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Explorer Historical Private Township Cultural Tours
4.2(6)Swakopmund4 hours
VIATOR4.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.2(5)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$120 / person
Location
Swakopmund, Namibia
Rating
4.2 / 5 · 6 reviews
Languages
DE, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Explorer Cultural Township Tours in Swakopmund /WalvisBay
Description
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.
Tour Options
Swakopmund Explorer Day Tours
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
Duration: 5 hours
Water
Pickup included
Itinerary
Walvis Bay Waterfront
Pass by
Explore different cultures and meet local people in the Community of Mondesa 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.
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”
What's included
Included
Experience a local meal prepared at a family home
Pick you up at your accommodation in and around Swakopmund
Walk in the streets of Mondesa, while take pictures of kids and houses
Visit Community arts and craft projects and get to be taught the click Language from the Damara tribe
End your tour with a live performance by a local choir from Mondesa.
Visit Open Market in the Township Guided by your local guide Nande,
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
Not included
No entrance fee needed
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up in and around Swakopmund or walvisbay
Traveller Ratings
4.2
6 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Bring along sweets for the kids
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Explorer Historical Private Township Cultural Tours take?
Explorer Historical Private Township Cultural Tours lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Explorer Historical Private Township Cultural Tours cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Swakopmund experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Explorer Historical Private Township Cultural Tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick you up in and around Swakopmund or walvisbay Pickup points include Hotel Eberwein, Swakopmund Plaza Hotel.
What languages is Explorer Historical Private Township Cultural Tours offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Bring along sweets for the kids
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(6)
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davidbriggs61
June 9, 2025
Excellent tour
What an experience. A very experienced tour guide was on time with a comfortable vehicle. We learnt a lot and visited interesting places within the townships. The people we met were lovely and we enjoyed every aspect of the tour. Highlights included the children at the daycare centre, meal in a private home, the market and the clicking language. Highly recommend this company and tour guide. Don’t forget to bring some lollipops for the children.
Operator response
Thank you so much for this beautiful review 🌟
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a meaningful and enjoyable experience. It’s wonderful to know that the guide’s punctuality, experience, and comfortable vehicle helped make the tour smooth and memorable. We’re especially happy that the township visits, the warm people you met, and cultural highlights like the daycare centre, shared meal, market, and the clicking language left such a strong impression.
Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and thank you for the lovely tip about bringing lollipops for the children—it’s always appreciated and brings big smiles 😊
We hope to welcome you back again one day. Safe travels and thank you for choosing our company
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karin501
May 16, 2025
non existent service
DO NOT deal with this company. They did not turn up... neither email nor their phone number worked. Even our hotel couldn't contact them. Useless!
Operator response
Good day thank you for your feedback unfortunately
This was Tour was a no-show tour client/agent gave the wrong pick up Point for Tour pick up point was in a different town
This is our contact details
+264816596338
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lynneclive
February 3, 2024
Insights into township life
Great tour with Frans to Mondesa township. We got a real insight into life and culture, food and music.
A highlight was the Rivonia a cappella singing group.
Don’t miss this tour if you like meeting people and learning about their lives
J
julie_m
May 1, 2022
Good job but rushed
My guide did a great job of presenting the township history and culture and was attuned to me as a client. Tour was rushed tho as they did their advertised 5 hour tour in 3 hours and picked me up several hours late so they squeezed in an extra tour that day. Put profit ahead of client care
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isabel955
August 29, 2018
Important, informative and positive experience of visiting the townships in Swakopmund
This tour is both historically fascinating (the townships were set up in apartheid times) and in terms of contemporary Namibia. Far from 'poverty tourism' Nande's trip gives you a real insight into the vibrancy of the townships around Swakopmund and the communities that live there. Nande is super cool and an excellent guide and we enjoyed the opportunity to walk around, chat to people, enjoy a local breakfast and particularly to listen to an amazing local a capella group. We were a small mixed group of adults and teenagers and for everyone this was a highlight of our Namibia trip.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear Isael,
Wow thank you so much for the fantastic review,this was a great pleasure to have you on our tour ,so you explore the real namibia,and to engage with the local people,we wish you a great stay in Namibia,
Best regards from our team,
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Egbert Y
August 14, 2018
Future of Namibia
The township tour we (family of 4) with Nande was one of the highlights of our Namibian holiday. Nande took us through the swakopmund township meanwhile giving lots of background information. Meeting and talking to the people of his neighbourhood is something you must not miss! Very impressive.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear Egbert,
Thank you so much for your great review on TripAdvisor,we appreciate your support and making a difference in our community,
Thank you and keep well
Best Regards
Nande Junias
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