Culture experiences

A number of lodges and camps in the Kaokoland offer a chance to meet the Himba people, a fascinating and disappearing culture who adorn themselves in bright red ochre pigments. The Himba are a proud people, living a unique existence and finding ways to adapt despite modern-day vices, and the increase in tourism. If you do visit the Himba on a guided trip, make sure the settlement gains some benefit from the experience, and most of all, be sensitive to their unique way of life.

Head out sightseeing in Windhoek for a comprehensive look at the capital's history from the colonial era to modern times, as well as taking you to other places of interest like Christuskirche, Alte Feste Museum, Heroes Acre, Gibeon Meteorite Fountain, The Old Location, The Station.

Dating back to the 12th century, Lamu Town is the oldest inhabited Swahili town in Kenya, comparable only to Tanzania’s Zanzibar (Stone Town). With its ancient fort, its wood-carved doors, bustling markets and the ubiquitous donkeys, the town is charming and authentic—no wonder UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage Site. Free from first world influence, Lamu retains all of its old world traditions and with little to no international advertising, it is still relatively un-touristy. At the end of your tour, make sure to pick up a fresh coconut and sit in the town square taking a moment to soak it all in and feel like a local.

Visit the 'The Christus Kirche (Christ's Church) in Windhoek, which was officially consecrated on 16th October 1910 and is the oldest Evangelical Lutheran church in Namibia. A beautiful church, the walls were constructed from Windhoek sandstone and the portal of Italian Carrarian marble, features that complement the neo-Romanic style, combined with an art nouveau influence.