About this experience
Get a glimpse of township life on a 3-hour tour from Swakopmund into Mondesa and the Democratic Resettlement Community with Nande Junias Explorer Cultural Townshipo Tours. Meet the locals as you visit community craft markets, schools and homes, and learn about the cultures of the Damara and Herero peoples. Discover how humanitarian projects are taking on the townships' dire housing conditions, then pause for a drink in a local bar and sample Namibian cuisine before returning to Swakopmund. Start with a pickup from one of the many hotels and guesthouses in the town of Swakopmund, and then travel with your group and guide to the Mondesa township on the outskirts of town.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Traditional food tasting
- Guide
- 2-course lunch or dinner
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Explore different cultures and meet local people in the Community of Mondesa with your local, personal tour guide, get to know Namibia better, learn about the different tribes in Namibia from Ovambo, Damara, Herero and the Ovahimba people.
Our Cultural Township Tours are all about the people. To truly experience the warmth, friendliness and humanity of township residents of Mondesa, you have to walk its streets. Hear the children at play, smell the sidewalk barbecues, taste locally brewed beer and not to forget the food, local mopane worms, learn to say “Uuharapo” and the Click language , experience what is meant by “Ubuntu”
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick you up from your accommodation
- Please make a note where you would like to be picked up in Swakopmund
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Explorer Cultural Township Tours in Swakopmund /WalvisBay
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 100 people per booking
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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