Walvisbay or Swakopmund Explorer Township Cultural Day Tours
Explore Mondesa Township ,on the tour you get a chance to meet local people in the community of Mondesa, get to know Namibia better , learn about the different tribes in Namibia from Ovambo, Damara ,Herero and the Ovahimba people and try local Traditional Food and drinks in the Township with your local Township Tour Guide.Nande 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 The Township of Swakopmund and you will have the opportunity to interact with the community and learn about different Cultures Your guide will introduce you to a few colorful characters that belong to this thriving community.
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Mondesa Explorer Township Tour
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 pla
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What's included in Walvisbay or Swakopmund Explorer Township Cultural Day Tours
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Swakopmund JettyPass-by Only
Mondesa was the exiled neighborhood where blacks were sidelined during apartheid , while whites and rich were concentrated in the city center. Although the system of racial segregation was abolished in 1991, it is still possible today to observe the traces of this dark part of history. You will stroll through the streets of Mondesa, discovering its culture. You will see the kindness of the people, who will not hesitate to welcome you and invite you to taste one of their craft beers or some of their typical dishes , such as mopane worms (grilled caterpillars). During the visit, you can enjoy other traditional dishes, so that your cultural immersion is complete. In addition, you can interact with locals and immerse yourself in the heart of African culture and history. You will have the opportunity to learn a few words in khoe-khoe , the local language, and understand the meaning of the term " buntu" . Do you know why he is so important today in Africa?
Inclusions
- Pick you up at your accommodation in and around Swakopmund
- 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
- End your tour with a live performance by a local choir from Mondesa.
- Visit Open Market in the Township Guided by your local guide Nande,
- Visit schools and Kindergarten, enjoy the time with kids in our community
- Learn about the Herero and Himba Culture
- No entrance fee needed
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bring along sweets for the kids
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Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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Ticket Redemption
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.