ADVENTURE • RIDING • WILDLIFE TRAINING • INDULGENCE

KAMBAKU 2021

KAMBAKU WILDLIFE RESERVE

HOLIDAYS IN NAMIBIAThe perfect safari experience

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Dear Readers

Thank you for your interest in Kambaku, our Wildlife Reserve in Namibia, where we welcome our guests with beautiful lodgings, great food and adventures in the bush savannah.

Our private reserve is situated some two hours’ drive south of the Etosha National Park and some four hours north of Windhoek. Here we live in close touch with nature and welcome wildlife-friends, family, riders and hunters.

During game rides and walks, at water holes or at our Wildlife College, we put you in touch with the varied animal and plant life of this spot in southern Africa. During the school holidays, a special chil-dren’s programme has been designed for their level of perception. Mould your own dream vacation with a combination of wildlife exploration, horse-riding safaris, hunting days, solo time, day trips or longer tours through this country of contrasts. Add some lazy hours around the pool in hammocks or in the peaceful yoga garden.

Last but not least, a special programme for true nature-lovers is available: A Nature Guide course. You may study towards the FGASA Field Guide Level 1 qualification over four fortnightly visits, or merely enjoy an intensive nature holiday which offers incredible wildlife theory and practice, opening up a totally new view into African life.

Whatever safari adventure makes your heart beat faster, we would be happy to prepare fulfilling and happy days under the Namibian sun for you.

Reagrds

Your Kambaku Team

KAMBAKU WILDLIFE RESERVE

IN THE HEART OF NAMIBIA

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WILDLIFE PROGRAMME

Every morning and afternoon there are adventures in the wild (included in overnight fee).

• Game drives in safari Jeep• Bush walks and game monitoring with pro hunters • Game watching at water holes • Themed excursions (combination of drives, walks and w atching) as well as training on animals, plants and ecology• Introduction to tracking • Archery (sport bows and targets)

KAMBAKU WILDLIFE RESERVE

Nestled in the midst of picturesque bush savannah, you will find our family-run wildlife reserve. This acacia kingdom is home to antelopes, zebras, giraffes, predators and many ot-hers species. At Kambaku you will get to know them, as well as the fascinating interaction of animals and plants in their natural habitat.

It’s for you to choose: a 4x4 drive or a guided walk through nature? Game watching or some fact-finding time in our small college? Alongside our guides you learn what the tracks of gnus and impalas look like, how zebra herds in-teract and watch a vulture circling down towards its prey.

Deep in the bush we will sharpen your senses and direct your eyes, let you into the secrets of age-old lizards and point out the gracefulness of insects whose social structu-res remind one of civilised communities. There is so much

to discover – who eats leaves, who eats grass and which plants have medicinal value? Why are bush fires necessary and how do the indigenous cultures and traditional life-styles fit into this natural framework?

Children are also drawn closer to nature with their own guides who specialise in meeting the needs and hunger for kicks that the young nature explorers have.

Kambaku is situated in central north Namibia. One needs ab-out thirty minutes for the drive on gravel road D2808 after turning off the B1 between Otjiwarongo and Otavi. Half an hour to slow down and build anticipation. For, at our main gate, the nature paradise awaits – a hideout for animals and guests, far from towns and roads.

Tipp: We gladly organize your airport transfers.

In spite of the seeming remoteness, Kambaku in fact lies on a popular route: only 2,5 hours by car from the famous Etosha National Park with its varied animal life. Similarly, within the same time one can be at the exotic Waterberg Plateau Park.During day trips, you may visit the beauty of central Namibia together with our tour guides.

