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With rain comes hope, and the perfect time to explore north-west Namibia

Desert ecosystems are known for their ‘boom-and-bust’ patterns of rain and abundant life, drought and survival. For a brief period earlier this year, the famously rocky red desert of north-west Namibia was painted in shades of green. This time of renewal and hope will set the tone for an adventure into north-west Namibia that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.

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A family of Himba women and children outside a Himba mud hut.

Five Top Tips for Authentic Cultural Tourism with the OvaHimba

As a discerning traveller, how do you prevent awkward, transactional encounters and ensure that the people you visit truly benefit? In some cases, cultural tourism can cause social problems among the people who are being visited. These are our top tips for authentic cultural tourism, based on our experience with the OvaHimba people in northwestern Namibia.

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