Past Events

Saturday 6 October 2018 09:30 – 17:00 at Okavango River Lodge, Maun

The Botswana Wild Bird Trust, in partnership with Botswana Tourism held the inaugural Nkashi Classic mekoro race in Maun on Saturday 6 October 2018.

      

The main event will took place at Okavango River Lodge, with spectator spots along the Thamalakane River.

The Nkashi Classic was launched as a celebration of the mokoro and the nkashi which is used to propel it. It took the form of an individual time trial; each poler will race along a set course on the Thamalakane River, carrying two passengers who will be randomly assigned on the day of the race. Timing waskept, and at the end of the day the Delta’s fastest mokoro poler was crowned! The first race set off at 10:00 and festivitiescontinued throughout the day.

In addition to the races, there as traditional music, food and entertainment, a great day out for the whole family and a celebration of traditional Botswana customs.

There where various ways to partake in the event:

• Polers: Free registration. Includes lunch and prizes for top 10 placements Requirements: Experience in poling a mokoro
• Passengers: P80 registration, includes the opportunity to experience the thrill of a mokoro ride at high speed. Requirements: over 12 years of age
• Sponsorship: If you would like to sponsor a prize, food or gear for the event, please get in touch with us via email or cell phone with endorsement opportunities.

This is a non-profit event and aims at creating a fun filled day, celebrating Botswana traditional customs, food and entertainment.

We look forward to seeing you and your family at the next event

Registration is FULL – See you at the event.

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The number of polers and seats are limited so to take part in the event please ensure you have registered to secure your spot. You will receive a confirmation following registration.

• Via the website: Register as a poler or passenger via the form online below.
• Via cell phone: sms your full name, age and if you are ‘poler’ or ‘passenger’ to 72 396 507
• Passengers will be asked to pay for their seats prior to the event via an EFT or cash at our office in Maun.

We will provide the mekoro and nkashis, but polers are welcome to bring their own nkashi.

In addition, there will be spectator venues along the Thamalekane River whereone can enjoy a meal and a drink and watch the polers speeding past. These venues include Croc Camp, Audi Camp and Cresta Maun Lodge.

Look out for specials on the day at these venues.

 

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Sponsors and Supporters

A very special thank you to sponsors and businesses of Ngamiland who helped to sponsor the event.

Thank you Ngamiland for all your support

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Company – Support and Sponsorship

Aquarite – Sponsored water for polers
Botswana Wild Bird Trust – Event sponsorship
BTO – Assisting with logistics and event management
Camp Botswana – Children’s activities on the day
Conservation Music – Band and Music
Delta Meat Deli – Prize Sponsorship
Go fresh – Providing fresh food for Prego stand
Island Safari Lodge – Prize sponsorship
JCS online – Prize sponsorship
Kalahari Canvas – Prize sponsorship
Kana Jang – Traditional food and Prize sponsorship
Letaka Safaris – Provision of cooler boxes and gazebo
Medop – Prize sponsorship
Native Foods – Iced Tea
Ngami Data Services – Mapwork of the Delta
Ngami Marine – Prize sponsorship
Ngami Times – Advert sponsorship
Okavango Air Rescue – Medical support
Okavango River Lodge – Logistics
Okavango Wilderness Project – Prize sponsorship, Prego stand
Parkon – DJ and gazebo
Rileys Garage – Prize sponsorship
Safari Footprints – Provision of cooler boxes
Solar Zone – Prize sponsorship and gazebo
Spar – Prize sponsorship
Wilderness Safaris – Prize sponsorship

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