PRIVATE MOMENTS – OUR EXTRAS

Even though you are exploring the wilds in small groups, some moments are more special when you are alone. With a private guide you will be able to experience your own adventure in the savannah. Private guides are available for every activity. One of the fantastic moments is a breakfast in the bush. Whe-re else can eggs and freshly squeezed orange juice taste bet-ter, than after an excursion into the awakening veldt? And then there is the Busch Camp. Fulfil all your safari ex-pectations by spending a night in our small camp’s stilted tents, surrounded by African sounds and stars. You’ll be sa-fely cared for by a guide who will prepare a braai supper and tell you African stories around the campfire…

ETOSHAKAUDUM

WATERBERG

FISH RIVERCANYON

NAMIBNAUKLUFT

SKELETONCOAST

Swakopmund

Namutoni

Okaukuejo

Walwis Bay Rehoboth

Solitaire

Usakos

Windhoek

Okahandja

Khorixas

Outjo

Tsumeb

Otjiwarongo

Ondangwa Rundu

Gobabis

Mariental

Maltahöhe

Sesriem

Keetmanshoop

AusLüderitz

Ai-Ais

Helmeringhausen

Grootfontein

Halalo

LOCATION

OUT IN THE BUSH

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Our small lodge with its natural colours and shapes is cap-tivating and has won several awards for service and hospi-tality. We accommodate up to 24 guests at a time. All ten rooms look out onto the garden and offer a view across to the Waterberg. Two luxury rooms, with fireplace and private terrace, offer bespoke furnishings. Minibars and TVs have purposefully been excluded from the rooms. Instead we invite you to join the communal dinner table, or to relax at the hearth or bar where conversations flow. Outside the silence and African stars evoke a magic of their own.

CULINARY PLEASURES

The Lodge kitchen is praised highly: homegrown veggies and meat from the Reserve combine into aromatic dishes. For breakfast there is freshly baked bread, sliced cold meats

KAMBAKU SAFARI LODGE

• 10 rooms for 24 guests• Wi-fi and cell phone signal in the main building• Garden with loungers, swimming pool and fire pit• Hammocks and mats in the quiet/yoga garden • Free-time activities such as mountain bikes, table tennis, volleyball, archery and clay pigeon shooting • Children-friendly rooms & baby monitors• Large shady playground with toys and games • Nanny service (to be booked extra) • Postal service and souvenir shop

CLOSE BY

• Stables (riding safaris/training)• Kambaku Wildlife College (FGASA)• Marked hiking trails (60 km)• Water hole near fire pit

and bottled delicacies from the farm kitchen. Lunches are light dishes prepared specially for you, outdoor style. Befo-re starting off on your afternoon adventures, first linger on the veranda with coffee, tea and confectionary. The nights become convivial when we serve fine wines from southern Africa with our varied three-course meals.

The Camp‘s welcome includes a guide, custom-made pro-gramme and savannah as far as the eyes can see. Just two safari tents for two people and one family tent housing four guests are part of this private place. All tents have their own bathroom and veranda. Mealtimes and communal fun take place in the main tent. Relax in the loungers on the small terrace or spend your energy on target shooting with a bow and arrow. Family games and cards offer a bit of variety.

The cooking is simple but alluringly aromatic. Dawn coffee sets the scene, followed by a sumptuous brunch buffet. At dusk the evening meal is made directly on the fire.

ONLY YOU, YOUR GUIDE AND AFRICA!

Mornings and afternoons you are out in the wild, walking or 4x4-ing to visit lookout points and follow animal tracks in the sand. You’ll be learning more about the function of plants and how to find your way in the bush.

RIDING SAFARIS FOR CAMP GUESTS

Camp guests are also entitled to explore the savannah on horseback. We will bring the riders to the lodge’s stables in the mornings or afternoons, so that they may join in the riding or training.

GAME MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION

Game management is taken seriously at Kambaku. It inclu-des water sources and salt licks, game counts and monito-ring as well as sustainable conservation hunting as needed. With unregulated game numbers, drought years would have catastrophic consequences on the fragile ecosystem for both plants and animals. If you feel called to assist the professional hunters, then lodging in the Camp is the best option. Staying in the bush allows you to get immersed in the territory, your senses on high alert, with an experienced team of trackers and hunters as mentors.

