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 Ombili FoundationSome concerned farmers from the Tsumeb region got together in the year 1989 to start a project in aid of the San (Bushmen). For decades they had employed them as farm workers and could sympathise with their problems. Their aim was to help at least a few of the Namibian 'natives', traditional nomads, to settle down and to change their attitude of "The day comes - the day gives". That same year the Ombili Project got underway. Klaus-Jochen Mais-Rische offered his farm Hedwigslust and gave 300 San a new home. Ombili now has a school and the San learn craftsmanship, how to keep cattle and grow maize and beans. You can make an appointment to visit Ombili. The farm lies on the 3001, north-east of the Namutoni Gate of the Etosha Park. Contact: Mrs. Beate Mais-Rische. Tel 067-230050. |
Tsumkwe / Nyae Nyae
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Nyae Nyae ConservancyHere you can encounter the Ju/'hoansi San (Bushmen) living in their traditonal ways as hunters and gatherers. Meet these friendly people and gain an insight into their traditions and culture in a remote, though wonderful part of Namibia. The visitor can witness trackings, animal observation at waterholes, elephant tracking, traditional hunting, finding water in plants and the collection and preparation of fieldplants. In the evenings you can enjoy their music and their dances, for example the elephant, the porcupine and the melon dance.
There are two pristine campgrounds, Djokhoe and Makuri, with very basic facilities, barbecue places and toilets. The fee is 35 N$ per person per night. Please bring your own water!
Access: Coming from the south on the tarred B8 Grootfontein-Rundu, turn right after 55 km on to the gravel road C44 to Tsumkwe. After about 250 km you reachTsumkwe, where you can get information on activities and accommodation in the conservancy. You can drive to Tsumkwe in a normal car, but for some parts of the conservancy you need a 4x4.Further information: Nyae Nyae Tsumkwe, Tel ++264 (0)67 244 011 or Windhoek through NACOBTA, Tel ++264 (0)61 255977.
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