A traditional homestead in northwestern Namibia that serves as an open air museum showing the traditional way of life for the
Ovahimba people — a semi nomadic bantu tribe that is known for their women, who usually have red ocre covered skin and unique hairstyles.
Inside it are structures built in their traditional ways and manned by demonstrators dressed in traditional clothing — going about their daily lives just as they would have before the advent of colonial influence.
Visitors have the option of taking part in some of the activities such as food processing, cooking, craft making, pottery, wood carving, leather tanning, hut building, cattle herding, hair braiding, as well as traditional song and dance.
The village also has a souvenir shop and a campsite with a good water supply.
What to do thereSee, learn about or even live the traditional Ovahimba lifestyle, or spend a night at the campsite.
Best time to visitAny time of the year during the dry season.
Location of Ovahimba living museumIn northwestern Namibia, less than 1 km off the Opuwo - Epupa falls road.
How to get thereBy vehicle — less than an hour's drive north west of Opuwo where the nearest airport is.