KAMBAKU SAFARI CAMP

Private Safari Camp for a maximum of 8 guests

• Two tents with veranda and bathroom for two people • Family tent with veranda and shower room for four people• Internet access, solar power for chargers etc.• Guide and support staff in camp• Wildlife programme and free-time activities• Horse-riding (extra)• Conservation hunting (extra)

KAMBAKU SAFARI CAMPKAMBAKU SAFARI LODGE

STYLISH LODGINGS

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RIDING SAFARIS AT KAMBAKUA horse-riding safari cannot be compared with anything else in the world. On meandering paths, deep into the sa-vannah, in close proximity to giraffes, zebras and other an-imals you become one with the veldt. A small pony plus 25 trail and sport horses of all shapes and sizes, to ensu-re the perfect match for riders of every height and abili-ty form part of our riding outfit. All horses are trained the English way and, thanks to appropriate husbandry with free access to the Reserve and generous paddocks, they are well-balanced and surefooted amongst the indigenous game.

OUTRIDES IN THE RESERVE

Whereas new riders will explore carefully at walking pace, we take the experienced riders way out into the Reserve, sometimes galloping, sometimes slow and easy with loose reins. Children may also be included, provided they have certain riding experience and are physically fit enough. On an outride, learners will be led by the reins or be riding a suitably docile horse.

TAILORED HORSE HOLIDAYS

You decide on the how and how often you will be riding, whether per booking in advance or spontaneously after ar-rival. Riding activities take place in the morning and after-noons, parallel to the wildlife programme and are conside-

red an upgrade (for prices please refer to page 14). If you plan a horse-riding holiday with daily outrides or numerous training sessions, we prefer prior information re-garding your riding experience and physical size, so that we may prepare a suitable horse for the duration of your visit.

RIDING TRAINING AND PONY PROGRAMME

There is a choice of training with our qualified trainers or ha-ving the young ones participate in the pony programme whe-re they play, help to take care of the animals or ride, alterna-tively to safari rides. Newcomers to horses undergo seating practice in the ring. Occasional riders benefit from the trai-ning by regaining their confidence on horseback before going out into the savannah.

We attach great importance to appropriate hus-bandry: all-day access to hay, concentrated feed twice per day, and big paddocks, where they can gather togethe are also given like regular vet checks, vaccinations and deworming as well as visits from the blacksmiths and even osteopaths.

ON HORSEBACK THROUGH THE BUSH KAMBAKU WILDLIFE COLLEGE

The Kambaku Wildlife College is the country’s first autho-rised body to offer the FGASA (Field Guide Association of Southern Africa) courses. Trainees complete their official career tests here. We offer our guests the chance, while on holiday, to get to know the wide-ranging animal and plant world of southern Africa, with practical exposure and fasci-nating insight. Those who attend all the courses are then equipped to sit for the FGASA Field Guide Level 1 exams – one step on the way to a second career.

WILDLIFE TRAINING AT KAMBAKU

Kambaku‘s Nature Guide Programme covers the whole 56-days course content in four independent cycles of 14 days each. Every module focuses on a different theme:

Module 1: Wildlife secrets Module 2: Tracks and tracesModule 3: Game behaviourModule 4: Man and nature

All modules comprise practical exercises and theory at the College, a two-day excursion to a national park or a cultural point of interest, accommodation in the Lodge and Camp as well as full board.

NATURE GUIDE COURSES

NATURE GUIDE COURSE

üFour independent 14-day modules

üPractical training and sound knowledge on wildlifeüPracticing guide skills and competenciesüFGASA Field Guide I qualification (if desired)

COURSE DATES

Module 1: 19.04. - 02.05.2021Module 2: 03.05. - 16.05.2021Module 3: 24.05. - 06.06.2021Module 4: 07.06. - 20.06.2021

Fees: Kambaku Safari Lodge

Price per person 1 module (14 days) 2 modules (28 days)

in double-room sharing €2 800 €5 300in single-room €3 090 €5 880surcharge for luxury room €650 €1 350

Fees: Kambaku Safari Camp

Price per person 2 modules (28 days) 3 modules (56 days)

in tent (2 or 4 beds) €2 640 €4 150

FGASA Qualification and Guide Training

in Namibia

CERTIFIEDCERTIFIED

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Kambaku‘s veld is a sensitive ecosystem in an arid climate zone. Only by regulating the game numbers are we able to preserve the specie diversity and the vitality of the Reserve. The local predators are able to control the numbers only to some extent. Hence the need for professional conservation work, ensuring that the herds remain healthy, the plants are not damaged in the long-term and that periods of drought do not have fatal consequences for the game. Therefore, we view sustainable hunting as a prerequisite for a healthy habitat.

