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Nomadic Himba Cultural tour Swakopmund
 

Tour Details:

The Ovahimba people are an indigenous tribe from northern Kunene Region of Namibia (formerly known as Kaokoland). As a result of urbanization the Himba people have migrated to different parts of Namibia. A small population of the Himba people live in the Mondesa and DRC informal settlement. Both Himba men and women are distinguished by their unique cultural attire which consists of skirt-like clothing made from calfskin. Himba people, especially women are famous for covering themselves with “otjize” paste, a cosmetic mixture of butterfat and red ochre pigment which is found in rocks and soil.
Tour Itinerary:

*  Our friendly & professional guide picks up the guests from their accommodation with our tour vehicle.
*  Historic introduction of Swakopmund and tour program briefing (en -route).
*  Short walk around the local informal market and introduction to different traditional foods-and products on display.
*  Visit the DRC informal settlement, a shanty town on the outskirts of Swakopmund.
*  Meet local Nomadic Himba Tribe:-Story-telling about the origins, beliefs and practices of the Nomadic Himba tribe,cultural displays of traditional attire and otjize.
*  A day in the life of the Himba people family who residing in Swakopmund.
*  Visit Hafeni Traditional Restaurant “The Happy Place” - experience a light traditional meal and cultural performance.
*  Return to accommodation.

Tour Slots:   10h00 am / 15h00  pm
Duration::   4 hours
Price: N$ 1000.00
Hafeni Traditional Restaurant
Enjoy a hearty traidional meal and taste delicious proudly Namibian local cuisine.
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