Private Tour
Private Guided Walking Tour with the San in Windhoek
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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
Craft items like ostrich egg jewelleries & Bushmen knives etc. can be purchased (cash only)
Cold drinks and water bottles are available for 20 NAD
Pickup points
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Options
Private Guided Walking Tour with the San in Windhoek
Pickup included
Bushman Walk (no pick-up)
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Learning about the traditional life of the San
Stefan83,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Bushmen Walk on a December morning during the rainy season. There are guided walks in the morning and in the afternoon. The temperatures tend to be more bearable in the morning. Also, during this time of the year there are often thunderstorms towards the evening. We were met by Erastus, the main guide who translates from the San's native language into impeccable English. He introduced us to three fellow "Bushmen" and then we were given new names according to their traditional ways which was quite funny. During the walk we learned a lot about the nutritional and medical use of all the plants in this savanna. They showed us their hunting techniques and their weaponry and we had the opportunity to ask questions about their customs and history. The walk ended in a replica of a traditional village with songs and dancing around a fire. We thought this walk to be an intriguing insight into an ancient lifestyle. It's just a 30mins drive north of Windhoek which means you can easily combine this activity with a visit to Düsternbrook or other places of interests close by. There is a small shop with crafts, beverages and well-maintained toilettes.
Bushman immersion
Isabelle C,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a magical immersive experience. A week before our trip we watched a documentary on the Bushmen. Never did we think we would be there in their company. It was an unforgettable experience. They spoke to our souls. Thank you for opening your home and sharing the treasures of your life with us. Thank you for the dancing and belly laughs. We cherish the memories.
Great experience! The San...
Remy D,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! The San bushmen are an amazing people and I really enjoyed the time I spent with them.
Excellent opportunity!
snapper1950,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We greatly enjoyed meeting the San people, not an easy thing to do in Namibia. We learned about how they survive and thrive with nature providing all they traditionally needed. Everything from pickup to return was smooth. It was an excellent way to capture some video and photos of the San hunting, dancing and making jewellery.
Simply amazing!
Jess-adventure2,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Amazing experience. I really felt as though I was walking in the lives of the San people. I learnt so much. They were so welcoming and I was smiling ear to ear the whole way through. Thank you
Interesting walk with the Bushman people
Daydream287358,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience exceeded our expectations. It helped that there were just 2 of us so my hard of hearing husband was able to understand most of the conversations. The Bushmen telling their story seemed to be enjoying themselves as well as they told their stories in their own language with the guide assisting us in the interpretation.
Fabulous day with the San people.
861margretm,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fabulous tour. The San People were welcoming, genuine & hilarious. Such amazing mimics. They won the hearts of the 14 in our group which included Swiss & Aussie nationals, adults & children of diverse ages, The San were able to explain their culture through mime using their unique language. The divide was diminished by the help of Philomen, a bushman who has been educated in the modern system, which much grace, & Nicole, originally from Germany, who has lived & worked here for 6 years. Respectful both ways.
Such an amazing...
Cynthia D,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing excursion. Our guide was super knowledgeable. I would do this tour again when in Windhoek.
Amazing
Daniel D,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience like no other. Bushmen provide a real view of their lives and Nicole provides a great set up. Truly a unique experience you’ll remember.
The tour with SAM/Bushmen was very good and educational.
Sightseer49814148059,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour with SAM/ Bushmen was well put together and educational. Improve point was the transport from hotel to location. But that has been solved very well by the organization. They picked up top.
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