Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia,

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Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village, located about 20 km outside Kamanjab on Farm Cauas-Okawa, offers a deep cultural experience of the Himba tribe, one of Namibia's last communities to maintain traditional customs. Founded in 1999, this uncommercial tourist attraction provides guided tours through an authentic Himba village. The funds raised from these tours support orphans and local families in the village. Visitors can learn about the Himba way of life while capturing unique photographs and souvenirs, gaining insight into a culture that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.

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Reviews of Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village

Pefen k

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-05

A place you’d wish you had came earlier
Ladislav Zibura

1
Reviewed: 2022-10-21

I am sorry about it, but the atmosphere was almost hostile. Guide Adam spent 5 minutes with us being the rudest person ever. Then left to another group. We were basically just informed that we are expected to tip him. We did not feel comfortable at all. Yesterday we visited Tamara Cultural Village and it was so much better in everything. I would recommend everyone to avoid this place
Michael Buhrmester

5
Reviewed: 2022-07-05

It was interesting and learned more about the Himba culture.
Salome the daughter of Herod

1
Reviewed: 2022-04-16

Terrible experience. For N$ 300 per person you pay the entrance to the village for 10 minutes. There are 5 women and several children that you can take pictures of. Then they will just show you the red clay they put on their hair and start persuading you to buy overpriced souvenirs. Visibly old, damaged, dried wooden animals and some bracelets (tha same you can buy in Windhoek for N$ 10 - 20). In the end, he puts a bowl in front of you, in which you have to put money before you leave. Overpriced theater for tourists. Go to another village, more authentic, with more pleasant people!
Natangue Limbolius

5
Reviewed: 2021-10-29

It's not an orphan village but it is an a himba village please. Anyone to call it an orphan must be ready for fun ride.