Adventures in the NAUkLuFT in the southern centre of Namibia
On foot? On horseback? Or by four-wheel drive? Choose how you prefer to explore the Naukluft Mountains.
Our tip: Stay at least two nights to have enough time and leisure for your adventures in the NAUkLuFT.
Hiking in the NAUkLuFT
From a walk along the dry river to a day hike in the mountains: there are 14 trails to choose from. Thanks to good trail markings and maps, you can explore the nature of the NAUkLuFT on your own. Access to the private nature reserve and use of the hiking trails is free of charge for lodge and camping guests.
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Riding in the NAUkLuFT
Whether riding lessons or rides for beginners (max. 45 min.), whether a relaxed sundowner ride or a challenging day ride for advanced riders (1.5 to 8 hours): At BüllsPort, every horse lover gets their money’s worth. The horses are well-trained, sure-footed and pleasant to ride. A trained riding guide and equipment are provided. Please note: In line with international standards, a maximum weight of 90 kg per rider applies. Kindly book all rides in advance, as the horses often graze in the veld.
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Farm drive on BüllsPort in the NAUkLuFT
How do you farm an area of around 100 square kilometres that lies close to the Namib Desert and receives an average of no more than 120 mm of rain per year? Which falls sporadically and can only be expected from January to April? A farm drive offers you an exciting insight into a farm with sheep farming, horse breeding and game keeping…
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Offroad Trail in the NAUkLuFT
Conquering the Naukluft on four wheels: This is also possible on the 100 km² area that makes up BüllsPort. On paths that can be steep, narrow and rocky, put your four-wheel driving skills to a challenging test… Free for lodge and camping guests.
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Give & Take Excursion to ǂNabasib Primary School
The ǂNabasib Primary School cordially invites you to gain an insight into the everyday life of a Namibian government school and experience facets of Namibia’s cultural diversity. The amount you pay to the school for your experience will help with the purchase of missing school utensils. Drive in your own car (one way is 15 km). Not possible at weekends and during school holidays. Bookings must be made well in advance.
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Day trip to Sossusvlei
Circuite the Naukluft Mountains (self-drive, BüllsPort does not offer a tour; 353 km): Start in the morning, drive through the Tsauchab Valley (D 854) and cross the plains of the eastern edge of the Namib to Sesriem (110 km). Have your lunch break in the shade of Sesriem Canyon and explore Sossusvlei in the afternoon to avoid the crowds (there and back 120 km). In the evening, on your drive back, enjoy the colourful play of the setting sun through the winding Tsondab Valley in the Naukluft Mountains (C 19, shortcut Ababis, C 14; 123 km).
Tips for your Trip to BüllsPort
Route of Landscapes via C26, D1265, 1261 and 1275 (285 km gravel road): Take in the typical African bush savannah of the Khomas Highlands; the magnificent view of the Spreetshoogte Pass on the Great Escarpment; the barren savannah of the eastern Namib Desert; and the winding Tsondab Valley in the Naukluft Mountains.
Route of History via B1 and C 24 / MR 47 (90 km tar and 145 km gravel road): Stop in Rehoboth to visit the local museum, featuring the history of the Baster people. A few kilometres north-east of Klein Aub, take a short detour to the Sam Khubis memorial, that reminds of the battle between the Basters and Germans in 1915. On the western outskirts of Klein Aub, Conny’s Coffee Shop offers a real coffee experience and some stories about the former mining operation.
Newsletter "Naukluft Mail"
Straight from the NAUkLuFT to your mailbox: News, information and exciting stories about the guest business and farm operations of BüllsPort, as well as the mountains of the NAUkLuFT. Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter "Naukluft Mail".
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