Traditional Cultures in Namibia
7 of our favourite places for traditional cultures in Namibia
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Damaraland Camp
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93% (38 reviews)
Damaraland Camp is partly owned by the local community, some of whom are now in management positions. Options for activities include visits to the World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein, where you will find a large number of ancient San Bushman rock engravings. More about Damaraland Camp -
Doro Nawas
|91% (201 reviews)
Doro Nawas doesn't have any specific 'cultural' activities – but is notable for being partly owned and largely run by the community. Hence it's an interesting place to visit if you're interested in a real community, and how it works. It does offer ... More about Doro Nawas -
Kunene River Camp
|100% (1 review)
As part of a stay in the far north you may visit a traditional Himba settlement. During your visit you get a brief insight into the traditions and culture of these semi-nomadic people and get the opportunity to wander around observing how they live. More about Kunene River Camp -
Leylandsdrift Camp
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An integral part of a stay near Purros is visiting a traditional Himba settlement. During your visit you get a brief insight into the traditions and culture of these semi-nomadic people and get the opportunity to wander around observing how they live. More about Leylandsdrift Camp -
Nhoma Camp
|97% (21 reviews)
At Nhoma Camp you're staying right by a Bushmen village. Here, the Ju/'hoan people have been a part of the camp's setup from the beginning, and benefit substantially from your visit. Time with these people can offer amazing insights into a hunter-gatherer culture ... More about Nhoma Camp -
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Okahirongo Lodge is set in the remote Purros Conservancy, in Namibia's northwest corner. Here, you'll have the option to visit a local Himba village, and to gain insights into the culture and everyday life of these semi-nomadic, desert-dwelling people. The Himba ... More about Okahirongo Ele. Lodge -
Palmwag Lodge
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82% (19 reviews)
Palmwag Lodge offers a full-day excursion (or an overnight trip) to visit the Ovahimba people in their villages to the north, in the Opuwo region. You will get a taste of the daily life of this nomadic people, most of whom still live according to ancient traditions and rituals. More about Palmwag Lodge
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