* Ideal base from which to explore Bushmanland and the Nyae Nyae Conservency
* Ideal for cultural interaction with Ju/'hoansi ( Bushmen)
* Convenient base to start or end a trip through Khaudum National Park
* Well-developed activities, including guided cultural visits to Ju/'hoansi Village, guided excursions into the Khaudum National Park and in the Nyae Nyae Conservency, and guided walking trails.
* The swimming pool is ideal for refreshing after a day of driving or activities.

Tsumkwe Country Lodge is located about 2 km outside of Tsumkwe.

Surrounding environment is flat woodland savannah

Day visits
* Nyae Nyae Conservancy
* Nyae Nyae Pan
* Khaudum National Park (Southern part of the park)
* Ju/'hoansi ( Bushmen) Villages

Onward Travel
* Grootfontein
* Tsumeb
* Etosha National Park - Von Lindequist Gate (long day drive)
* Otavi
* Khaudum National Park
* Botswana (Dobe Border Post)

The upgrading & renovations of all 25 accommodation units is completed.

21 guest rooms consisting of:
20 x twin rooms
1 x double rooms
4 x guide rooms

All rooms have canvas sides and corrugated roofs
* En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
* Private verandah in front of each unit
* Mosquito netting
* Electricity is supplied by generator from 05h00 to 22h00.
* Laundry facilities

* 5 campsites
* Shared ablution facilities with hot & cold water
* Each campsite has a fire place
* All campsites have electrical points. Electricity is supplied by generator from 05h00 to 22h00
* Camping is on self-catering basis
* Lodge facilities are available to campers

Central thatched main complex
* Reception
* Indoor restaurant with individual tables
* Bar
* Curio Shop
* Small swimming pool

Note: The central complex is scheduled for renovations and upgrading from the end of November 2009.

Cultural experience
* PM Ju/'hoansi Village excursion. Departing at 13:00, lasting approx. 4 hrs.
* Full day Ju/'hoansi Village excursion. Approx. 8 hrs.
* Half day excursion for fly-in guests.

Nature & cultural experience
* Full day excursion to Nyae Nyae Pan, Holboom (Giant Baobab Tree) and Ju/'hoansi Village, lasting approx. 8 hrs.
* Full day excursion with early morning bush walk and PM visit to a Ju/'hoansi Village, lasting approx. 8 hrs.

Nature experience
* Full day Khaudum National Park excursion, lasting approx. 8 hrs.
* AM & PM guided walking trails, lasting approx. 2 to 3 hrs.

Note: Departure times can be flexible. depending on the availability of guides and vehicles.

Tsumkwe Country Lodge uses:
1 x 12 seater Unimog vehicle
2 x 9 seater Mahindra vehicles

* European & Southern African influences, no 'unusual' ingredients
* English breakfast
* Light lunch
* Dinner - set menu
* Breakfast & lunch packs on advance booking

CELLULAR COVERAGE AT LODGE
For details see the Mobile coverage map.

Reservations & Marketing
Tel +264 - (0)61 - 374 750
Fax +264 - (0)61 - 256 598
E-mail tsumkwe@ncl.com.na
E-mail marketing@ncl.com.na

Waitlist Help Line
It is very important to Namibia Country Lodges to assist with waitlisted bookings, especially if full rooming lists are available or a deposit is offered to secure the booking. For assistance please contact Sybille du Plessis at reservations@ncl.com.na

At Lodge
Tel +264 - (0)67 - 244 028

Website: www.namibialodges.com

* English
* Afrikaans

* Visa
* Mastercard

Social Responsibility
Tsumkwe Country Lodge is located in the Nyae Nyae Conservancy supports the local community by offering:
* Training and skills development, particularly in developing traditional skills and crafts, and preserving them in the context of tourism.
* Support to the Community Learning and Development Centre.

* Tsumkwe Country Lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan from Grootfontein.
* Travellers using a 2 X 4 will have to backtrack on the C44 and B8 to Grootfontein.
* To enter the Khaudum or continue to Botswana a 4 X 4 vehicle is a MUST.

Note: For details on travelling through the Khaudum, click here>>

* Grootfontein
* Tsumeb
* Etosha National Park Von Lindequist gate (long day drive)
* Otavi
* Khaudum National Park
* Botswana (Dobe Border Post)

Grootfontein
Grootfontein to Tsumkwe Country Lodge is approx. 280 km
* From Grootfontein drive north on the B8 to the C44 turn off (approx. 53 km)
* Turn right into the C44 and follow it to Tsumkwe (approx. 225 km)
* In Tsumkwe follow the road signs to Tsumkwe Country Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The B8  is tar road. The rest of the route is on gravel road.

Tsumeb
Tsumeb to Tsumkwe Country Lodge is approx. 337 km
* From Tsumeb drive south east on the C42 to Grootfontein (approx. 57 km)
* From Grootfontein drive north on the B8 to the C44 turn off (approx. 53 km)
* Turn right into the C44 and follow it to Tsumkwe (approx. 225 km)
* In Tsumkwe follow the road signs to Tsumkwe Country Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The C42 and B8  are tar roads. The rest of the route is on gravel road.

