The Puros Traditional Village, located approximately 10 kilometers from the village of Puros, is a very popular way for visitors to experience Himba culture.
The village is a conservancy-managed Himba demonstration settlement. 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 give information on the different activities.
Photo: Carmen Begley
Highways lead to by-ways that lead to countless side tracks in Namibia’s communal conservancies, just waiting to be explored by the intrepid traveler. From rocky rugged passes in the northwest to the east where water turns tracks into muddy quagmires, there are challenges for the toughest vehicle and driver.
Namibia is a photographer’s dream. There are magical hours, days and nights. Spectacular wildlife, landscapes and people of old, evolving cultures found in Namibia’s communal conservancies provide endless opportunities for keen amateur and professional photographers to capture stunning images.