In a nutshell

Just a few kilometers from the centre of Swakopmund another world appears. Bearing the picturesque name of Mondesa, this side of town is more African, more complex and, with a Specialist Township Guide even much more personal.

Your guide knows its character, its characters and its history. With a wonderful combination of laughter and information, he shares Mondesa with a wider audience, an audience of tourists keen to experience Namibia through the eyes of Namibia’s different ethnic groups. Mondesa was established in the early 1950's to provide housing for blacks working in Swakopmund.

At each stop a bit of culture, a bit of history and a great deal of laughter are shared.

Main stops

Mondesa Township

The programme

Meet your driver & guide quayside and embark on an exciting township tour that takes you around the streets of the Mondesa Township in Swakopmund.

Mondesa is a melting pot of different Namibian cultures where you will interact with local tribes (Oshiwambo, Ovaherero and Damara-Nama) have a taste of local food including the famous mopane (caterpillar) that are an important source of protein and enjoy local music with local beer or soft-drink at a local restaurant.

Listen to the enriching stories of Namibians and their traditions. You will get to know what makes this township unique.

Depart back to quayside on the coastal road.

Good to know

This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or those in wheelchairs.
Guests are advised to leave their valuables on board the ship.
Sun block, hats and comfortable shoes are recommended.
This tour may be rotated in order to avoid congestion at the venues & sites visited.
A portion of each visitor fee is deposited into a community fund.