Treesleeper Tsintsabis

Treesleeper Tsintsabis Amenities and Facilities

If you do not have your own camping gear, there is no need to worry. For a small fee per person per night, we can set up a tent for you, complete with a sleeping mattress, a sleeping bag, a pillow, and basic cooking equipment, including a bundle of wood, some pots and pans, and a gas stove. We can organise camping equipment for groups of up to 5 people.

We also provide wood for your braai (barbeque) at an affordable price per bundle. You can utilise the tree decks as a viewing platform or for setting up your tent if you prefer sleeping on the deck. All campsites are private areas and come equipped with:

• A braai
• A tap
• A picnic table (for 4 people)
• Two solar lights
• A bin

All ablution facilities have warm water provided by solar energy. At Treesleeper Camp, you can truly enjoy camping with lodge standards!

What To Do at Treesleeper Tsintsabis

When you visit Treesleeper Camp, we offer three activities: a bushwalk, a village tour, and a traditional performance. All activities are weather-dependent as they take place outdoors, and Treesleeper Camp reserves the right to cancel activities if necessary.

We strongly recommend booking activities in advance, as we cannot guarantee their availability otherwise. This is particularly important for the traditional performance, as school holidays often see the children’s group leaving Tsintsabis, and members of the elderly group may be out hunting or working on farms.

Children younger than 12 years can join accommodation and activities for free when accompanied by an adult. However, they will not be counted for activities requiring a minimum number of participants.

Bushwalk

Participating in a bushwalk offers a deeper understanding of the relationship that the Bushmen people have had (and, in some cases, still have) with nature. Learn about edible, poisonous, and medicinal plants, see traditional hunting methods, traps, and fire-making techniques.

This activity is ideal for gaining insight into the traditional way of life of the Bushmen. One guide will lead you into the bush and explain these fascinating traditions.

Village Tour

The village tour provides insight into a culture where traditional ways meet the modern world. You will visit two contrasting Bushmen villages and meet two families. Discover how they live today and learn about their contemporary circumstances.

A guide will introduce you to the families, allowing you to ask questions and take photographs. This tour focuses on the ‘real-life’ situation of the Bushmen and does not involve traditional costumes.

Details: 2-4 hours; minimum of 2 people; price charged per person.

In addition to the tour fee, visitors are kindly encouraged to bring a small token of appreciation for the families visited (e.g., a T-shirt, a bag of sugar, or some tea). This serves as a gesture of goodwill for entering their homes and gardens and taking photographs. It also provides the families with additional support.

Traditional Performance

Experience the magic of a traditional Bushmen performance, featuring singing, dancing, healing, and other ceremonies.

These performances are conducted by children from Tsintsabis Junior Secondary School or an elderly traditional healing group. Supporting the children’s performances also supports the school’s cultural fund, which Treesleeper Camp contributes to. During the activity, you will learn about the meanings behind the ritual dances and ceremonies performed around a campfire.

Details: ¾ - 1 hour; minimum of 4 people; price charged per person.

Please note: This activity must be booked at least one week in advance!

Cultural Centre

The camp features a cultural centre where you can relax and purchase basic necessities such as cool drinks, essential camping food, and cold beer.

In addition, the centre offers local souvenirs, and traditional Bushmen artefacts are on display. With some luck, you may spot small game at the nearby waterhole.

You haven’t truly experienced Namibia until you’ve visited Treesleeper Camp!