Kambaku Wildlife Reserve Horse Safari in Namibia

Arrive at Windhoek Airport and embark on a scenic 4-hour journey to Kambaku Safari Lodge. Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome, and your guide will escort you to a comfortable room and give you a tour of the lodge.  

Spend the afternoon settling in, having a nap or diving into the pool. Then it’s time for afternoon tea, which is always a highlight on safari. You’ll meet your guides and fellow adventurers. In the evening, head out for a game drive to explore the reserve and enjoy your sundowner drinks!

There is time to relax before dinner is served. You can freshen up in your room, or head to the firepit and enjoy a drink. The firepit overlooks the waterhole; you never know what wildlife you might spot. Weather permitting, enjoy a delightful supper on the lodge’s scenic roof terrace, or dine in the cozy indoor dining room with the roaring fire.

Welcome the dawn with a cup of coffee on the veranda before embarking on a horseback adventure through the bush and open savannah. You’ll head out in different directions each day, following the sandy tracks in search of wildlife. Your guides will tell you all about the incredible animals found in this reserve, and you’ll get to fully embrace the wilderness on horseback. 

You’ll return to the stables with plenty of time to freshen up. Breakfast is served on the veranda, offering gorgeous views. Spend the rest of the morning relaxing in the garden or enjoying a refreshing swim in the pool. Spa treatments can be booked, or you are welcome to go for a walk or cycle on your own. 

Lunch in the lodge gardens precedes a siesta to beat the afternoon heat. Afternoon tea is served on the terrace, setting the stage for another exciting ride, game drive or guided walk.  Return to the lodge for a relaxing shower before meeting fellow guests in the bar for drinks. Share the day’s adventures over a delicious three-course supper under the inky African sky.

Embark on a morning ride or game drive, followed by a bush breakfast under a shady tree. Return to the lodge for lunch and a leisurely afternoon, offering various activities like mountain biking or walking. Afternoon tea precedes another wildlife activity, ensuring you end your day sharing highlights around the fire pit with newfound friends.

Opt for a morning ride through active game areas or drive to a scenic reserve viewpoint. Explore the reserve further on a mountain bike before lunch and a relaxing afternoon. Afternoon tea leads to another safari ride or wildlife activity – There is one ride a day included within your package, but you are welcome to add more. Savor a three-course supper and unwind around the fire pit, exchanging stories and enjoying the ‘bushman’s TV’.

Start the day with an early morning horseback safari, tailoring the ride’s length and speed based on your experience and preferences. Return for breakfast and a leisurely morning, followed by additional activities. Afternoon tea precedes your final safari ride, often featuring giraffes and a spectacular sundowner experience.

For those who pre-booked Etosha visits, gather early for coffee before embarking on a 2-hour journey. Explore Etosha’s abundant wildlife and expansive salt pan, with almost guaranteed game sightings, you are in for an exciting day. This is the perfect opportunity to look out for bigger wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, and event lions. It also offers some incredible photographic moments! Return to Kambaku for supper.

Depart or explore optional activities like additional wildlife programmes and rides. Customise your final day based on preferences – Either heading back to Windhoek or your next adventure. We can happily tailor-made longer packages for you.

Kambaku’s horses are well-trained for adventurous cross-country rides for experienced riders, but also help less confident riders experience the magic of a horse safari.  For those who wish, you can book riding lessons with trainers in order to progress in dressage work or jumping gymnastics. Lessons also offer occasional riders a good opportunity to gain confidence again by “getting back in the saddle” before setting off on long safari rides.

Game drives in specially designed 4x4s is offered in the morning and evening. This is a tour of discovery to track and observe wild animals. You’ll have a dedicated field guide who will teach you about the different vegetation and wildlife.

Experience the savannah from a different perspective on our bush walks. Your experienced field guide will teach you to discern the differences between different animal tracks and their characteristics, teaching you the art of tracking. They’ll alos tell you more about the vegetation, the naturopathy of the locals and the cultural history of Namibia.

There is a 60km network of walking and cycling trails for those who want to explore on their own. On various routes, winding paths lead you through the bush and you’ll even find some hidden little benches where you can rest and get your mind wander. You can stay in the reserve for hours or just take a little evening stroll.

We can tailor-make your stay to include great activities for the entire family. There are riding lessons and trail rides (with their parents) for children of all ages. Kids can also join on game drives and guided walks. Parents are welcome to take their children on non-guided walks on cycles on the reserve. Kambaku also offers archery lessons, and a large play area keeps young ones entertained. Full-day nanny for children of all ages is offered and gives parents time for activities and day trips on their own.

For those wanting something a little different, you can have a bush sleep out. It’s great to do on horseback, as you’ll ride there in the evening light, and then just let your horses lose to wander back to the stables on their own. The little camp, consists of just 3 tents on raised platforms, with an outdoor dining area and a private, yet open-air bathroom. While your guide prepares a braai (BBQ), feel free to explore the camp and get settled. Tuck into roasted meats and fresh salads prepared by the team. Then get lost in the glow of the fire and the starry sky of Africa above you – a perfect night…

As you snuggle up in your sleeping bag and heed the night wind and strange sounds, your guide will watch over you. In the morning, you wake up to the smell of coffee before you start the day with breakfast bread baked on the fire, boiled eggs and orange juice. On a nature hike, read the tracks of the animals that roamed around your tents at night and spot wildlife during a walk to the waterhole. Then hop into a jeep to take you back to the lodge.