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Nyae Nyae Bushman Hiking Safari

Nyae Nyae Pans, Namibia

About The Hike

Discover the rich culture and stunning landscape of the Nyae Nyae Bushman Hiking Safari.

The 4-ay, fully catered 95km adventure takes place you through the heart of Bushman land and the Nyae Nyae Pans.

Dates 2025:

  • 9-14 May 2025
  • 6-11 June 2025
  • 25 – 30 July 2025
  • 8 – 13 August 2025

Hiking Itinerary

Arrival and Briefing

Guests will arrive at Tsumkwe Country Lodge where tented accommodation for the first night is provided.  Personal bar tabs must be settled at the lodge for hiker’s own account.  Drinking water will be provided to hikers for the duration of the hike.  Beers, ciders, wines, and soft drinks is not included in the rates, but will be provided during the hike, for the hiker’s own account.

18h00

Briefing session with WWS team, and a delicious hot dinner is served.  Overnight at Tsumkwe Country Lodge in tented accommodation provided.

Day 1:

05h30

Wakeup call and luggage to be handed over to logistics team for packing.  Guest will only be carrying their day backpack.

06h00

Coffee and rusks.  Brunch will be served along the route.

06h30

Hikers start hiking trail (+/- 25km)
Brunch will be served along the route on a platform next to a Bib Baobab.  The day’s hike will end at Makuri Community Campsite.  Nyae Nyae is known for its heat and be unforgiving, but it is a very rewarding hike.  Hikers will arrive at a camp of accommodation tents, toilets, showers, and dining area.

Day 2:

05h30

Wakeup call and luggage to be handed over to logistics team for packing.  Guest will only be carrying their day backpack.

06h00

Coffee and rusks served before departure and brunch will be served along the way.

06h30

+/- 23km
Overnight at a wild camp at Aotcha Pan under a large Baobab tree.  Hikes will arrive at camp of accommodation tents, toilets, showers and dining area.

Day 3

05h30

Wakeup call and luggage to be handed over to logistics team for packing.  Guests will only be carrying their day backpack.

06h00

Coffee and rusks served before departure and brunch will be served along the way.

06h30

+/- 23km
Brunch is served along the route under a Baobab, for the second stretch of the day we will pass the Hippo Pools.  Overnight at a wild camp next to the Nyae Nyae Pan.

Day 4

05h30

Wakeup call and luggage to be handed over to the logistics team for packing.  Guests will only be carrying their day backpack.

06h00

Coffee and rusks. Brunch will be served along the route.

06h30

+/- 20km

The final day of hiking will end back at Tsumkwe Country Lodge.  After a well-deserved rest and sim in the pool we will head out for an evening cultural experience and a visit to the oldest Baobab in the region.  Overnight at Tsumkwe Country Lodge in tented camp provided.

Pertinent Information:

  • Max – 8 hikers per trip
  • Min – 4 hikers per trip
  • Level 7/10

What is included:

  • First and last night’s accommodation in tented camp
  • Sahara A-frame tents are provided and erected for hikers with beds, mattresses, linen, side table, small carpet and solar light.
  • All meals (with dietary requirements) and drinking water.

What is not included:

  • Flights, transfers and any others tour planning – please let us know should you need assistance with this
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Rates

All rates include 15% vat, farm fee and park fee.

  • R 27 500.00 – sharing
  • (N$ 27 500.00) – sharing.
  • R 31 350.00 – single
  • (N$ 31 350.00) – single

Admin Fee:

  • R55.00 once off per reservation.

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