Hand-sewn bags and cushions in the Kuzikus shop
Regional food, specialities and souvenirs in the Kuzikus shop, Namibia
Handmade Namibian souvenirs in the shop at Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve & Astro Guest Farm, Kalahari

Kuzikus Shop – handmade in Namibia

A piece of the Kalahari for your home

Some memories are something you want to hold in your hands as well as in your heart. In the Kuzikus shop, you will find handmade products and souvenirs from Namibia, alongside sustainably produced shirts and caps. These keepsakes tell the story of your time with us: the vast sky over the Kalahari, the red sand beneath your feet and the people who bring this place to life.

Designed with love, sewn with care

Many of our pieces are created by Ilka Preschel-Reinhard (ikina designs). An architect and designer, she has a fine sense of space, materials and atmosphere. She designs bags, cushions and home accessories that first adorned our guest farm and can now enrich your home too.

Local fabrics are lovingly upcycled in a timeless “Out of Africa” style. Existing materials become something new, carefully sewn by hand. No two pieces are alike: each is unique, with its own character and story.

What you can find in our shop

Buy handmade Namibian bags in the shop at Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve & Astro Guest Farm, Kalahari, Namibia

Bags

Beautiful, sturdy companions for travel and everyday life, sewn from upcycled Namibian fabrics.
T-shirts and caps in the shop at Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve & Astro Guest Farm, Kalahari, Namibia

Shirts & caps

Sustainably produced and ready for the next adventure, in the Kalahari or at home.
Children’s clothing in the Kuzikus souvenir shop

Shirts & more for children

Sustainably produced children’s clothing designed by Ilka Preschel. 
Regional food, specialities and souvenirs in the Kuzikus shop, Namibia

Spices & soaps

The scents and flavours of the Kalahari for your kitchen and bathroom: a little reminder for all the senses.
Handmade Namibian souvenirs in the shop at Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve & Astro Guest Farm, Kalahari

Postcards & pendants

Beautiful, sturdy companions for travel and everyday life, sewn from upcycled Namibian fabrics.
Protecting umbrella species of the Kalahari: the camelthorn tree at Kuzikus

Tree sponsorship

Contribute to conservation by sponsoring a tree. Also available online as a gift voucher.
Hand-sewn bags and cushions in the Kuzikus shop

Kuzikus gift voucher

Give Kuzikus experiences or items from the Kuzikus shop as a gift voucher.

Get creative yourself – art courses with Ilka

If you would like to create your own interpretation of the Kalahari, Ilka is the person to see. Alongside the shop, she offers art courses on request. With pencil and brush, you create your own works inspired by feathers, pods, tracks in the sand and everything nature offers around the guest farm.

Beautiful things that do good

Rhino conservation at Kuzikus, Namibia
Protecting umbrella species of the Kalahari: the camelthorn tree at Kuzikus
Giraffe count on a wildlife management excursion with biologists

Every purchase brings joy to you or someone you care about, while a share of the proceeds goes directly to black rhino protection and conservation here at Kuzikus. Your souvenir becomes a small, lasting contribution to one of Africa’s rarest species, and the memory of your journey has an impact well beyond your stay.

Take a piece of Kuzikus home

We look forward to welcoming you to the shop and will be happy to advise you personally. Enjoy browsing!

Frequently asked questions about the shop

Where is the Kuzikus shop?

The shop is located on the guest farm in Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve, around 160 km from Windhoek Airport.

Who designs the products?

The bags, cushions and home accessories are designed by architect and designer Ilka Preschel-Reinhard. She sews and makes them herself, sometimes together with women from Women at Work Namibia.

What is Women at Work?

Women at Work is a Namibian organisation. It trains women seeking work in practical crafts and helps them find stable employment through its own employment bureau.

What are the bags and cushions made from?

They are upcycled from local fabrics in an “Out of Africa” style. Every piece is unique.

Can I order the products online too?

Very soon! Our online shop is currently being prepared for you. Subscribe to our newsletter and be among the first to hear about its opening.
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Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve & Astronomy Guest Farm
Berend & Dr. Friedrich F. Reinhard
Private Bag 13112
9000 Windhoek, Namibia

Call via WhatsApp: +26 4817 402 808
Email: info@kuzikus-namibia.com

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