Bushmen's Camp

After a long drive into the bush we had breakfast by a huge boab tree then a bit further down the road we visited a bushmen's camp.

These people are nomadic hunters so do not keep many possessions because they would have to carry them around.

Sunrise Along the Road To The Bushmen's Camp

Outside One Of The Bushmen's Huts

Learning To Shoot An Arrow
Where She Goes, Nobody Knows

A Happy  Kid With A Present

Showing The Boys How To Play Tennis With Thongs

We also visited another tribe who are metal workers who make arrow heads and bangles. They also live a very basic life without running water or electricity.

Metal Arrow Heads Made By Tribesmen

Bangles Made By The Tribesmen

Pouring Copper To Make Bangles

The Ladies Of The Tribe

Thong Made From A Car Tyre

Maree With One Of The Beautifully Decorated Women

Metal Arrow Head We Watched Being Made

Pricklewood Fence Around The House To Keep Out Hyenas

Front Door To The Tribesmen's Hut

Carrying Firewood For Cooking

You Are Lucky If You Have Donkeys To Cart Water

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