Bushman peoples of the Okavango Delta. Okavango Delta, North Side Located 5 kms away from the Gudigwa community village.On private land of the Community Trust in the Community Concession Area Additional Information Activities focus around various aspects of both traditional and modern life in Botswana. Walks will reveal the secrets of the bush and guests will learn about the medicinal uses of plants, discover where to find underground water, and will learn how to survive off of nature's abundant resources. Villagers will perform traditional dances and songs, tell animated stories in their mother tongue - a language of "clicks" and guttural tones - and will cook local dishes for guests to sample. This "camp" and its activities take place 5 km away from the Gudigwa community. Walks with professional and traditional guides (men and women) to discover the secrets of the bush • Learning about the medicinal uses of various plants and tips on how to survive off nature�fs resources • Discovering where / how to find underground water sources • Learning how to make fire with sticks etc. • Villagers perform traditional dances and narrate animated local stories Children Policy · Children over 8+ welcome Location · Game/Wildlife Reserve Establishment Facilities · Bar Dining · Full Board ^back to top

Description

Attractions Their camp highlights the intimate connection between the Bukakhwe�fs cultural heritage and the surrounding natural environment. Guests will experience the traditional lifestyle of the Bukakhwe through authentic activities offered during their stay, including dancing, storytelling and bush walks. Gudigwa Camp has been developed by the Bukakhwe Cultural Conservation Trust, a trust that represents all the people of Gudigwa Village. Gudgiwa Camp has a marketing partnerhsip with Wilderness Safaris. Conservation International, an environmental NGO, helped develop the Gudigwa Camp project together with the community and Wilderness Safaris. As the largest remaining Bushman village in Botswana, the Gudigwa people are proud to be promoting this cross-cultural exchange with guests while reviving their traditional way of life. ^back to top

Amenities & Services

Guests will stay in large, cozy grass huts made from local materials and modeled after traditional bushman shelters. Each of the 8 units has comfortable beds and linen, solar lighting and its own open air toilet and hot shower. As the largest remaining Bushman village in Botswana, the Gudigwa people are proud to be reviving their culture which is rapidly changing due to modernization, and to be promoting cross-cultural exchange with the rest of the world. ^back to top

Activities & Facilities

Activities Wildlife, Game Drives, Safari, Walking /Hiking, Photography, Birding, Cultural experience ^back to top