Katutura - Klassisk Township-oplevelse
Beskrivelse
Vores township-tur er en kurateret og unik oplevelse af Katutura - Windhoeks hjerte. Vi tilbyder sociale møder med de lokale, deler en drink og et hurtigt og tilfredsstillende måltid på det fantastiske Oshetu Market for nogle velfortjente lokale delikatesser. Turen inkluderer indsigt i lokalbefolkningens historie og kulturelle mangfoldighed, deres levevis og hverdagens udfordringer. Du bliver guidet af erfarne og lokale guider. Turen gennemføres autentisk og kun med samtykke og ægte møde med de lokale. Du kan lære græsrodssociale projekter at kende, besøge en skole eller bare slappe af i en lokal bar. Vi gør det muligt for dig!
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Rejseplan
Vores guider møder dig ved udgangspunktet (Craft Cafe). Vi starter vores tur med en kort taxatur til Pionierspark - den tidligere boplads.
Vi kører forbi Old Location, som var bosættelsen for den segregerede befolkning under Apartheid i Namibia. Befolkningen blev derefter tvunget til at flytte til den nordlige del af byen.
Turen fortsætter til den nye bygd, som er kendt som Katutura (det sted, ingen ønsker at bo). Vi kører gennem forskellige dele af township for at opleve mangfoldigheden i kultur og udvikling. Vi besøger et socialt græsrodsprojekt.
Vi afslutter vores tur med en ægte autentisk oplevelse - et besøg på Oshetu-markedet i Single Quarters. Du vil komme til at opleve lokale retter og slentre gennem Katutura gader med vores lokale guider.
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- Specialiserede sæder til spædbørn er tilgængelige
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Alle områder er tilgængelige for kørestolsbrugere
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Kørestolsegnet
Anmeldelser(51)
This was such an extraordinary experience. We were picked up by our guide and driver. Both were so warm and friendly and lived in Katutura. We had a mini-tour of downtown Windhoek (it's a pretty mini-downtown) with a lot of history, then headed over to Katutura and wrapped up with incredible barbecued meats at the kapana there -- a big, communal experience. What made this experience extraordinary and a crucial foundation for our trip is that our guide was willing to tell us about his own family history, life under South African occupation, and life in the 1990s as Namibia was beginning its life as an independent nation. We are so grateful for his openness and honesty.
Great tour to better understand the country and its people. History and current aspects were well connected and explained briefly and understandably. Our children learned more on the tour than they did in school. Linda always shared very exciting and interesting aspects and was able to answer every question.
Linda first led us through the history of Windhoek and then accompanied us into the heart of Katutura. A truly touching experience; meeting some of the township's inhabitants who, despite the truly difficult living conditions and poverty, showed moving warmth and hospitality. The tour ended with a stop at the Oshetu Community Market where we had lunch enjoying traditional kapana accompanied by millet pap. Infinite thanks to Linda for this unforgettable experience
Absolutely terrible: 1. The guides’ English was poor and all 1,5 hours of our trip he was almost silent or could hardly answer our questions 2. Guide was not aware about our tour??? He supposed that the market in katatura is the only point. When we tried to show him initial intenary where market was only one hour of 3 to 4 of the entire tour he was really surprised and unprepared 3. He could not show us anything else in Katutura and nothing at all in Wanaheda (1 hour in description) 4. He struggled to get us to Pioneer Park (several times taking wrong directions) but the guide failed to give us any reasonable info about the place which was closed when we finally arrived. We lost 2 hours of our holidays and some money ( which were not refunded) for this disgusting experience. Don’t repeat our mistake and better use other company
Greetings, Ksenia Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, as this is not the level of service we strive to provide. We value all guest feedback and continuously use it to improve our tours and guide training. Our aim is always to deliver authentic, engaging, and memorable experiences, and we regret that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your comments and wish you all the best for the remainder of your travels. Keep well.
What a wonderful and insightful tour by a local. Linda was our guide - friendly, bright and a joy to be around. Highly recommend to see another part of Windhoek that you may not in Katutura but an important part of history.
I would highly recommend this trip for any westerners looking to experience Namibia authentically. Uushona was an absolutely great guide who showed me places that I definitely would not had gone if not for this tour and he really made me feel welcome in his home town. His knowledge of the area and his connections here made the tour truly one of a kind.
Fantastic guide. She was very knowledgable and friendly.
You don't need a tour for that. Just take a taxi and go there. Not so much to do or to see. A local market.
Hello. 😁 Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. Our Katutura Township Tour is designed to offer much more than simply visiting a market. Throughout the tour, guests explore different areas of the township with knowledgeable local guides who provide insight into the history, culture, daily life, and development of the community. A key part of the experience is the opportunity for genuine social interaction with local residents, businesses, and families, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of life in Katutura beyond what they would typically experience on their own. The tour concludes with a visit to the local market, where guests can enjoy local food and drinks before returning to their accommodation. We understand that every traveller seeks different experiences, and while community-based cultural tours may not appeal to everyone, many of our guests value the personal connections and authentic insights that this experience provides. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you enjoyable travels ahead.
We had a great half day tour with Linda. We learned heaps about the history and historic places in Windhoek. Then she took us through Katatura and the market and sampled some delicious street food. Linda was fun to spend time with and gave us a great insight into the history and society of Namibia.we really enjoyed her company.
Linda is a great guide; she is very friendly and has a lot of knowledge about Windhoek and Namibia. The tour was very interesting, informative, and allowed us to gain a completely different perspective on the city. Highly recommended!
