Camping at the farm, near Himba village, hot water: 85 N$ per person per night, camping only.

Himba Visit
Situated about 20 km outside of town, a guided tour around the village will, not only give you an in depth insight into the life and ways of the last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba, but an amazing photographic opportunity as well.
You will experience the milking ceremony, the smoke bath, be informed on the beliefs around the holy fire, ancestors, and herbal medicine.
You will also learn about the jewellery and hairstyles to imitate the status of each tribe member and their close relationship with nature, their cattle and children.

Your guide Jaco, is an Afrikaans-speaking white male who has lived with his Himba family within the Himba Culture now for several years and speak the language fluently.
He was adopted into the Himba Culture by an old chief, Tjsikume Bhahona, who lives in the mountains at Ongkongo near Opuwo.
After spending a lot of time with his new adopted family, Jaco decided to return home to the farm of his father just outside of Kamanjab where he still had herds of Nguni Cattle, goats and some sheep.
Chief Tjsikume has later asked Jaco if some of his people can come live on the farm to help him look after his goats and cattle.
Part of the family then moved to the farm and built a traditional village to stay true to their culture.

The income generated from these excursions, helps to sustain the tribe from day to day, buying food and supplies, medicine (if necessary) and taking care of the children adopted by Jaco from various families unable to support them, some of them needing books and clothing for school.

Please take note that the village is not for show or a human zoo, you will be allowed inside these amazing peoples’ home and have a cultural exchange.
Please respect their lives and ways as they would respect yours and in this way help preserve their culture and traditions.

Only pre-booked morning trips from 08h00
Sundays from 09h00
And afternoon trips from 16h00
Only available to resident guests of Oase Garni Guest House

Reservations & information:
Elena Travel Services & Car Hire CC
P.O. Box 3127 Windhoek, Namibia
Fax:  +264 61 244558
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

To book:
1) you can e-mail us requesting information and/or rates

Reservations are only accepted in writing: by fax or via e-mail.
Final availability confirmation: in writing: by fax or via e-mail.

See also: Terms & conditions, Payment options and Cancellation policy

Related links:

• Kamanjab
• Damaraland
• Khorixas
• Opuwo
• Oshakati
• Twyfelfontein
• Outjo
• Popa Falls

Accommodation in the area:

• Ermo Game Farm
• Etendeka Mountain Camp
• Etosha Mountain Camp
• Gelbingen Safaris
• Grootberg Lodge
• Hobatere Lodge
• Huab Lodge
• Otjitambi Guest Farm
• Tandala Ridge Bed & Breakfast
• Otjitotongwe Cheetah Guest Farm
• Ondundu Wilderness Lodge
• Kavita Lion Lodge
• Rustig Toko Lodge & Safaris