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Local is Lekker 'private' Township Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Uncover the soul of Swakopmund: A journey into community and culture. Step beyond the familiar charm of Swakopmund's colonial architecture and journey into the vibrant heart of its townships. This isn't just a sightseeing trip; it's an authentic cultural immersion designed to connect you directly with the warmth, resilience, and daily life of the local communities. Led by knowledgeable local guides of 25 years of experience, you'll venture into the townships of Mondesa and DRC (Democratic Resettlement Community), hearing people's personal stories, learning about the history of Namibia and apartheid, experiencing vibrant music and traditional dances, even learning a few words of the local language, and sampling traditional Namibian dishes. Our tour offers private exclusive tours to get a crucial understanding of Swakopmund's diverse social landscape. No big groups just family tours, learning about the history, challenges, and incredible successes of these communities.
Inclusions
What's included
- Get a taste of traditional Oshivambo food
- There will be tasting of lovely locale food that's provided
Itinerary
There will be a drive by at the historical Lighthouse
General history of the town whilst driving through Swakopmund on the way to the Townships of Mondesa and DRC.
Once enter the township of Mondesa, we stop and talk about the history and housing situation, then we embark from the vehicle and take a walk through the streets, stopping at the single quarters traditional food markets.
A special visit to a wonderful woman who tells us all about her history in Swakopmund and explains her traditional as a Herero woman. We are invited into her home to get a glimpse into her fascinating culture.
DRC, Democratic Resettlement Community. Here we visit a Nama Herbalist who is a practicing midwife and herbalist doctor. We learn about the natural medicinal plants of Namibia and the local Nama/Damara Language.
Throughout the drive through the location, we discuss various topics regarding the cultures, education, housing etc of Namibia and its urban areas. We end off the tour with a sampling of some traditional Oshivambo food in a local restaurant and some singing traditional songs from a local choir group.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Desert Scenic Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Swakopmund
- Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 111 experiences we list in Swakopmund.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 48 of 111.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Swakopmund
Swakopmund is a German-founded seaside town on Namibia's Atlantic coast, set between the cold ocean and the dunes of the Namib Desert.
Swakopmund was founded in 1892 as the main port of German South West Africa, and its centre still has half-timbered houses, a lighthouse and colonial buildings such as the Woermann House with its tower. A long jetty reaches into the cold Atlantic, palm-lined avenues run inland, and cafés serve German cake and coffee. The cold Benguela Current brings sea fog to the shore, so mornings are often grey even when the desert beyond is hot.
Top-ranked sights in Swakopmund: Cape Cross, Swakopmund Jetty, Namib-Naukluft National Park.
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