Village walk with the Hambukushu
Welcome to Hambukushu: Immerse yourself in a world where tradition and nature are in harmony, and experience authentic life on the banks of the mighty Kavango.
We show how the people live today — in a modern and traditional way. Book your Village Walk at the Riverdance Lodge. Visit the village, the local school, the purpose-built kindergartens. Try your hand at grinding mahangu (millet) and be part of the Hambukushus for a few hours.
A village walk with the Hambukushu in northeastern Namibia is like a journey into another world — a world where time seems to tick differently and traditions are still deeply rooted in nature.
It is an invitation not only to watch but to dive into the lives of proud people who have lived for generations on the banks of the mighty Kavango (Okavango) River.
Hambukushu means “the rainmakers”
You will be greeted with a warm smile that makes you feel welcome, as if the village has been waiting just for you. The round huts with their artfully woven thatched roofs look like small works of art. Children run around barefoot,, laughing and curious about the visitors. Your guide, a resident of the village, takes you on sandy paths between fields and huts. It's more than just a village walk — it's an experience that lets you feel the power and beauty of a culture.
We show how the people live today — in a modern and traditional way. Book your Village Walk at the Riverdance Lodge. Visit the village, the local school, the purpose-built kindergartens. Try your hand at grinding mahangu (millet) and be part of the Hambukushus for a few hours.
