10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Swakopmund That You Shouldn't Miss

Explore Swakopmund with your private tour guide. Swakopmund is a German settlement on the coast of Namibia from the 1892's to just before the first world war. Situated 30km north of Walvis Bay in the mouth of the Swakop river, this town has really beautiful surroundings. Light-heartedly referred to as "Little Germany" by many travelers, the building style in the old part of town is distinctly German.  Gaze at the majestic dune belt along the way to Swakopmund, with a short visit to Dune 7 where you can touch and see the sand up close.  Once in Swakopmund, as you have a wide variety of things to do. You can choose between the Railway Station, the Steam Tractor "Martin Luther", the Swakopmund museum at the lighthouse, or the Krystall Gellerie, home of the largest quartz crystal.  Please remember that if you want to buy any curios in Swakopmund that you will need a copy of your passport Last on your agenda is the coastal highway It's quite a memorable place, so bring your camera!

Inclusions: Entry or admission fee, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenirs, personal amenities, food or drinks served at shops. , Wifi, Gratuities

Explore Mondesa Township ,on the tour you get a chance to  meet local people in the community of Mondesa, get to know Namibia better , learn about the different tribes in Namibia from Ovambo, Damara ,Herero and the Ovahimba people and try local Traditional Food and drinks in the Township with your local Township Tour Guide.Nande  is a local Tour guide from Mondesa, he started his  Township Tour journey 15 years ago while still in school, He grew up in the Township of Mondesa, he will let you explore The Township of Swakopmund and you will have the opportunity to interact with the community and learn about different Cultures Your guide will introduce you to a few colorful characters that belong to this thriving community.

Inclusions: Pick you up at your accommodation in and around Swakopmund, Visit Open Market in the Township Guided by your local guide Nande,, Walk in the streets of Mondesa, while take pictures of kids and houses, Visit Local Shebeen/Taverns’ ,enjoy a local beer with the locals, Visit schools and Kindergarten, enjoy the time with kids in our community, Learn about the Herero and Himba Culture, Visit Community arts and craft projects and get to be taught the click Language from the Damara tribe, Experience a local meal prepared at a family home, End your tour with a live performance by a local choir from Mondesa.

Exclusions: No entrance fee needed

The package offers a comprehensive adventure safari in Namibia. You'll discover the natural beauty, wildlife, and fascinating culture of Namibia on this 10-day tour. Explore the country's most iconic dunes, see one of Africa's best waterholes for game viewing, and visit Okahandja, the home of Namibia's largest wood carving market

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner

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Get a glimpse of township life on a 3-hour tour from Swakopmund into Mondesa and the Democratic Resettlement Community with Nande Junias Explorer Cultural Townshipo Tours. Meet the locals as you visit community craft markets, schools and homes, and learn about the cultures of the Damara and Herero peoples. Discover how humanitarian projects are taking on the townships' dire housing conditions, then pause for a drink in a local bar and sample Namibian cuisine before returning to Swakopmund. Start with a pickup from one of the many hotels and guesthouses in the town of Swakopmund, and then travel with your group and guide to the Mondesa township on the outskirts of town.

Inclusions: Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Traditional food tasting, 2-course lunch or dinner, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Local Experirnce in Swakopmund ,Mondesa was the exiled neighborhood where blacks were sidelined during apartheid , while whites and rich were concentrated in the city center. Although the system of racial segregation was abolished in 1991, it is still possible today to observe the traces of this dark part of history. You will stroll through the streets of Mondesa, discovering its culture. You will see the kindness of the people, who will not hesitate to welcome you and invite you to taste one of their craft beers or some of their typical dishes , such as mopane worms (grilled caterpillars). During the visit, you can enjoy other traditional dishes, so that your cultural immersion is complete.In addition, you can interact with locals and immerse yourself in the heart of African culture and history. You will have the opportunity to learn a few words in khoe-khoe , the local language, and understand the meaning of the term " buntu" . Do you know why he is so important today in Africa?

