Bushman Plains Camp

Bushman Plains Camp is Botswana’s First Bushman-owned Safari Camp in the Heart of the Okavango Delta.

Bushman Plains is the only Botswana safari camp to be majority owned by Bushmen. The majority owners are three brothers, who were in the last generation of the Bukakwe clan of Bushmen to live the nomadic life of hunter-gatherers

Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
Bushman Plains Camp
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What Bushman Plains Camp will offer to you:

Description

Bushman Plains Camp is Botswana’s First Bushman-owned Safari Camp in the Heart of the Okavango Delta.

Bushman Plains is the only Botswana safari camp to be majority owned by Bushmen. The majority owners are three brothers, who were in the last generation of the Bukakwe clan of Bushmen to live the nomadic life of hunter-gatherers.

The camp is located within a 370,000-acre wilderness, utilizing a prime wildlife area where only two other camps operate, making this one of Botswana’s most exclusive safari areas. Highly skilled guides and trackers lead your daily activities. Game drives are in open-sided vehicles, include off road driving, and are the best way to have close-up viewing of the plentiful wildlife. You are with the masters of the bush, and they will share with you their phenomenal tracking skills. If you are keen, you can take to foot along with your guide/tracker team to learn about the tracks. After dark we are able to night drive using red-filtered spotlights to minimize disturbance as you seek out the active nocturnal animals.

Bushman Plains is blessed with permanent water channels, allowing us year round to offer exploration of the Okavango by mokoro (dugout canoe poled by a guide like a gondola). This is the traditional means of transportation in the Okavango Delta and allows you to experience the environment in a different way.

Bushman Plains offers the Okavango’s premier cultural experience. Our Bushmen staff is proud to share their culuture. Story telling, music and dancing have always been central to the culture of the first people, and they share these important aspects of life with guests. You will be one of the rare few who learns the lifestyle of our most ancient ancestors.

Location

Accommodation

Meru Guest Tents

Bushman Plains is an intimate camp with just four classic Meru style guest tents. The tents are large (8m x 4m) with an en-suite bathroom area included. The tents feature beds that can be configured as twin or king with teak bed frames, solar lighting, pedestal fans, flush toilets, and bucket shower. Each tent is tucked under a towering island forest with wonderful views of open flood plains.

Room Facilities

Fan

Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Lounge Area

Safe

Shower

Verandah

Services

Activities

Game Drives

Game drives are in open-sided vehicles, include off road driving, and are the best way to have close-up viewing of the plentiful wildlife. We feature a guide and tracker team, with the tracker greatly enhancing the experience by being able to focus on finding and following fresh predator tracks.

Unlike most safari camps our drives do not have to be confined to staying in the vehicle. You are with the masters of the bush, and they will share with you their phenomenal tracking skills. If you are keen, you can take to foot along with your guide/tracker team to learn about the tracks they are following.

Night Game Drives

Night game drives provide the opportunity to seek out nocturnal animals, increasing the diversity of species encountered. Night drives also increase the chance of seeing animals during their most active time – sometimes the lions that are sleeping all day get on the move once darkness falls.

Typically the afternoon game drive stops for a sundowner drink to enjoy the stunning sunset. The drive back to camp is then in the darkness while your tracker utilizes a spotlight to search for animals. For guests with interest and stamina we can also arrange to do a night drive after dinner, increasing the chances of finding the more nocturnal creatures.

Walking Safaris

Walking safaris are available to focus on the small secrets of the bush. Your guide can teach you about spoor (tracks), scat, and other signs of wildlife. You will also learn about medicinal plants and the legendary Bushman survival skills.

Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions

We are blessed with permanent water channels, allowing us year round to offer exploration of the Okavango by mokoro (dugout canoe poled by a guide like a gondola). This is the traditional means of transportation in the Okavango Delta and allows you to experience the environment in a different way.

Bushman Culture

At Bushman Plains we are able to offer the Okavango’s premier cultural expeirnece. Our Bushmen staff proudly share their culuture. Story telling, music and dancing have always been central to the culture of the first people, and they share these important aspects of life with our guests. Cultural walks share Bushman survival skills and traditions. You will be one of the rare few who learns the lifestyle of our most ancient ancestors as each day guests experience The Way of the Bushman.

Hot Air Ballooning – Optional Activity at Added Cost

Hot air ballooning over the Okavango is available seasonally from April to September. Each balloon ride is limited to 4 people for an intimate experience and must be booked in advance.

Chopper to Creation: Visit to Tsodilo Hills UNESCO World Heritage Site – Optional Activity at Added Cost

The Bushmen believe that Humankind was created at the Tsodilo Hills, and thus this is a one-of-a-kind expedition to complete your Bushman cultural experience.

This is a spiritual place, famed for its incredible Bushman art that was dubbed by Laurens van der Post as the “Louvre of the Desert”. Tsodilo Hills has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its estimated 4,500 rock art paintings date back as much as 24,000 years, while the record of human presence extends beyond an astounding 100,000 years!

This extraordinary excursion begins with a helicopter landing on the Bushman Plains. You then enjoy the exceptional scenic views crossing a large swath of the Okavango Delta, before arriving to the Tsodilo Hills. At Tsodilo Hills you are met by a vehicle and private San Bushman guide, who shares the world class treasures of this magical place with you – bringing the unique Bushman point of view as you hike amongst some of the best of the 400+ rock art sites available. Cold drinks and a picnic lunch are included, before you helicopter back to camp. The entire excursion takes between 4 to 5 hours, delivering a remarkable experience, that due to its remote location very few visitors to Botswana receive.

Activities on Site (some activities may be seasonal)

Bird Watching

Catch-and-release Fishing

Game Drives

Game Viewing

Game Walks

Mokoro Excursion

Natural History Tours

Night Drives

Safaris

Scenic Flights

Walks (Guided)

Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Cultural Tours

Fine Dining

Fishing

Game Drives

Game Viewing

GameWalks

Helicopter Rides

Hot-air Ballooning

Mokoro Excursion

Safaris

Walks (Guided)

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