Macheng Bushfire Festival

23/06/2026

Profound moment and one of the highlights of the 4th Edition of Macheng Bushfire Macheng Bushfire Festival was witnessing active participation of a local female youth entrepreneurs showcasing her massage parlour business, Kokies SPA, and talents to a wider audience and to our distinguished guest Ruth Thomas, Miss World Botswana (2026).

We are proud to witness the impact and contribution of Macheng Bushfire Festival on Local Economic Development through provision of a platform that empowers young women, promotes local enterprise, and inspires the next generation of business leaders in Hukuntsi and beyond.

We continue to create opportunities, building confidence, and shaping a brighter future for our communities through Sports, Culture and Adventure.

Kgalagadi North District Council
Ministry of Sport And Arts Botswana
Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Botswana
Botswana Tourism
Hon Jacob Kelebeng
National Arts Council of Botswana
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs BW
Lesego Chombo
Sothokids culture agency
Hukuntsi Kgalagadi
Ranger girl off-roader bw
Team Jwaneng Racing
Duma Gideon Boko
Mmegi

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You from Kokie Spar 🌟

Kokie Spar extends its profound gratitude for the privilege and honor of rendering our services to Ruth Thomas, Miss World Botswana 2026, during her visit to Hukuntsi for the 4th Edition of the Macheng Bushfire Festival (2026).

It was a pleasure to be part of such a remarkable occasion and to serve a distinguished ambassador who continues to inspire the nation with grace, beauty, and purpose.

At Kokie Spar, we take immense pride in providing exceptional service and ensuring that every customer enjoys a memorable experience. We remain committed to excellence and look forward to welcoming and serving many more valued guests.

Thank you, Ruth Thomas, for choosing us, and thank you to the organizers of the Macheng Bushfire Festival for bringing this wonderful celebration to our community.

📞 For Bookings and Enquiries:
contact: 74366582
📍 Kokie Spar, Hukuntsi

18/06/2026

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Botswana Tourism
Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Botswana
National Arts Council of Botswana
Duma Gideon Boko
Kgalagadi North District Council
Hon Jacob Kelebeng
Seretse Khama Ian Khama
Mmegi
Ministry of Sport And Arts Botswana
Sothokids culture agency
Debswana Diamond Company

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 🙈