Von Lindequist Gate (Etosha National Park)
Von Lindequist Gate to Tsumkwe Country Lodge is approx. 436 km
* Drive east on the C38 to the B1 turn off (approx. 25 km)
* Turn right into the B1 and drive to Tsumeb (approx. 74 km)
* From Tsumeb drive south east on the C42 to Grootfontein (approx. 57 km)
* From Grootfontein drive north on the B8 to the C44 turn off (approx. 53 km)
* Turn right into the C44 and follow it to Tsumkwe (approx. 225 km)
* In Tsumkwe follow the road signs to Tsumkwe Country Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The C38, B1, C42 and B8  are tar roads. The rest of the route is on gravel road.

Otavi
Otavi to Tsumkwe Country Lodge is approx. 370 km
* From Otavi drive east on the B8 to Grootfontein (approx. 90 km)
* From Grootfontein drive north on the B8 to the C44 turn off (approx. 53 km)
* Turn right into the C44 and follow it to Tsumkwe (approx. 225 km)
* In Tsumkwe follow the road signs to Tsumkwe Country Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The B8  is tar road. The rest of the route is on gravel road.

Sigaretti Camp (Khaudum National Park)
Note: To drive into or through the Khaudum National Park a 4x4 is required.
From Sigaretti Camp to Tsumkwe Country Lodge is approx 52 km
* From Sigaretti Camp drive south on the D3303 and D3315 to Tsumkwe (approx. 50 km)
* In Tsumkwe follow the road signs to Tsumkwe Country Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The entire trip is on extremely bad sandy road.

Dobe Border Post (Botswana)
Note: The border is open from 07:00–15:00, Namibian time.
Dobe Border Post to Tsumkwe Country Lodge is approx. 57 km
* From the Dobe Border drive west on the C44 to Tsumkwe (approx. 55 km)
* In Tsumkwe follow the road signs to Tsumkwe Country Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The entire trip is on gravel road.

Tsumkwe Airstrip (FYTK)
* South 19 degrees 35 13’
* East 20 degrees 27 30’
* Elevation: 1,127.76 meters
* Length: 1,800 meters
* Width: 100 meters
* Surface: Gravel / Lime

Tsumkwe Country Lodge offers transfers from / to the Tsumkwe Airstrip.

* Check in: 12h00
* Check out: 10h00 

01.03.2010 to 28.02.2011
Single pp	N$ 493.43
Double pp	N$ 351.00

01.03.2011 to 28.02.2012
Single pp	N$ 528.03
Double pp	N$ 375.42

BB rates include Bed and Breakfast only.
Rates incl. VAT and statutory NTB levy.
Rates may be subject to change unless booking is confirmed.

Individual (FIT) reservations (1 to 3 rooms)
Cancellation policy
45 - 31 days prior to arrival: 25% of the total price
30 – 16 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total price
15 days or less prior to arrival: 90% of the total price

Group reservations (4 or more rooms)
Cancellation policy
90 – 61 days prior to arrival: 10% of the total price on preliminary rooming lists
60 – 46 days prior to arrival: 25% of the total price
45 - 31 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total price
30 – 16 days prior to arrival: 75% of the total price
15 days or less prior to arrival: 90% of the total price

01.03.2009 to 28.02.2012
* Children 0 to 4 years, sharing with 2 adults: Free
* Children 5 to 11 years sharing with 2 adults: 50% of rack rate
* Children 12 years and older sharing with 2 adults: Full adult rate

Read the guidelines on child safety

01.03.2009 to 28.02.2012
* The first twin bedded guide room is free of charge on a BB basis.
* The second guide room will be charged at discounted guide rate.
* Guides sleep in guide rooms or guest rooms, at the discretion of the lodge manager.
* Guides may join their guests on activities, subject to space, at no extra cost.

There are few places as wild as the vicinity of Tsumkwe, Namibia, where traditional San bushmen still roam. Tsumkwe Country Lodge offers a base from which to explore the wilderness.

There are few places as wild as the vicinity of Tsumkwe in Namibia, where traditional San bushmen still roam. Tsumkwe Country Lodge offers travellers a base from which to explore.

In this wilderness, travellers can discover the age-old ways of the hardy San survivors, their survival skills and their relation to the land. And, in the dense bush of Khaudum National Park, truly wild elephants and other fascinating bushveld creatures, can still be seen.

There are few places as wild as the vicinity of Tsumkwe in Namibia, where traditional San bushmen still roam. Tsumkwe Country Lodge offers travellers a base from which to explore.

In this wilderness, travellers can discover the age-old ways of the hardy San survivors, their survival skills and their relation to the land. And, in the dense bush of Khaudum National Park, truly wild elephants and other fascinating bushveld creatures, can still be seen.

Entry into these areas is not easy, and the difficult bushveldt tracks challenge even the most skilled offroad drivers. Tsumkwe Country Lodge is a place to prepare for the adventure ahead or to wind down and get a good night's sleep after a day navigating rugged trails. Tsumkwe Country Lodge also provides guided excursions to meet the San and explore the Khaudum and see its amazing wildlife, for the less experienced and more cautious travellers.