In harmony with nature we strive to keep this wildlife po-pulation healthy. Our game ranchers daily do game counts and specie lists, monitor the breeding and roosting areas, put out minerals, build and maintain water holes as well as remove poachers’ traps or snares.

SPECIES CONSERVATION

The bush and tree savannah of Kambaku forms the habitat of some three and a half thousand animals that annually birth around 900 calves, fawns and foals. Altogether 51 species of mammals are at home here. They are the antelopes (gnus, im-palas, oryx, kudus, elands), warthogs, zebras and giraffes, small mammals as well as many predators (leopards, cheetahs, ja-ckals, hyenas and others). In addition, reptiles, insects and some 200 bird species form part of the ecosystem.

Annually, our professional hunters collaborate with the Mi-nistry of Environment and Tourism to create a conservation concept that is followed closely, engaging expertise and high ethical standards.

HUNTING SAFARIS

At Kambaku you may gain insight into responsible game keeping while moving about with the professional hunters and game wardens and supporting their endeavours. To keep the game numbers in balance, we reduce the herds in equal numbers to the annual births. Hence we focus, as part of our conservation ethos, on taking out old cows, weak bulls and weak young animals. These culls are included in our hunting day rate.

Further information on request

GAME MANAGEMENTWe gladly take you to the most beautiful places in Nami-bia. Alongside our tour guides you explore the country in fully-equipped vehicles with air condition – either on a private round trip or on a team safari with a small group of like-minded travellers (maximum six pax).

EXCURSIONS AND DAY SAFARIS

Kambaku is perfectly located for day trips that can be booked in advanced or on-site. Once a week we leave the lodge for an exciting day criss crossing the famous Etos-ha Nationalpark. With exotic vegetation, huided hiking and an amazing view from the top of the cliffs, our tour to the Waterberg Plateau ist wonderfully different. Refreshingly different to both is a visit ofthe Ju‘Hoansi San – the Kala-hari Bushmen. The indigenous people invite you to their traditional village to present their traditional way of life. Our half-day trips are tending towards Namibian indus-try: close to Kambaku lies one of the youngest opencast gold mines of Namibia that gives insight in the production of this precious metal. Culinary delights and an interes-ting presentation of viticulture await you at Thonningii, a family-run vineyard in the Otavi mountains.

SHORT TRIPS

If it suits your travel plan, you may as well go on a multiple

day trip. Spending two or three days in Etosha National Park increases your chance of memorable sightings. Of course, you could also combine two days Etosha conveniently with visiting the Kalahari Bushmen.

SAFARI – PERSONALLY GUIDED ROUND TRIPS

To gain best impressions of natural landscapes, culture and people in Namibia, you have to go on a true safari. Depen-ding on your desired course, your tour will either start at the airport and end at Kambaku or offer you days of rela-xation prior to your safari. If the Caprivi Strip is your fa-vourite destination, we recommend to spend two or three days with us, before we take you to the Wetlands Paradise. After your days in the species-rich subtropics we welco-me you for some more adventure-filled days in the bush.

Check our website for our gui-ded tours and take note, that some are also avai-lable as group tours at lower rates.

TRIPS & TOURS

GAME MANAGEMENT IN THE SAVANNAH NAMIBIA TOURS

Apart from our customary tour programme, we offer you the indepen-dence to design your travels according to your wishes.

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When speaking of big adventures at low rates, there is especially one popular Kambaku deal to talk about: Kambaku‘s Wild Weeks.

Before Christmas and at the beginningof the year we invite you to revive your energy in the bush. Riders are welcometo choose our „wild“ riding specialfor a time-out in the saddle.

If you are flexible in time, you should check our safari spe-cials that offer fixed programmes at surprisingly low rates during indicated travel periods.

