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Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge

Nature Drive / Bushman rock art

This drive takes about 3 hours, through the scenically beautiful lodge property, with selected stops at sites to view and learn about bushman rock art. Ai Aiba Lodge is home to over 200 different bushmen rock art sites and our guides have been professionally trained to interpret these paintings to our guests. The drive will also include a stop for refreshments and snacks. A must-see for anyone visiting the area. This drive can be done both in the morning or the afternoon. Morning drive – departs at 07h30 (Summer and Winter). Breakfast served from 07h00. Afternoon drive – departs 17h00 in Summer*, and 16h00 in Winter*. Rates for activities available in documentation. *Summer months = Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. *Winter months = Apr, May, Jun, Jul & Aug.
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Guided walks (Morning & Sundowner)

Walking the area surrounding the Lodge is highly encouraged and is an excellent way to experience the beauty of the Erongo Mountains. Our guides have been very well trained on the interesting Fauna and Flora of the area and are available to escort guests through the property. ? Guided Morning walks: Breakfast is available in the restaurant from 07h00. Your guide will take juice and snacks along for en-route. Please carry your own water. Please ensure that you wear good walking shoes, and have adequate sun protection. 1) Ai Aiba Walk: This walk is 2 – 3 hours in duration and can be of varying degrees of difficulty depending on your preference. It will include visits to certain rock art sites, and a focus on the smaller intricacies of nature. Morning walk departs at 07h30 (Summer and Winter), from the restaurant. 2) Walk & Drive: This activity starts from the lodge with a 10min drive to Moringa valley. From there guests hike to a number of different rock art sites, including some fantastic viewpoints along the way. Then another short drive (10-15min), followed by another hike through majestic landscape to view some more rock art sites and interesting rock formations. A short 20min drive will then take you back to the lodge. Total duration is approximately 3 hours. Morning walk departs at 07h30 (Summer and Winter), from the restaurant. 3) Walk with visit to the San Living Museum: This walk is approximately 3 hours. Our guides will walk with you to the San Living Museum, stopping at certain rock art sites en-route. Once at the Living Museum the bushman will take guests on a bushwalk, and then our guides will lead you back to the lodge again. Morning walk departs at 07h30 (Summer and Winter), from the restaurant. ? Guided sundowner walk: Very close to the lodge, you will be guided up a granite hill where you can relax and enjoy a cold ‘sundowner’ drink while watching the sun set over spectacular views of the Erongo Mountains. Sundowner walk departs at 18h30 (Summer) and 17h30 (Winter), from the restaurant Rate: Included in the rate (excluding drinks). Note that our guide will gladly take your drinks order and carry the drinks up to the sundowner spot for you. Rates for activities available in documentation *Summer months = Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. *Winter months = Apr, May, Jun, Jul & Aug.
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Guided Sundowner Mountain Bike Ride

Why walk when you can ride? A cycling adventure that mirrors the leisurely pace of our guided sundowner walk. You leave from the lodge late afternoon, on E-bikes and cycle along jeep tracks to a tranquil sundowner spot in the bush. Enjoy a ‘sundowner’ drink and snacks with panoramic views as the sun begins to set. Return to the lodge via a fun single track in the twilight. Trip can also be done in reverse – out on the single track and back on the jeep track; please discuss with your guide. Rates for activities available in documentation
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Mountain Biking Trails & E-Bike Rental

If you love mountain biking, you will love our trails. We have worked with expert trail builders to create a network of trails that let you discover this amazing landscape at your own speed. You can see the ancient Bushmen Rock Art Sites or spot some wildlife while riding on scenic trails. Our trails are suitable for riders of all abilities, but we focus on making them fun, free-flowing and beautiful. There are many trails to choose from, but we have marked three routes with different lengths and difficulties, using jeep tracks or specially made single track trails. If you want more challenge and adventure, you can try some of the extensions that go to the granite outcrops of the property. Our trails are well marked and maintained. You can bring your own bike, rent one of our new Specialized Levo E-Bikes or join one of our guided E-Bike Tours. • Guided Mountain Bike Tour, including E-Bike Rental: Take a professional guide who knows the trails like the back of their hand and can show you the best spots to enjoy the scenery and the thrill. No need to worry about getting lost or missing out on anything, just follow your guide and have a blast on your e-bike! Duration: Max. 4 hours Minimum age requirement for the E-Bike Rental and Mountain bike trails is 8 years. Children 8 and over: quoted adult rate Rates for activities available in documentation • Specialized Levo E-Bike Rental: Don't worry if you don't have your own mountain bike. You can rent one of our awesome Specialized Levo E-Bikes. They are the best in the market for Mountain E-Bikes. You'll have a blast riding them for hours without any trouble. Duration: Max. 4 hours. Please advise Reception of your plans and ensure that you have our number in your cellphone (+264 64-570330). Please also ensure you collect a map from Reception and take it with you or download our online map. Minimum age requirement for the E-Bike Rental and Mountain bike trails is 8 years Children 8 and over: quoted adult rate Rates for activities available in documentation Mountain Bike Routes: Light Green Route: A lovely introduction to the trails on Ai Aiba. Generally easy-going, predominantly jeep track riding. Dark Green Route: Although this is only 30km, this ride is not to be underestimated. There are a lot of new single tracks on this route and even though it is not very technical, it is slow going and requires constant concentration and effort. Blue Route: This route is a bit shorter than the Dark Green Route but also allows you to ride some of the best single tracks on the farm.
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San Living Museum Tours (available from 08h00 to 15h30)

Various tours are available, and can all be booked directly at the lodge. Times are flexible, and bookings can usually be made according to your requirement. Please ask at Reception for more information. • Bushwalk – approx. 2hours. Learn about hunting, snaring, tracking, lighting fire and collecting bush food. • Live in the village – approx. 2hours. Learn about singing and dancing, lighting a fire, making ropes and jewelry. • Combination (Action day) – approx. 4hours. A combination of the bushwalk and the “live in the village” tour. *Rates on request
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