Bushman Walk with the San in Windhoek
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
These San are the only Bushmen in Windhoek who share their ancient knowledge of the traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle. This guided tour will take you on a delightful two-hour walk, featuring a variety of stops to enrich your experience. It is designed to be easy and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. You will learn about the ancient wisdom of bush plants and how the San people use them for different purposes. Also, you will get an introduction into their Click-language, and they will show you how to read animal tracks. You will watch them making fire in a traditional way and they will dance for you. Learn how to make jewelleries out of the shell of ostrich eggs and get a better comprehension about their current life situation in Namibia. Through this activity the culture of the San can remain alive, and the younger generations can acquire nearly forgotten skills. The income from these activities provides the impoverished San with an opportunity to sustain themselves.
Inclusions
What's included
- Infosheet about the ancient knowledge of the San
- Taking pictures/videos of the San Bushmen
- Free ticket for children below 6 years
- Tour Guide (English)
- 2-hours Bushman Walk in the Namibian nature
- A short introduction to the non-profit activities on the farm
What's not
- Craft items like ostrich egg jewelleries & Bushmen knives etc. can be purchased (cash only)
- Cold drinks and water bottles are available for 20 NAD
Itinerary
Our farm in Brakwater is situated in a beautiful natural surrounding of Windhoek. It takes hardly 1/2 hour to reach the animal-assisted therapy center of our Non-Profit Organisation Human Dreams Namibia where the Walk will start. You will spend 2 hours with the Bushmen.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 74 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5A great time!
We had a great day - from the pick up at our hotel to the walk with the San Bushman. Our guide was great as were the Bushmen we met. It was a great experience!
5Namib trip
This was an amazing experience. I was nervous at first but now this is a highlight of my trip. This became a cultural exchange experience. They show more interest in my culture and what commonalities we have. I hope soon they offer an overnight stay to have the full experience
5Immersion Experience with the Bushmen
This was an outstanding tour. Our guide, Black Mombo, was amazing. The San bushmen were very instructive. It felt authentic. I highly recommend this tour.
4Bushman experience
Very insightful and knowledgeable. Ancient cultures and traditions preserved through knowledge sharing. I'd do it again
5Do not miss
This is a must do 10/10 This was a highlight of Namibia for us Very well presented. Every part of the 3 hours is priceless
5Step Back In Time........
The Bushman Walk offers a fascinating insight into the lives, traditions, and resilience of the San people. The four gentlemen who shared their knowledge were phenomenal, incredibly knowledgeable, and wonderfully humorous, making the experience both educational and entertaining. The San guides were warm, friendly, and clearly passionate about sharing their culture. They taught us about their traditional way of life, including the plants they use for food and medicine, their hunting techniques, and the challenges they have faced throughout history. For a few hours, it felt as though we had stepped into another world and gained a much deeper understanding of their heritage, culture, and hardships. What makes this experience even more meaningful is that the guides are part of the non-profit organization Human Dreams Namibia, which does outstanding work providing comprehensive care and support for children with disabilities. By taking part in the Bushman Walk, you are not only enjoying an authentic and eye-opening cultural experience but also supporting a worthy cause that positively impacts the local community. This enriching experience leaves a lasting impression and is perfect for anyone looking to go beyond the usual tourist attractions and learn directly from people who have lived this remarkable way of life. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you booked without pick-up then please come to our farm directly. At our gate you can lift up the chain from inside. When you arrive our guide will welcome you!
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Bushmen Walk
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Windhoek
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 169 experiences we list in Windhoek.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 169.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Windhoek
Windhoek is Namibia's compact capital on a high central plateau, with German colonial buildings, craft markets and wild country in every direction.
Windhoek lies about 1,650 metres above sea level in the middle of Namibia, ringed by hills and thorn bush. It began as a German colonial post in the 1890s, and the Christuskirche, a Lutheran church of 1910 in pale sandstone, and the Alte Feste, an old fort that is now a museum, recall that period. The Tintenpalast, the seat of parliament, stands in a garden, and Independence Avenue runs through the centre.
Top-ranked sights in Windhoek: Deadvlei, Etosha National Park, National Museum of Namibia.
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