Bushman Walk with the San in Windhoek
Description
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.
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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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(64)
This was an easily accessible way to learn about San culture. The San acted and explained in their language which was translated by a San guide.
An experience not to be missed, simple, without frills, that clearly shows the lifestyle of these Bushmen in just 2 hours…
Great experience! Anytime again! Everyone should do this if they are in Windhoek or the surrounding area.
This was a wonderful experience. We learned so much about the San people and how they survive. The woman who organized this, Nicole, is amazing in her own right. Highly recommend!
A must do experience to meet the San and their beautiful families. Nicole is an amazing human for facilitating this & other projects. Very humbling.
This attraction is good for the tourist that may not have the time or ability to travel to the area of the San bushmen. The Human Dreams farm rotates a group of San bushmen through the property. We watched 3 male hunters demonstrate their hunting techniques including how their poisoned darts are made. How omelettes are made in ostrich eggs and heard about various traditions including the unique marriage proposal. A symbolic dart into the prospective bride’s backside. They spoke in their clicking language and it was translated by a guide also from the same group. One of the hunters was his brother. The hunters wore traditional dress, and they were incredibly lean not an ounce of fat on them due to hours hunting and tracking in the bush and of course their diet.
A wonderful experience! Best outing we had in Windhoek!
We were picked up on time at the hotel. The Bushmen presented aspects of their life and culture to us in a very entertaining way. An unforgettable experience and definitely worth recommending. Our driver brought us back to our hotel safely and quickly. Thank you for the lovely tour. Angela and Werner from Germany
This was an excellent experience and well worth it.
Guide informative, total price, including d picl up charge is advisable and value for money. The tribe is welcoming and friendly
