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Himba Village Budget Travel

The Himba tribes live in traditional mud villages in the Kakoaland region of Namibia.

These beautiful, simple villages are a memorable and enriching experience, and Himba Village budget travel stops will be a highlight of any Namibian tour.

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Himba Village Budget Safaris

Himba Village budget safaris are very low cost, making it ideal for budget travel. Usually, the visit is included during a tour of the region.

The most important thing for travellers to remember is respect – the villages are very rural, and have been living a traditional, cultural way of life for many years. Visitors are welcome in the villages; however a tourism boom could affect the way of life many of these tribes have, so visitors should always be respectful and observe rather than interfere.

Traditionally, the Himba tribes wear beautiful jewellery, loin clothes, goat skin skirts and men and women smear a mixture of rancid butter, ash and ochre to protect their skin from the harsh desert sun.

Highlights include traditional dances, fire ceremonies and local handicraft, and if visitors are lucky they may be able to taste traditional Himba dishes.

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Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com18 Apr 2011: Hi Liga. The Himba tour is an optional activity that we offer on some of our trips that go through the area. I suggest you get in touch with a local tour operator who will better be able to assist you! Happy Trails :)
Liga17 Apr 2011: hi. i wouod like to join short tour to himba villages during easter holidays-4 days. i am currently in the northern part of namibia.
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com08 Mar 2011: Hi Astrid. The shortest trip we have available is a 12-day through Namibia that visits the Himbas. I have emailed you some info. Cheers!
Astrid07 Mar 2011: Would be interested in a 4-5 day Himba tour from/to Windhoek, ending in Windhoek on July 31st. Do you have matches for us (2 PAX)? Thanks!
Dayne - OverlandingAfrica.com29 Dec 2010: Hi Tara, You will definitely e able to do all of the below in 3 Weeks. I have forwarded your inquiry to one of my colleagues at Drive South Africa who will be able to assist you with car rental and accommodation.Cheers
Tara Aderman28 Dec 2010: We will be arriving in Windhoek on July 8th. We'd like to take a self-drive trip that includes: Sussevlei A visit to a Himba village A visit to a San village Mudumu National Park Tiger fishing/mokoro trip Is this possible within two - three weeks? We are looking at economy-moderate level accomodations. Thank you. Tara
Louise - OverlandingAfrica.com19 Aug 2009: Hi Alexandros, We have various tours visiting the Himba Village in Namibia. Depending on how much time you have in total you can either visit the Himba's on a 21 day Cape Town to Victoria Falls tour or during a short 6 day tour from Swakopmund to Victoria Falls. As the Himbas are still a natural African tribe living their normal lives they do not allow people to actually sleep in their village. We camp just a short distance from the village and visit them during the day. Email us with your time frame if this is something you�d like to do and we'll send you some more info. Cheers!
Alexandros19 Aug 2009: Hello,i'm planning to visit South Africa and then get in to Namibia in order to visit the Himba tribes.I would like to spend 4-5 days in a village,is it possible to give me a price for a back packing tour? Thank you very much for your cooperation and i'll be glad to have your news soon!

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