Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia,

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Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Namibia; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi, located in Grashoek between Grootfontein and Tsumkwe, is Namibia's first living museum, established in 2004 through a grassroots initiative by local advocates and educators; since then, it has been entirely managed by the Ju/'Hoansi community themselves. This open-air reconstruction of a nomadic village, known locally as /Xao-o Ju/'Hoansi-Ga ("the life of the Ju/'Hoansi"), showcases traditional lifestyle elements—such as craftsmanship, song, rope-skipping, and archery—demonstrated by Ju/'Hoansi hosts, with real-time explanations in English. Adjacent to the cultural exhibits is a simple, community-run campsite nestled beneath Mangetti trees, offering three shaded spots equipped with bucket showers, dry toilets, and braai facilities, all set at modest rates with water and firewood available on site. This facility not only allows visitors to immerse themselves in the enduring heritage of one of the world's oldest hunter-gatherer groups but also supports sustainable cultural preservation led entirely by the Ju/'Hoansi people.

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Reviews of Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi

valerie Binet

5
Reviewed: 2025-04-06

Absolutly amazing, worth the long ride to get to it. The family is very welcoming and makesyou feel comfortable.
Bartosz Wywiał

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-14

Great place to explore the history and customs of the true indigenous people of Southern Africa as well as seeing the current challenges the community faces
H Ashour

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-27

Lovely experience visiting these beautiful people. They were so friendly and have a nice sense of humor, and they can teach you to make a bow and arrow, and hit targets with them. Ladies will get to craft some jewellery, and the whole experience is well worth it.
Michel kooijman

4
Reviewed: 2024-02-24

Super nice stay at the campsite of the San. They only have 3 spots. Did campfire story and half day hunting with them. Bringenough cash with you as you may want to buy souvenirs
Muammer YILMAZ

5
Reviewed: 2022-02-18

Amazing experience to see how these people lived few years ago . They are very very friendly and smiley people. You definitely need to go there and help this community. I love Ju’hoansen people