Participants in the program stay at the amazing looking Baines' Camp where they'll spend a couple of days surrounded by the amazing setting that is the Okavango. Each year the delta floods the plains in Botswana, creating a massive oasis that allows a spectacular array of plant and animal life to thrive. Elephants, hippos, lions and dozens more species make their home in the region which is amongst the best safari destinations on the planet.
Visitors taking part in the Delta Bush Skills Adventure will likely encounter those animals but they'll also be busy learning some valuable skills as well. On the first day of the itinerary they'll learn how to pole a mokoro – the traditional dugout canoes that the local people use for transportation along the Okavango. They'll also learn how to track animals, identify edible plants and find potable water while in the bush. The education will continue on day two with lessons on how to build a shelter, trap food and navigate simply by using the sun and stars.
Now by no means do I think that this Bush Skills training will prepare someone to survive in the wild, but it certainly would be a great deal of fun to take part in. If I were headed to Botswana for a safari, I'd definitely consider tacking on a few extra days to visit the Baines' Camp for what looks like a great extension. Considering the Okavango remains on my list of "must see" places, this seems like an excellent way to visit.