Kaokoland, the Himba people

The Himba people are the descendants of a Herero group that got isolated from the others in the 19th century.

While the Herero people later experienced German rule and drastically changed their lifestyle as their costumes, the Himba retained much of their traditional, nomadic and pastoral habits.



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In recent times, contacts between Himbas and Western tourists are becoming more and more common, especially in the most easily accessible region of Kaokoland, as the surroundings of Opuwo.

While this has partially affected the Himba culture, Himbas have essentially remained faithful to their tradition.


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