Himba Village Visit (authentic and solo) | Tourist Attraction
Namibia
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- Verified:
- almost 6 years ago
- GPS:
- -17.64904, 12.86574
- Altitude:
- 1346.2 masl
- Contributor:
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mathew.d.joiner
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**these coordinates are not 100% accurate as I checked in after we left and couldn’t get the correct coordinates. But the place is about a five minute drive further on north, if coming from Opuwo.
We were driving past and saw the village with a big kraal. We stopped and asked if we could walk around and take some pictures. The “head man” said yes but for N$200. We said N$100and he agreed. We ended up hanging out with everyone for two hours. Amazing! Sat inside the huts with them. They let us try some of their milk. We danced and sung and played guitar. They were all super friendly and there was no hostility or discomfort. We gave an extra N$50 at the end.
Most pure (authentic) and genuine experience. Of course we didn’t really get much information as no one could speak English but it was a beautiful interaction nonetheless. Ended with a bunch of handshakes and smiles and the men walking off into the distance to slaughter a rooster. What more could you ask for!!
Definitely recommend stopping. It’s on your left (if coming from Opuwo). Goats and chickens everywhere! There are about five mid huts all around the kraal.
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**these coordinates are not 100% accurate as I checked in after we left and couldn’t get the correct coordinates. But the place is about a five minute drive further on north, if coming from Opuwo.
We were driving past and saw the village with a big kraal. We stopped and asked if we could walk around and take some pictures. The “head man” said yes but for N$200. We said N$100and he agreed. We ended up hanging out with everyone for two hours. Amazing! Sat inside the huts with them. They let us try some of their milk. We danced and sung and played guitar. They were all super friendly and there was no hostility or discomfort. We gave an extra N$50 at the end.
Most pure (authentic) and genuine experience. Of course we didn’t really get much information as no one could speak English but it was a beautiful interaction nonetheless. Ended with a bunch of handshakes and smiles and the men walking off into the distance to slaughter a rooster. What more could you ask for!!
Definitely recommend stopping. It’s on your left (if coming from Opuwo). Goats and chickens everywhere! There are about five mid huts all around the kraal.
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