Macheng Bushfire Festival

09/06/2026

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Good evening from Hukuntsi airstrip in Kgalagadi North.

Four days to Africa’s biggest aviation gathering.

The countdown is real now.

From the quiet runways of Hukuntsi to the energy building in Gaborone for AviaDev Africa 2026.

Botswana’s skies are getting ready.

Safe travels to every delegate, pilot and partner making their way in.

The same spirit that connected remote airstrips like this one is what we’re bringing to the main stage: connectivity that leaves no one behind.

Welcome to Botswana.

08/06/2026

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07/06/2026

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SAN HEALING DANCE HIGHLIGHT OF MACHENG BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL

In an age where civilisation and modernity often dominate, one may be forgiven for thinking that Kgalagadi culture has faded into memory.

Yet that rhetoric is erased the moment you witness the rich traditional dances that communities in the area still uphold with pride.

At Macheng Bushfire, the San healing dance and other indigenous performances stand as living proof that the culture is not dead, but alive, breathing, and passed on from one generation to the next.

Now in its 4th edition, held on Saturday the show prides itself on a signature ritual, ‘the healing dance around the fire’ called num dance in Sesarwa’ that brought an endearing spectacle, leaving revelers captivated.

The night programme culminated with the healing dance around the fire, performed by a beautiful collaboration of groups comprising different Basawa traditional dancing groups from D’Kar, Maake and Zutshwa.

Revelers watched in awe as the groups delivered an eye-catching, inspirational and spiritual performance.

This is where the group collaborate without having practices together, but they danced in oneness, moving on a seemingly same formation as if they have had rehearsed for years.

The dance encompassed singing and clapping around the fire while dancers brought in their classical performance in a circle for a full hour without stopping.

FULL STORY: https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/91694

07/06/2026

The official lighting of the 2026 Macheng Bushfire 🔥 by Seretse Khama Ian Khama, His Excellency the Former President of the Republic of Botswana and Kgosikgolo of Bangwato in Hukuntsi Kgalagadi.

This symbolic moment marked the beginning of another unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, tourism, unity, and community development. As the flames rise, they ignite the spirit of the Kgalagadi and reaffirm our collective commitment to preserving our traditions while creating opportunities for future generations.

The lighting of the Macheng Bushfire stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, cultural pride, and the enduring legacy of our people.

Thank you to all attendees, partners, sponsors, performers, exhibitors, and community members who joined us to witness this historic occasion.

🔥 Macheng Bushfire Festival, Keeping the Fire of Heritage Burning!

Kgalagadi North District Council
Team Jwaneng Racing
Ranger girl off-roader bw
Botswana Tourism
National Arts Council of Botswana
Ruth Thomas
Debswana Diamond Company
Duma Gideon Boko
Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Botswana
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs BW

04/06/2026

We look forward to showing Team Jwaneng Racing and the world more pans...

We are immensely proud to have been a part of the 4th Edition of the Macheng Bushfire Festival , our journey does not start this year, this is our 3rd year in partnership but this year we invited our Botswana motorsport family and they responded to our call in huge numbers, we had a nice offroad ride and got to see the different picturesque pans.

All these years we thought Hukuntsi pan was the largest 🙈

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

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