The guide to Botswana’s Vulture Thrust Metal Fest
Staff, 2022-10-21 23:27:31,
A big festival is an excellent reason to plan a trip – but if you’re looking for an off-the-beaten path experience, you’re going to need a guide. Here, writer Jamie Fullerton explains why Bostwana’s heavy metal festival is worth traveling for and how to make it happen.
Botswana’s heavy metal scene is one of Africa’s most exciting and welcoming music subcultures and it’s finding a new home in October 2022 for the return of Vulture Thrust Metal Fest.
Offering high-octane rock with a vibrantly inclusive attitude, the event will take place in the village of Rakops in central Botswana. It promises a unique way to explore the African country, whether you love metal or not.
As well as a place to rock out in famously friendly Botswana, the small festival is a base for visitors exploring the surrounding game reserves and going on heavy metal safaris of sorts.
Here’s everything you need to know about the bash.
What is Vulture Thrust Metal Fest?
Vulture Thrust Metal Fest marks the return of heavy rock festivals to Botswana after two years of COVID-19 shutdowns.
Rakops will briefly become the center of Botswana’s metal subculture, with bands and fans setting up camp in the village on October 28-29. With the event taking place near the tourist town Maun, organizers hope to attract more foreigners than previous local rock festivals have. 500-600 fans in total are expected.
2022 marks the third incarnation of Vulture Thrust but will be its first happening ‘IRL.’ It was set to launch in…
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