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Meet the San

Meet the San

What you'll do

Explore San Bushman culture—the oldest culture on earth—on a short interpretive walk. See how they make bows and arrows, help them make a fire, use plants to quench your thirst. Learn how they survive through their knowledge of medicinal plants, animal behaviour and hunting. Best of all, enjoy their stories and sense of humour.

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Elephant encounters & desert adventures in Botswana
Botswana + Zimbabwe

Elephant encounters & desert adventures in Botswana

10 nights from $6.8K per person

Follow the paths of the San in Botswana
Botswana

Follow the paths of the San in Botswana

8 nights from $4.9K per person

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What You Need to Know About a Botswana Safari

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Meet your favourite Lion King Characters

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