Life in a Himba village is closely connected to nature and tradition. Join a guided Himba tour, half day or full day, starting from the lodge.
We offer two tours: a half-day and a full-day Himba tour, both with a guide and both leaving from the lodge near Opuwo. Rates on request.
On a Himba visit you meet one of Namibia’s last semi-nomadic communities and see how people live from day to day.
The Himba people live mainly in the remote Kunene Region of north-western Namibia and have preserved their customs and traditions for generations. Himba women cover their skin and hair with a mix of butterfat and red ochre. It protects them from the sun and the dry air, and it matters a great deal in their culture.
The Himba village is located approximately 30 km from the lodge, where you will spend around 2 hours with the community. Your guide introduces you and translates, so you can talk with people, not just look.
You see everyday things like butter making, traditional washing and jewellery making. Ask questions, and if people agree, you can take photos.
It is a guided visit to people’s homes, so we keep it small and respectful.
Travel respectfully. Our Himba visits are always guided, so you meet people properly and with respect. Please ask before taking photographs and follow your guide’s lead. Tours are arranged through the lodge; let us know if you’d like the half day or full day when you enquire.
Tour prices: rates on request / see NightsBridge. Final price confirmed when you book on NightsBridge.
Life in a Himba village is closely connected to nature and tradition.
Livestock plays a central role in daily life, while women maintain the homestead, create handmade jewellery and pass down cultural knowledge through generations. Go with respect and curiosity, and follow your guide’s lead.
Every stay at Kaoko Mopane includes a small conservancy fee that helps Himba families earn a living.
You don’t have to go far: the luxury rooms’ terraces overlook the dry river bed where birds come and go all day, and the mopane trees are full of birdsong.
Where to stay: rooms & campsite → Opuwo & Kaokoland travel notes →
Book on NightsBridge and you see straight away what is free. Questions first? WhatsApp or email us and we will help you plan your stay and tours.
Reservations: +264 81 333 3448 · reservations@kaoko-namibia.com · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
