Baleni Camp
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A slice of culture from the Baleni region
Baleni is an environment where nature, economy and spiritualism have a rich integration. With an economy strongly dependent on traditional salt-mining, visiting Baleni allows the responsible traveller the opportunity to see how modern people integrate ancient traditions and techniques into their 21st century lives.
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Mama Maria Mukhari at Baleni Camp introducing guests to the ancestors before commencing the ancient process of Salt Harvesting.
During the winter months guests at Baleni Camp can watch local ladies harvesting salt from the crystals that are deposited from the geo-thermal spring. This is an ancient skill and of important economic value to the people of the area.
