Private Tour
Swakopmund Best Cultural Historical Township Tours Namibia
Overview
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4 hours
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Township Cultural Experience Tour in Mondesa ,Swakopmund
Explore different cultures and meet local people in the community of Mondesa, get to know Namibia better with your local Tour guide, get to know and learn about the different tribes in Namibia from Ovambo, Damara ,Herero and the Ovahimba people.
Nande Junias is a local Tour guide from Mondesa,he started his Township tour journey 15 years ago while still in school, He grew up in the Township of Mondesa, he will let you explore Namibian Cultures ,through his Guided Township Tour Experience, your local Tour guide will get you into the township.
‘Don’t forget your camera and sweets and any sort of stationaries for the kids’
Why you should do our Tour
25% of your payments benefit the community of Mondesa.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Experience a local meal prepared at a family home
Walk in the streets of Mondesa, while take pictures of kids and houses
Lunch
Visit Community arts and craft projects and get to be taught the click Language from the Damara tribe
Visit Open Market in the Township Guided by your local guide Nande,
Learn about the Herero and Himba Culture
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
You will get an-in-depth exploration in the Township of Mondesa and Swakopmund". Learn about the different tribes in and cultures of Namibia from the Ovambo, Damara Herero to the Ovahimba People. Explorer Tours got in the Finalists for the 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards and was selected as the best Responsible Cultural Experience in Africa the selection which was held in Johannesburg on 9 April, the panel of nine expert judges shortlisted nine organisations from across Africa – including Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, South Africa and Seychelles and Nande Junias Explorer Tours was in the selection. The African Responsible Tourism Awards rest on a simple principle – that all types of tourism, from niche to mainstream, can and should be organized in a way that preserves, respects and benefits destinations and local people.
Swakopmund Jetty
There aren’t many towns that offer quite as much to the traveller on foot as Swakopmund. The historic town is located where the desert hugs the Atlantic Ocean, north of Walvis, and was the original settlement of German colonists. Swakopmund has a distinctly quirky style that managed to survive even with its growth in size. A walk along its roads reveals little treasures that are easily overlooked otherwise. Make a trip of it and take our walking tour to get the most out of Swakopmund.
Options
Namib Desert Moon Landscape
See all the desert that the area has to offer in this full/half day tour, by doing it with Explorer Tours in the morning, Welwitchia/Moon Landscape in the afternoon. The ever-popular Welwitschia/Moon
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Namibian insights through a township visit
O6546EJedh,
Jan 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very informative tour with Natal, our guide, taking every opportunity to share his knowledge. The visit to individual homes provided a great introduction to the language, culture and traditions of Namibia. The tour was efficiently organised and we would highly recommend this tour.
Safari sisters
Safarisisters,
Nov 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This wonderful and important tour takes us into the homes and hearts of the locals of Mondesa. The spirit of community and caring is a shining example for all of us.
Very rewarding
Em C,
Sep 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We do not regret having participated in this visit. We learned a lot about life in the township and about Namibia in general. Our guide took a lot of time to give us explanations and introduce us to the daily lives of the inhabitants. The tour lasts 4 hours, which are full between the local market, visits to the Damara and Herero tribes, the crèche and finally the typical meal (try the dried caterpillars! ) accompanied by gospel songs. What to do if you pass through Swakopmund!
Reality and culture of local people
Roberta Territorios,
Jun 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The highlight in my opinion was the exchange of information, the unlikely knowledge without the help of a local guide, finding similarities with Brazil and hospitality. My mother fell in love with the children at the kindergarten.
Visit May 2019
viaggiatone,
May 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guys were great, with this tour you see a part of the city and Namibia that if you didn't you wouldn't understand. I highly recommend because they are explained very well their history, traditions and their food. Always remember to bring something useful for children's schools! Good guys, good work!
beautiful tour of the local township Mondesa
Inno 1,
Feb 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00we had such a wonderful time, learning about the history of Namibia, and it was such an eye opener. Didn't know much about the country before my visit. Our guide Antonia and the other guys were excellent. What impressed the most was how clean the township is, event he informal settlements are clean and well organised. The highlight was meeting one of the Herero woman and going for a lunch at a local home. And we had a choir sing for us, it was just too lovely. Would highly recommend it.
The future of Namibia!
marionuhl,
Aug 8, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very impressive visit at the township. Nande is a nice knowledgable dude, driving you through the township, showing you things you wouldn't discover yourself. While giving you a lot of information about the history and development of the township. We met different people and learned about how they make a living. We enjoyed the food, the singers and the stories of the very nice Herero lady! Good luck, Nande with your business!
Super informative and very impressive township tour
Ma L,
Aug 4, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This township tour is highly recommended! Nande is himself from one of the townships and leads the group through various townships. There is a lot of information, you meet different cultures, get an impression of the food, the people and the lifestyle. In addition, you visit different people and end up eating typical food in Nandé's house and still get wonderful songs sung by the choir! A must if you are in Swakopmund!
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