This morning we made a brief visit to Xaxaba village, spotting several giraffes along the way. Our guide explained the villagers’ way of life, their “general store”, and how a headman is elected and governs the village. We had the opportunity to shop, and the villagers presented songs and dances. Unfortunately, my camera batteries were exhausted and my spares were back at camp, so I could take only a few pictures.
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We then took a short flight to our next destination, Camp Kalahari on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Our tents had fewer amenities (no A/C) but were still comfortable (running water and flush toilets). Horses from the nearby stable wander the camp freely.
This bird was looking for something stronger than juice…
My tent at Camp Kalahari
Horses grazing outside my tent
The path to my tent (#4)
Georgia O’Keeffe was here…
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After lunch and a siesta, we took a walk with the San Bushmen, who pointed out animal tracks and droppings and explained the uses for different animals and plants. They also lit a fire from scratch. We returned to camp for a sundowner and dinner at the main lodge.
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