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Thakadu Camp enquiries and reservations: thakadu@madbookings.com
The idea of Thakadu camp came about over a number of boozy evenings around the table on kabakae farm in the early 1990’s. A site was chosen at a lovely pan on the limestone ridge which runs through the property. The ancient Leadwood trees which thrive on this ridge have provided us with natural shade for the campsites and accommodation. Thakadu was opened with a view to providing affordable accommodation and camping in as natural as possible a Kalahari setting. Features of Thakadu Camp |
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Thakadu opened at Easter 1999 and quickly became a favourite dining place and watering hole for the local farming community as well as for the weary traveller. Thakadu is now managed by Chris and Jeanette Woolcott and offers reasonably priced accommodation in a lovely natural setting.
The San activities at Thakadu centre include walking with the bushman. To walk with these bushmen and witness their skills as gatherers and trackers firsthand, is a revelation not easily forgotten and if requested are available for traditional dances in the evening around the fire.
There are sadly no bushmen living a completely traditional way of life in Botswana Kalahari anymore, but many still have their traditional skills which supplement a life of general dependency in the settlements.
Accommodation is provided in three levels:
- 4 Meru Tents
- 2 Luxurious thatched Chalets
- 6 Cottage tents. These tents utilize the campsite ablutions
Camping:
We have a number of lovely campsites situated in a Leadwood cove serviced
by two ablution blocks. The campsites are all provided with 220V
power points, portable water and a braai (barbecue) pit. Campsites
differ is sizes can can take up to 25 campers per campsite.
Accommodation in MERU TENTS:
These are twin bedded East African style Safari tents which are erected
on rock plinths overlooking the surrounding bushlands. They are served
with mains electricity and have a shower and loo en-suite.
Accommodation in COTTAGE TENTS:
This is a bit more rustic accommodation, we have 6 cottage tents available.
These tents are twin bedded with electric lights but utilise the campsite
ablutions.
Some ideas of what to do at Thakadu Camp
Bar & Restaurant:
We have a well stocked bar, which is a popular waterhole by the
waterhole. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be ordered from the chef's
a’ la carte menu, including a selection of game meat at reasonable
prices and a selection of wines is available. There is something quite
special about winning and dinning in the bush, as small herds of kudu,
eland, impala, wildebeest and warthog come to the floodlit waterhole to
drink, graze and play.
Swimming pool:
A unique split-level swimming pool with a waterfall, ideal for adults
and children was build above the ground because the rock is so hard and
this can be a great attractions as temperatures sometimes creep into the
40's and has the added advantage of overlooking the waterhole.
Some activities at Thakadu Camp include:
Guided San Bushman walks, Unguided marked walking trails. Game drives
(including night drives), horse trails and Bushman dances are available
but should preferably be organised in advance.
Where is Thakadu Camp?
Thakadu Camp is situated near Ghanzi Village on a private game
reserve in the land of the “Khoi San” or Bushmen. Situated
670Km from Gaborone, 500Km from Windhoek and 280Km from Maun. Previously
extremely remote, Ghanzi is now served by the new Trans Kalahari Highway
which was completed in the late nineties.
The turn off to Thakadu is clearly sign posted 3km south
of Ghanzi. A three km rocky trail will bring you to the reception. Although
quite rough, the road is negotiable by even the lowest 2WD'"S. Thakadu
overlooks a natural pan with permanent waste, surrounded by ancient “motswiri”
or leadwood trees.The pan attracts large numbers of Kalahari Game and
a Fabulous variety of birds. Thakadu was opened in early 1999 with a view
to providing affordable accommodation and camping in as natural as possible
a Kalahari setting.
Email Thakadu Camp enquiries and reservations: thakadu@madbookings.com
Photographs of Thakadu Camp
Email Thakadu Camp enquiries and reservations: thakadu@madbookings.com
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