N/a’ankusê Lodge

Carnivore Feeding Tour

During the course of this drive you will visit our senior baboons, caracals, lions, cheetahs, African wild dogs and leopards. Watch them being fed by our experienced guides and listen to their stories. The scenic route that takes you to our magnificent carnivores lends the opportunity of spotting some of the freeroaming reserve animals. This is not just a great way to learn about these amazing animals, it is also a unique up close photographic opportunity.

A superb introduction to conservation and the work we do here at N/a ’ an ku sê.

Carnivore feeding tours take place daily at 10:00 and 15:00, with a minimum of one person. We ask that you book at least one day in advance.

Ancient Skills Academy

This academy is a joint venture between the N/a ’ an ku sê Foundation and the Nyae Nyae Conservancy. It aims to serve as a reciprocal training venture where visiting San groups from the Nyae Nyae Conservancy stay at N/a ’ an ku sê to display their cultural heritage and skills to visitors.

Take the opportunity to visit the San Busmen in their traditional village and witness their ancient culture and traditions first hand. The San will show you plants they use for medicinal purposes, how they make fire and set traps, tell you how they hunt and regale you with stories, song and dance.

N/a’ankusê Lodge offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a tranquil break to unwind and relax surrounded by African wildlife. The lodge is perfectly located to start or finish any safari trip to Namibia and also offers exciting day trips to explore.

The lodge is crafted from ecologically clean material including solid logs and glass to complement N/a’ankusê’s beautiful wilderness setting. Here, guests will find six luxurious, individual chalets and a tranquil dining area with stunning views, bar and swimming pool. The lodge provides a breathtaking backdrop from all sides. Enjoy sumptuous meals, the and impressive game viewing and sundowner excursions.

The lodge accommodation includes six lavish in-suite chalets, each comprising a delightful blend of rich ethnicity and modern extravagance, while offering a secluded retreat from the ruggedness of Africa.

All rooms are extravagantly appointed and have been designed to offer total privacy and comfort in harmony with their surroundings. Rooms boast large twin beds, air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and have their own private veranda with views overlooking the beautiful bush veldt.  The lodge also offers self-catering 2 and 3 bedroom villas for families.

Share in our ethics

The N/a’an ku sê Foundation is home to several cheetahs and other magnificent carnivores that can never be released back into the wilds of Namibia, due to being human imprinted – a factor that would significantly reduce their survival chances in the wild. The reasons for them being human imprinted are manifold – many were kept as pets or came to N/a’an ku sê as cubs orphaned at birth.

Behind the Scenes with Marlice van Vuuren

Follow in Marlice’s footsteps and get an in timate view of the workings of a wildlife reserve and sanctuary. On this in – depth activity you will gain insight into the real N/a ’ an ku s ê world and the inner workings of sanctuary life and the myriad of animal species currently being cared for. Enter the riveting world of research carried out at N/a ’ an ku sê, and gain intimate knowledge into the field of human – carnivore conflict mitigation. Become smitten with our gorgeous sanctuary orphans and bond with the baby baboons (there’s nothing like it). Become fully immersed in Marlice’s magical world!

Bushman Stories under the Stars

Our nature guide will take you to the Naankuse Ancient San Skills Academy, where you will join the San Bushmen around their evening fire and listen to their traditional stories about the stars, animals, galaxies, and the universe. They might even entertain you with a few traditional dances and singing! This is a great way to experience the Namibian bush at night and share in a little piece of San tradition.

The history of the Naankuse Lodge in Namibia is relatively short. Established in 2007, the lodge was started thanks to some of its supporters who followed our inspiration to create an eco-friendly destination. Not only did they want to offer people traveling through Namibia an opportunity to stay somewhere that gave back to Namibia’s wildlife, but also wanted to offer the San Bushman community a new opportunity to develop job skills in the hospitality industry.

Since 2007, business has boomed and Naankuse couldn’t be happier. In 2009, they reintroduced our first giraffe; in 2010, eland; and in 2011, became the honored custodians of a pack of African wild dogs. Through an array of wildlife-related activities, you may have the opportunity to see one or all of these animals.

Every single person who comes to the Naankuse Lodge in Namibia learns about the history of the lodge, it’s passion for conservation, love for food, and leaves with a little bit of Namibia in their hearts. More importantly, guests help support the legacy of people and animals this amazing Namibian safari destination care for.

Even if you’re not spending the night at the lodge, you are happily welcomed to visit for lunch or dinner. The Sunday buffet is extremely popular and offers a mix of culinary delights!

The award-winning lodge culinary team, including Chef Rhona Strauss, has taken African cuisine to new, mouth-watering levels. Whether you’d prefer breakfast in the dining room, a picnic in the veldt, or dinner under the stars, the lodge is at your service.

The menus change daily with the locally available, and seasonal ingredients. To be one with the world around you is to offer only the best of what the land has to give while taking care to give back!