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Community Based Tourism Projects

Project description

This is a community operated camp, and it is not always possible to contact them in advance to make bookings, but rather on campsite arrival.  The campsite is a convenient stopover for people driving between Opuwo and Twyfelfontein. It is situated on the banks of the Hoanib River and offers a spectacular view of the desert mountains of the Khowarib Schlucht (gorge).

Activities

Facilities include four well maintained campsites overlooking the river with braai areas and some shade, basic ablution facilities (new facilities under development). Two very private campsites next to the stream, shaded by palm trees. There are some basic traditional Damara and Himba huts as well as a bar with cold drinks & snacks. There is no electricity. Local guides are available.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

KHOWARIB COMMUNITY REST CAMP

Contact Details

+264814079539

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

This is a community operated campsite situated in the middle of nowhere, on a dry riverbed. It is most suitable for stopover and overnight stay for travelers heading to and from Marienfluss and Hartman Valley. It is advised to make bookings on arrival as it is not always to possible to make bookings in advance.

Activities

The campsite offers a variety of accommodation facilities ranging from chalets to private campsites with food preparations areas, sinks, and braai areas and large ablution block with separate male and female showers and flush toilets. Other facilities available include a stone-built reception area as well as deep freeze facilities. Marble campsite offers biking, hiking & climbing, landscapes & geology, 4x4 routes as well as a rich culture.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

MARBLE CAMPSITE

Contact Details

+264815556742

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

This is a community campsite situated on the banks of Kunene River at the head of Marienfluss valley, offering breath taking natural beauty populated by the local Himba people. Travelers are advised to rather book on arrival as advance bookings are rarely possible.

Activities

Facilities available include 5 large sandy campsites under Ana trees. There are also two ablution blocks, with showers and toilets, fireplace, tap water, braai areas as well as solar heated water. Activities to indulge in include bird watching, walking and photographing, biking, hiking & climbing.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

OKAROHOMBO COMMUNITY CAMPSITE

Contact Details

+264818865788

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

It is a wholly community owned enterprise specializing in sourcing plant products and producing essential oils. Designed in a traditional Himba homestead style building, the Visitors Centre offers daily tours which describe and demonstrate the production of essential oils at the Opuwo Processing Facility.

Activities

The Visitor’s Centre is open daily Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 17h00, however, the best time to visit the processing is from 09h00 – 16h00 when the distillation process is underway. At the centre, one can learn about the community development initiatives associated with indigenous natural plant products in the Kunene region of Namibia with the highlight being "Namibian Myrrh", the Ovahimba traditional perfume. Various finished cosmetic products are also available to purchase.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

SCENTS OF NAMIBIA VISITOR CENTRE

Contact Details

+264816421076

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

Located approx. 10 kilometers from the village of Puros, is a very popular way for visitors to get acquainted with the Himba culture. The village is a conservancy managed Himba demonstration settlement offering an experience of the Himba culture.

Activities

Various Himba rituals and activities are demonstrated, including the grinding of red ochre and traditional craft making. A translator/ guide is present to take visitors from hut to hut and provide information on the different activities.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

PUROS TRADITIONAL VILLAGE

Contact Details

PUROS TRADITIONAL VILLAGE

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

The campsite is located 20 km from the top of Van Zyl’s pass, making it a perfect stopover for travelers before heading down the pass. The campsite is owned and operated by the Otjitanda conservancy.

Activities

Three large sites are available with private ablution blocks (flush toilet, hot shower, wash basin and mirror), kitchen area with sink, and braai areas. Built in an absolutely stunning spot, the sites are built next to a sandy riverbed and offer privacy and seclusion in a beautiful natural setting. Activities available include adventure, bird watching, photography, wildlife and camping.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

VAN ZYL’S PASS CAMPSITE

Contact Details

cell:+264813454906

tel:+26465273257

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

It is a community tourism project that gives visitors an insight into the traditional village life. Situated in Mudumu National Park.

Activities

Amongst the things they show visitors are how to stamp a millet, how grain used to be stored, the chicken house (stantwe), and transportation that were used. You can also see how blacksmiths forge metal tools and knives while an assistant operates the handmade bellows. Visitors also have the opportunity to interact with a traditional healer (sangoma) and to experience traditional dancing. Apart from the activities, there are various curios on sale in the village that are sourced from the surrounding villages.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

LIZAULI TRADITIONAL VILLAGE

Contact Details

+26461254317

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

The Mashi trading post is an outlet for crafts and other natural resource products from the communities on the west and east of the Kwando River. Mashi is the local name for Kwando River. The thirteen conservancies in the Zambezi region and four additional groups that supply one central market at Kongola consist of Mafwe, Mayei, Mbukush, Masubia and Khoe people. In addition, Mashi supports crafters from the neighbouring countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Activities

Mashi Crafts which started from a small beginning in 1995 is now run as an independent trading post having expanded beyond crafts. It serves tourists and visitors to the area, and exports products out of the region to outlets in Swakopmund and Windhoek. At the Trading Post you will find baskets, carvings, jewelry, chitenge cloth and the mokolo chitenge collection, Ecoso natural devil's claw remedies, honey in season, firewood and cool drinks.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

MASHI CRAFTS

Contact Details

cell: +264813878715

tel: +26466252800

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

The Ngoma craft centre voluntary association promotes the marketing and development of products in communities primarily east of Katima Mulilo. It has over 100 members including potters, carvers and basket makers. Ngoma Craft Centre is located 1km before the border with Botswana on the far eastern side of the Zambezi region on the B8.

Activities

The Craft Shop and Café make an appealing place to stop to do the last-minute souvenir shopping and buy a cool drink, iced tea or coffee before embarking on the rest of the journey. It’s unusual and unexpected displays make it striking and are certain to attract your attention. A series of posters on the people behind the products makes interesting reading and if you have time to book in advance you too can learn how to make a basket, reed mat, a clay pot or join the carvers fashioning something to take home with you.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

NGOMA CRAFT CENTRE

Contact Details

+264814156815

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Conservation Tourism

Project description

Situated in the woodlands of eastern Zambezi, is a quiet campsite in the middle of the Salambala Conservancy with four individual private campsites which can take 3 or 4 tents each. One site can accommodate 5 or 6 tents. Each site has a tap, braai area, lapa kitchen with sink, shade from large trees and ablutions with a flush toilet and shower. The services of local guides are available on request.

Activities

Activities include walking trails and watching birds and other wildlife such as small game and the possibility of elephants and lions. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature before continuing the journey.

Location (Physical Address/Coordinates)

SALAMBALA CAMPSITE

Contact Details

cell: +264813038113

cell: +264816576479

tel: +26466252875

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Conservation Tourism

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