A Himba village tour lets you meet the Himba people of north-west Namibia with a local guide who speaks their language. The Himba live in the Kunene Region and are known for covering their skin and hair with otjize, a mix of butter fat and red ochre. You visit a village, learn about daily life and ask questions through your guide. Your visit fee goes to the community.
What is included
- Local guide who speaks Otjiherero
- Visit to a Himba village
- Time to talk with families through your guide
- Community visit fee
- Advice on how to visit with respect
Where you go
- Kamanjab: Himba villages close to the road between Etosha and Damaraland.
- Opuwo: The main town of the Kunene Region.
- Damara Living Museum: Damara culture near Twyfelfontein.
Best time to go
Village visits run all year. Visit in the morning, when families are at home.
Price and how to book
A Himba visit is a half-day activity, often added between Etosha and Damaraland. See the trips below that include it.
To book, send us your travel dates and the number of guests. We reply within 24 hours with a written quote.
Himba Cultural & Community Tours FAQs
Is it ethical to visit a Himba village?
Yes, when you visit with a local guide, pay the community fee and ask before taking photos.
Can I take photos in a Himba village?
Ask first through your guide. Most families are happy for you to take photos after you meet them.
Where do the Himba live?
The Himba live in the Kunene Region of north-west Namibia, around Opuwo and the Kaokoland.
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Himba Cultural & Community Tours: trips you can book
These are starting ideas, not fixed deals. We change every trip to suit you. Prices are a guide, for each person sharing a room.
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