Exciting adventures in the bush savannah, glamping in the wild and criss-crossing the Etosha National Park – not-hing less is to be expected from our new Adventure Weeks, starting in March 2020. It‘s a wonderful safari offer for all outdoors (wo)men and Africa-lovers with a special price dis-count to crown it all.

SAFARI SPECIALS SAFARI SPECIALS

WILD WEEKS WILD WEEKS SPECIALS

WILDLIFE TOTAL• 7x full-board accommodation at Kambaku Safari Lodge • Wildlife programme in the mornings and afternoons

Price per guest in double-room €870 / in single-room €1 010Additional day: in double-room €125 / in single-room €145

WILDLIFE IN THE SADDLE• 7x full-board accommodation at Kambaku Safari Lodge • 7 safari rides and complementary wildlife programme

Price per guest in double-room €1 180 / in single-room €1 320Additional day: in double-room €165 / in single-room €185

Kid‘s discount: - €280

Luxury room upgrade per person per night: + €50

TRAVEL DATES

09.01.2021 – 20.02.202114.11.2021 – 18.12.2021

ADVENTURE SPECIALS

ADVENTURE TOTAL• 7x full-board accommodation at Kambaku Safari Lodge • Wildlife programme in the mornings and afternoons• Bush Camp Adventure• Daytrip to Etosha National Park

Price per guest in double-room €1 210 / in single-room €1 350Additional day: in double-room €135 / in single-room €155 ADVENTURE IN THE SADDLE• 7 overnights, FB, Bush Camp Adventure & Etosha (see above)• 7 safari rides and complementary wildlife programme

Price per guest in double-room €1 490 / in single-room €1 630Additional day: in double-room €180 /in single-room €200

Kid‘s discount: - €280Luxury room upgrade per personper night: + €50

TRAVEL DATES

20.02.2021 – 27.03.202114.04.2021 – 19.06.2021

ADVENTUREWEEKS

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per guest/ package/ service

guest ab 17 y. 13-16 y. 3-12 y. Adults Teenagers Kids

Kambaku Safari Lodge2,3) Wildlife programme (2x day) & lodging FB in Standard Room Booking up to 6 nights €185 €145 €100Wildlife programme (2x day) & lodging FB in Standard Room From 7 and more nights (longstay rate) €165 €125 €80Wildlife programme (2x day) & lodging FB in Luxury Room Booking up to 6 nights €235 €195 €150Wildlife programme (2x day) & lodging FB in Luxury Room From 7 and more nights (longstay rate) €215 €175 €130

Kambaku Safari Camp2, 3) Wildlife programme (2x day) & lodging FB in Bungalow Tent Booking up to 6 nights €165 €135 €100Wildlife programme (2x day) & lodging FB in Bungalow Tent From 7 and more nights (longstay rate) €145 €115 €80

Basis Rates 20211)

1) All prices include VAT and Namibian Tourism Levy. Prices are for individuals. Our terms and conditions of business apply. (www.kambaku.com/agb).2) Kids fees only apply when children share the room or tent with their parents. Should they not share with parents, the teenager (13-16 years) prices will apply.3) No vegan diets available. Please advise food sensitivities or vegetarian wishes at time of booking. In the Camp, specials diets are unfortunately not available. 4) Riders must be 4 years or older and helmets are compulsory. 5) You are welcome to request individual transfers to other lodges or places. We would gladly prepare a personalised itinerary for you. 6) Team safaris are small group trips of 1-6 people and occur monthly on request. The first booking will determine the dates. Day trips may be booked privately.7) Private safaris are guided tours together with a Kambaku tour guide. These safaris are planned according to the guests‘ wishes. 8) Additional information on programmes and routes can be found at www.kambaku.com/safaris under the heading „Namibia Tours“.9) Please refer to page 11 for programme and details. For Safari Specials single room surcharge applies. No flights nor transfers included.

per person 17 y. and older

Windhoek Intl‘ Airport >I< Kambaku Safari Lodge price per transfer €145Kambaku Safari Lodge >I< Otjiwarongo price per transfer €70

