The Makgadikgadi Epic experience

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New experiences: The author enjoying her very first camel ride

Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I could be fascinated by adventure tourism. The thought of skydiving, hiking, sleeping in a tent, or anything to do with that kind of 'fun' never crossed my mind. A single road trip to Makgadikgadi Epic changed all that.

When asked if I wanted to go cover Makgadikgadi Epic, courtesy of the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO), I was a bit sceptical. The whole idea of camping has never been my drill.

Just the thought of leaving my comfortable and warm bed just to ‘suffer’ four or more days in a cold tent and even worse, struggling to get long hot showers, did not thrill me. However, the tourist and courageous woman in me prompted me to try new things and I obliged.

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The Makgadikgadi Epic experience

Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I could be fascinated by adventure tourism. The thought of skydiving, hiking, sleeping in a tent, or anything to do with that kind of 'fun' never crossed my mind. A single road trip to Makgadikgadi Epic changed all that.

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