Grassland Bushman Lodge

Location and Access: Grasslands Bushman Lodge is situated on the western edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana some 80 kilometres northeast of Ghanzi.  Access to the lodge is via charter flight from Maun, or you may drive to Ghanzi and be transferred to the lodge from there.

Accommodation:  Accommodation at Grassland Bushman Lodge is offered in 8 chalets, well furnished with private en suite facilities. 

General Camp Details: There are two main buildings which have indoor and outdoor dining facilities. There is a swimming pool and a fire pit overlooking an illuminated water pan, always active with game.

Activities and experiences:  Your host, Neeltjie Bower, enjoys a close relationship with the local Bushman people, and is able to offer guests an insightful experience with them, which will include searching for food, making medicines from plants and trees, their hunting skills, fire-making and the building of their homes. You will learn about their pastimes and communal games and will see ceremonial dances or story-telling occasions.  This Bushman experience is authentic one.

The Predator Project, run in conjunction with the Department of Wildlife, ensures that problem predators are captured and kept in semi-captivity, where they are ensured safety, and enable guests to be educated regarding their dilemma.  Species like wild dog and cheetah are saved from certain extinction in this way.  Predators currently assisted include wild dog, leopard and cheetah.

Grassland Bushman Lodge offers a riding safari suitable for everyone, from experienced horsemen to complete novices. Rides can be of any length from one hour to three days. On horseback, you will gain a different perspective on the environment and get closer to game.  Longer rides should be booked in advance. 

On game drives, large herds of strictly Kalahari Game may be spotted, like eland, oryx and blue wildebeest.  Duiker and steenbok, porcupine, aardvark, and brown hyena are frequent visitors too.