N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Tour: Carnivores & Conservation

Watch carnivores hunt and feed on the reserve's open drive.

A five-hour wildlife tour through N/a'an ku sê Sanctuary near Windhoek, where you ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who points out lions, cheetahs, leopards, caracals, African wild dogs and baboons as they move and feed across the reserve. The tour weaves the animals you see into the sanctuary's story: its origins, its mission, and how the conservation work there protects these species every day. Pickup from Windhoek hotels is included. Children from age five are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore N/a'an ku sê Sanctuary wildlife

• Drive through the sanctuary
• Observe baboons, caracals, lions, and more
• Watch animal feeding sessions
• Listen to guides' conservation stories
• Spot other free-roaming animals

The experience

The drive itself is the tour. You leave the city in an air-conditioned vehicle and spend the morning and early afternoon on the reserve's routes, watching for carnivores. A guide travels with you, narrating what you see (a lion at a kill, a cheetah moving through grass, a caracal or leopard in the trees), and explaining how N/a'an ku sê's feeding program and conservation model keep these animals alive and thriving. The reserve is built around this work, so the animals you encounter are part of a larger story the guide tells as you go.

The five-hour window covers the hours when carnivores are most active. You'll see baboons, caracals, lions, cheetahs, African wild dogs and leopards, though which ones appear and when depends on the day. The guide knows where to look and what to listen for. Bottled water comes with you. The vehicle stays cool. Public transport runs to the sanctuary, so you don't need a rental car to get there from Windhoek.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup from Windhoek.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and WednesdayDeparts at 13:30

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Chameleon Safaris

Is this one for you?Pickup from your Windhoek hotel means you don't need to arrange transport or navigate to the reserve yourself, so the tour works whether you have a rental car or not. The five-hour window fits a half-day outing if you're based in the city.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on the N/a'an ku sê tour?

Lions, cheetahs, leopards, African wild dogs, caracals and baboons roam the reserve and appear during the drive. The guide watches for them and explains their behavior and the feeding sessions N/a'an ku sê runs to support them, though which animals you encounter depends on the day and the time of year.

How do I get to N/a'an ku sê from my Windhoek hotel?

Hotel pickup from Windhoek is included in the tour. Public transportation also runs to the sanctuary if you prefer to meet the guide there instead.

Is the five-hour tour one continuous drive, or are there stops?

The tour is a drive through the reserve's routes where the guide stops to watch and photograph animals as they appear. You're moving and watching for the full five hours, not sitting in one place.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the guide, the air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup from Windhoek, and bottled water. Tips are separate.