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Poler using nkashi along Thamalakane River PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Poler using nkashi along Thamalakane River PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

The Botswana Wild Bird Trust, in partnership with Botswana Tourism, will host the inaugural mokoro (canoe) race dubbed Nkashi Classic on October 6, 2018 at Okavango River Lodge in Maun.

Nkashi refers to a pole used by the poler to steer mokoro.

According to the event’s website, the main event will take place at Okavango River Lodge, with spectator spots along the Thamalakane River. 

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