7 Day Bushmen Tour

tour description

Week-long Bushmen, Etosha & Himba Tribe tour focusing on cultural and ethnic, nature and wildlife experiences. Meeting one of the most unique African ancient tribes: Himba People and Bushmen. Unique opportunity to encounter the Himba tribe, one of the last semi-nomadic tribes' on Earth, who continue their ancient, traditional way of life amid modern world. Visit to the Bushmen Tribe (the San People at Living Village) is both highly educational and entertaining! Friendly Bushmen teach how to track animals in the bush, make fire with just two sticks, identify edible plants and what they are specifically used for and most importantly how to find water in the arid land.

  • Guests are welcome to book part or whole tour as a fly-in experience to shorten travel time; please contact us for quote.
  • Small group tour with minimum 2 and maximum 12 participants; flexible departures; 
  • Tour may be be tailor-made to suit individual requests.
  • Dietary requirements accepted.
Duration
7 Days
Countries
Namibia
Categories
Birding, Ethnical/Cultural, Geology, Photography, Wildlife

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Prices Per Person

Low Season
1 November to 30 June
High Season
1 July to 31 October
Camping NAD28,150.- EUR~1,514.- NAD31,500.- EUR~1,695.-
Mid-range Lodge Accommodation
Meals: B, D
NAD38,800.- EUR~2,087.- NAD40,350.- EUR~2,171.-
Mid-range Lodge Accommodation
Meals: B, L, D + mineral water in the car
NAD42,850.- EUR~2,305.- NAD44,550.- EUR~2,397.-
Mid-range Lodge Single Supplement NAD9,625.- EUR~518.- NAD9,625.- EUR~518.-
Luxury Lodge Accommodation
Meals: B, L, D + mineral water during the tour
NAD107,400.- EUR~5,778.- NAD114,750.- EUR~6,174.-
Luxury Lodge Single Supplement NAD19,940.- EUR~1,073.- NAD19,940.- EUR~1,073.-
Optional Private Tour Supplement Per Tour NAD40,000.- EUR~2,152.- NAD40,000.- EUR~2,152.-
* 50% discount for children 12 years old and younger.

Tour Map

Detailed Itinerary

Around 8AM leaving Windhoek and traveling north-east Namibia, to Bushmenland to meet Bushmen tribe in their village.

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 2 nights at:

  • Camping - Roy's Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Roy's Camp or similar.

Distance: 470 km (tarred road)

Duration: 6 hours with stops and lunch break.


Early morning visit to Bushmen Village (Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi) situated deep in the bush; around 3 hours spent with this unique and fascinating tribe. We will observe ancient traditions and culture, learn skills of animal-tracking in the bush, finding water-rich plants, berry and fruit picking. Bushmen will perform their traditional dances, games and songs. Join for hand-bow shooting and jewelry crafting. Participation in all activities is welcomed!

 Meals: as selected.

Distance: 200 km (tarred and gravel road).

Duration: 7 hours including activities.


After breakfast, traveling to wildlife and nature sanctuary – Etosha National Park. Etosha, meaning a ‚place of dry water’ is one of the most frequently visited parks' of Africa and considered to be one of the most loved. Dedicated to protecting wildlife of African bush and savanna. Its specific atmosphere, beauty and close encounter with nature – overwhelms visitors. Great variety of wildlife such as: lions, cheetah, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, rhino, variety of antelopes, birds and reptiles inhabit enormous regions of grassy savanna and forest. Etosha presents picture of harmony and balance of nature, while filling the viewer with tranquil peace and serenity, observing wildlife in its natural, untouched environment.  Live ‚theater of nature’ at its best!

On arrival at the park game drive until sunset.

 

Meals: as selected. 

Accommodation 2 nights at:

  • Camping - Halali Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Halali Resort or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Etosha Oberland Lodge or similar (outside the park)

Distance: around 250 km (tarred and gravel roads) 


Full day UNLIMITED game drive, from sunrise till sunset. Visiting waterholes, natural springs and view points around the park. Lunch stop at one of the camps.

Meals: as selected. 

Distance: around 200 km (gravel roads of Etosha) 

Duration: full day game drive inside the park; 

After breakfast, traveling through western regions of Etosha visiting waterholes, while enjoying nature and wildlife. Leaving Etosha via Galton's Gate and driving to Opuwo in Kaokoland, capital of this northern region. Arrival and check-in at the lodge.

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 2 nights at:

  • Camping - Country Lodge Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Opuwo Country Lodge (standard room) or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Opuwo Country Lodge (luxury room) or similar.

Distance: around 450 km mainly tarred roads.

After breakfast, visit to an authentic Himba village. The Himba people are one of the last semi-nomadic tribes on Earth, who continue keeping their traditional, ancient way of life, as they did for hundreds of years. Himba are a tribe of nomadic pastoralist who inhabit the Kaokoland area of Namibia. They have clung to their traditions and beautiful Himba women are noted for their intricate hairstyles and traditional jewelry. As Himba men and women wear few clothes apart from a loin cloth or goat skinned mini-skirt, they rub their bodies with red ochre mixed with fat to protect themselves from the sun, what gives their appearance a rich red color. Himba jewelry is made from iron or shell, and due to their intricate designs have become popular among western tourists.

 Visit at the Himba village creates superb opportunity for spectacular ethnic photography! One of the world’s best and award-winning ethnic photos were taken at Himba villages in Namibia.

Meals: as selected.

Distance: around 50km (gravel and tarred road).

After leisurely breakfast, returning to Windhoek ‚back to civilization’. En route, leg-stretching and lunch stop. Arrival in Windhoek late afternoon, guide will transfer to lodge/hotel of your choice. End of the tour. 

Meals: as selected.

Distance: around 700 km (tarred road).

Included

Transport, fuel, 6 nights accommodation and reservations, meals as selected, national park entrance fee, full-day unlimited game drives in Etosha National Park (sunrise till sunset) in the provided tour vehicle, experienced tour guide for the entire tour, airport transfers within the tour dates.

Not Included

International flights ‚to/from’ Namibia, individually extended accommodation, additional transfers (airport transfers beyond tour dates, which we may arrange at euro 20pp), individual travel and medical insurance, lunches and water if not selected, drinks and alcoholic beverages, optional activities, gratuities and tips, trip extensions, visa to Namibia (if required).

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