Inclusions: We do provide lunch or dinner depending on the tour you have chosen as if you do the morning tour this will be lunch but for afternoon tour will be dinner

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Complimentary transfers for central Swakopmund Alternative meeting point Batis Birding Office or Desert Explorers Pick ups between 07h45 - 08h15 (Summer) and 08h15h - 08h45 (Winter) Drop offs between 12h30 - 13h00  Duration +/- 4.5 hours Minimum of 4 participants in total to run the tour (option to join existing bookings) No private tours Included are English speaking guide, vehicle, bottled water and soft drinks, as well as a bite size snack Bring walking shoes, warm jacket, hat and sunscreen Weather dependent

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Nande J. Explorer Tours Township Cultural Experience Tour in Mondesa ,Swakopmund    Explore different cultures and meet local people in the community of Mondesa, get to know Namibia better with your local Tour guide, get to know and learn about the different tribes in Namibia from Ovambo, Damara ,Herero and the Ovahimba people. Nande Junias is a local Tour guide from Mondesa,he started his  Township tour journey 15 years ago while still in school, He grew up in the Township of Mondesa, he will let you explore Namibian Cultures ,through his Guided Township Tour  Experience, your local Tour guide will get you into the township. ‘Don’t forget your camera and sweets and any sort of stationaries for the kids’ Why you should do our Tour 25% of your payments benefit the community of Mondesa.

Inclusions: Visit Open Market in the Township Guided by your local guide Nande,, Walk in the streets of Mondesa, while take pictures of kids and houses, Learn about the Herero and Himba Culture, Visit Community arts and craft projects and get to be taught the click Language from the Damara tribe, Experience a local meal prepared at a family home, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Our Cultural Township Tours are all about the people. To truly experience the warmth, friendliness and humanity of township residents of Mondesa Swakopmund, you have to walk its streets. Hear the children at play, smell the sidewalk barbecues, taste locally brewed beer and not to forget the food, local mopane worms, learn to say “Uuharapo” and the Click language, experience what is meant by “Ubuntu” Explorer Tours got announced April 9th 2018 as one of nine organizations from across Africa for the African responsible Award 2018! - Pick up and drop off at your accommodation - Visit Open Market in the township - Walk in the streets of Mondesa, while taking pictures of kids and houses - Visit schools and Kindergarden - Visit community arts and craft projects - Learn the click language from the Damara tribe - Experience a local meal prepared at a family home - End your tour with a live performance by a local choir from the Township

Inclusions: A local Traditonal meal is included on the tour

Exclusions: gratuity

Our Cultural Township Tours are all about the people. To truly experience the warmth, friendliness and humanity of township residents of Mondesa, you have to walk its streets. Hear the children at play, smell the sidewalk barbecues, taste locally brewed beer and not to forget the food, local mopane worms, learn to say “Uuharapo” and the Click language, experience what is meant by “Ubuntu”Explorer the Eco-friendly Cycling Township Tour with your private local Guide Explore different cultures in Mondesa and meet local people in the Community with your local, personal tour guide, get to know Namibia better, learn about the different tribes in Namibia from Ovambo, Damara, Herero and the Ovahimba people. Experience a local Traditional meal prepared at a family home in the Township / Lunch or Dinner End your tour with a live performance by a local choir from the Township

Inclusions: On this tour you will visit a local family and local traditional lunch will be served,you will have the oportunity to meet and greet the locals and live like a local in the township with your guide

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Nande Junias Nande Junias is a personal local insider tour guide from Mondesa. He grew up in the Township of Mondesa and started his Township Tour activity 15 years ago, while still in school. He celebrates a great hospitality and he loves to give his knowledge of his culture further on to his guests. He got his experience at the Wolwedans Lodge and also at Sorris Sorris Lodge ,Both Lodges are hideaways and well known for unforgettable vacations, Nande was also one of the beneficiaries to benefit from a grant from the MCA to study travel and tourism at a university.

Inclusions: Transfer and Pick up, Traditional Lunch at a local home, Open Market in the Township, Visit Orphanage Homes, Visit Schools, Learn about Different Cultures, Visit Arts and Craft shops

Exclusions: No Entry fees or permit required