Transfers 20215)

Romantic breakfast in the bush – after dawn experience or outride €40 Bush Camp Adventure – tented camp with guide, incl. BBQ, breakfast and programme in the bush (15:00 to 11:00) €100Private guide – available for wildlife or riding programme morning and afternoons €60

Riding 4) (Safari ride 2.5 hours / Beginner ride 1.5 hours / riding training 45-60 min. – all available in the morning and/or afternoon) €47

Special service chargesAmmunition – Shotshells (one box contains 25 shotshells) or bullets (one box contains 10 bullets) €20Full-day nanny service (booking required) €150

Extras 20211) Namibia tours 20211,2,8)

1,5 days Waterberg National Park Safari – – €890 €600 €510 €220 €602 days Etosha National Park Safari €680 €60 €1 210 €760 €610 €190 €603 days Etosha National Park Safari – – €1 810 €1 180 €970 €350 €1203 days Kalahari Bushmen – Etosha National Park Safari – – €1 760 €1 150 €940 €360 €120 4 days Damaraland – Swakopmund Safari €1 790 €180 €2 760 €1 930 €1 660 €690 €1805 days Namib Desert Safari – – €3 680 €2 580 €2 210 €1 010 €2405 days Caprivi Safari – – €4 010 €2 760 €2 340 €1 100 €2405 days Etosha – Damaraland – Swakopmund Safari – – €3 520 €2 510 €2 170 €990 €240 5 days Swakopmund Fishing Trip (Fisherman) – – €3 910 €2 840 €2 490 €1 320 €240 5 days Swakopmund Fishing Trip (Companion) – – €3 580 €2 510 €2 160 €990 €240 6 days Caprivi – Etosha National Park Safari €3 060 €300 €4 760 €3 300 €2 810 €1 140 €300 8 days Sossusvlei - Swakopmund - Damaraland - Etosha Safari – – €5 730 €4 030 €3 460 €1 530 €420 8 days Namib - Skeleton Coast - Desert Elephants Safari – – €5 530 €3 860 €3 300 €1 410 €420 8 days Caprivi – Chobe – Victoria Falls Safari – – €6.920 €4.810 €4.100 €1.750 €420

Gast >13 J. EZ ZuschlagTour price team safari6)

Gast >13 J. 2 Gäste >13 J. 3+ Gäste >13 J. Gast 0-12 J. EZ Zuschlag

PP DR PP SR PP DR PP SR discount upgrade/ night

Kambaku Wild Week available: 9.1. - 20.2.21 I 14.11. - 18.12.21 €870 €1 010 €1 180 €1 320 - €280 +€50Kambaku Adventure Week available: 20.2. - 27.3.21 I 10.0. - 20.6.21 €1 210 €1 350 €1 490 €1 630 - €280 +€50

Safari Specials 20211,9) – 1 week with programme Wildlife Programme Wildlife & Riding Kid‘s Luxury Room

1 WEEK KAMBAKU SAFARI HOLIDAY

• 7 Overnights in Kambaku Safari Lodge**** • Full board (3 main meals, tea time with cake)• Every day 2x guided programme in savannah • Transfers from/ to Windhoek Intl Airport

Per adult € 1.445 in standard roomPer adult € 1.795 in luxury room

Special teenager and kid's rates. Included all- day: table water, tea

and coffee specialities. Sundowner drink with afternoon activity.

Extras and tours may be added (see below). Note: No flights or

insurances included.

Half day trips (weekly)1/2 day B2Gold – gold mining tour Team Safari6) price per person €80 €201/2 day Thonningii Vineyard – Wine farm with wine tasting Team Safari6) price per person €100 €20

Daytrips (weekly)1 day safari Waterberg & Shopping in Otjiwarongo Team Safari6) price per person €180 €501 day safari Etosha National Park Team Safari6) price per person €220 €501 day safari Ju‘/Hoansi-San Kalahari Bushman Team Safari6) price per person €280 €50

Half-day and daytrips 20211,2,8) guest 17 y./older 3-16 y.

Adults Teenager/ Kids

Tour price private safari7)

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