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Puros Traditional Village

Community based tourism in Namibia

This traditional Himba / Herero traditional village is 5km from the Puros campsite „The Himba have lived in this harsh but beautiful landscape for years- here they offer visitors a fascinating and enlightening insight into their culture and livelihood.”

Why visit Purros Traditional Village?

• A visit to Namibia is not complete without an insight into local culture
  
• Find out how Himba people live in rural Namibia
  
• Be able to photograph local people without causing offence
  

What can you experience?

• See displays of traditional Himba/Herero culture by local women, including food & traditional utensils, housing methods & building materials, medicines, cow milking
  
• Buy crafts such as traditional Himba and Herero baskets, jewellery, dolls and belts
  

What facilities are available?

• Guided tours
  
• Craft Shop
  

Prices:

Guided tour N$ 25-30 per person

Nearby attractions include:

• Sesfontein & Hoanib River (1-3 hrs)
  
• Visits to nearby Himba villages (Local Guides can be arranged)
  
• Game drives & walks (the Hoarusib riverbed is frequented by elephant, giraffe, rhino, kudu, zebra, ostrich etc. Local Guides can be arranged - ask at Purros Campsite reception)
  

Note: Access is by 4x4 due to sandy patches

Where is it?

107 km north-west of the regional town of Sesfontein on the D3707 gravel road.

How do I get there?

107 km north-west of the regional town of Sesfontein on the D3707 gravel road (if you reach the Hoariseb river, you have gone too far!). Follow directions for „Campsite” (see Purros Campsite). Once on the road to the campsite, do not turn off at the campsite turning but continue straight for a further 5 km (approx.) until a small group of houses is visible. The traditional village will be sign posted from here.

Information supplied by NACOBTA
Although every effort is made to keep information relevant the nature of these community endevours means prices and facilities are fairly changeable, therefore the information on these pages is best used as a rough guide.