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Insurance

Passenger Liabilities

Meals

Breakfast Dinner

Others

Fuel for Vehicle. The activities or visits as stated in the program Entry fee to National Parks Namibian VAT

Transport

The SUV rental vehicle with all risk insured in Namibia including the mileage in accord to the program and the activities. Bus will be supplied in case a group.

Guide

Professional Guide|Driver Attentive to clients Presentable Knowlegeable

Accommodation

Himba Hut Bungalow

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Optional

Optional activities can be booked for the client and client pay directly. Optional activities such as Air Ballooning, Scenic Flights, Quad... Your guide will inform you about optional activities.

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

International flights Entry fee to neighboring countries such as Zimbabwe Tips and gratitudes Your personal medical insurance and repatriation (very important to have) Personal Purchases Drinks, which are the responsibility of travelers, with the exception of teas and coffees often included in the lodges (in rooms) and tap water, non-mineral. Optional activities, such as hot air ballooning, flying, horse riding, 4x4 day or night safaris organized by the lodges or booked with us.

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Day 1 Windhoek - Kamanjab
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Windhoek - Kamanjab

Welcome to Namibia! We hope you had a pleasant flight. Your adventure begins here. Everything you’ve been looking forward to is now reality. Let that set in a minute.

At Windhoek Airport or at your accommodation, discover the caring smile of your guide.

- If arriving from the airport, look out for your name on the welcome board, and behind it is a smiley face to welcome you.

- If already in Windhoek, your guide will come collect you from your accommodation that you have indicated or mentioned to us, of course with a great smile to welcome you.

Approximate transfer time to Windhoek from Hosea Kutako International Airport – 45 minutes

Your guide will handover your travel documents and help you get acquainted with your route and what to expect on your upcoming journey. Feel free to ask any questions. Your guide is flexible, as is your schedule, so plan it day by day as you go along to get the most out of your trip. Your guide will know where the nearest shops and bank are if you wish to get anything. Grab some cold drinks and some snacks for the road. We recommend you plan to be on the road as early as you can.

Today you already heading to the gate of Culture, with a Quick Stop at the Craft Market.

Arriving in the afternoon, free time to relax!

Included Activities: Art Craft Market

Accommodation: Oppi Koppi or Similar

Meals: Dinner

Stay: 1 Night
Day 2 Himba Village
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Himba Village

Himba Village Excursion

The Himba people are an indigenous ethnic group primarily residing in the Kunene Region (formerly Kaokoland) of northern Namibia, with some populations in southern Angola. Known for their distinctive appearance and rich cultural heritage, the Himba are a semi-nomadic, pastoralist people, relying heavily on livestock, particularly cattle and goats, for their livelihood.

Cultural Practices and Appearance

Otjize Paste: One of the most striking features of the Himba is their use of otjize, a paste made from butterfat and red ochre. Women apply this mixture to their skin and hair, giving them a reddish hue that protects against the harsh sun and insect bites while also serving as a symbol of beauty and status.

Hair and Attire: Himba hairstyles are elaborate and indicate age, social status, and milestones such as puberty and marriage. Women often braid their hair and coat it with otjize, while men typically wear simpler styles until they marry, after which they adopt a more intricate design. Both genders wear traditional clothing made from animal hides, often adorned with jewelry made from shells, metal, and beads.

Jewelry: Jewelry is an essential part of Himba attire, with pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, and anklets signifying various social and cultural meanings. The ’ohumba’ shell necklace, for example, is an important adornment for women.

Social Structure and Lifestyle

Kinship and Community: The Himba live in small, scattered homesteads comprising extended families. These homesteads are centered around a sacred fire, which holds spiritual significance and is tended by the eldest male of the family. Their society is organized around a dual system of descent: patrilineal (for inheritance of livestock) and matrilineal (for inheritance of holy fire and spiritual responsibilities).

Livestock Herding: Cattle and goats are central to Himba life, providing food, milk, and materials for clothing and trade. The Himba’s semi-nomadic lifestyle revolves around the seasonal movement of their herds to find grazing and water.

Diet: Their diet mainly consists of porridge made from maize or millet, complemented by milk and occasionally meat. The Himba also practice subsistence farming, growing small crops that are supplemented by wild fruits and vegetables.

Beliefs and Traditions

Spirituality: The Himba practice ancestor worship, believing that their ancestors mediate between them and the supreme deity, Mukuru. The sacred fire acts as a conduit for communicating with ancestors, and various rituals are performed to honor them.

Rites of Passage: Significant life events such as births, initiations, marriages, and deaths are marked by specific rituals and ceremonies, reflecting the importance of tradition and community cohesion.

The Himba have managed to preserve their traditional lifestyle and customs despite external influences and modernization. Their unique cultural practices and resilience make them one of the most fascinating and enduring ethnic groups in Africa.

Included Activities: Himba Village

Accommodation: Oppi Koppi or Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Kamanjab - Windhoek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kamanjab - Windhoek

Quiet breakfast at the accommodation, and then drive to Windhoek, where you will arrive in the late morning or early afternoons.

If time permits, you will visit the city with your guide or do some shopping, before being transferred to the international airport.

Note that you must be at the airport 2 hours before take-off time, and it takes approximately one hour between the city center and the airport. Welcome back and THANK YOU.

3 days tour

3 Days Himba Village Experience | Private Guided Lodge

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Itinerary of your trip 3 Days Himba Village Experience | Private Guided Lodge

Windhoek - Kamanjab

Himba Village

Kamanjab - Windhoek

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