Mondesa Guided Tour

On this guided tour around Mondesa, you'll explore African culture and learn about the impact of apartheid on Swakopmund, Namibia's Atlantic coast.

Mondesa Guided Tour

A guide will pick you up from your hotel in Swakopmund at the scheduled time for the tour of the Mondesa neighbourhood. The tour provides insights into the lives of the suburb's inhabitants and the apartheid regime's influence on the area.

Mondesa was designated for black citizens during the apartheid regime, while the white population controlled the city. Although racial segregation was abolished in 1991, remnants of Mondesa's history remain visible today.

During the tour, you will walk through Mondesa, engaging with locals and discovering their traditional foods. You may be offered local artisan beers and special dishes, such as mopane worms (caterpillars of the emperor butterfly). Traditional snacks will be provided to enhance your cultural experience.

Interacting with the locals offers insights into African culture and history. You will also learn some words in the local language, khoe-khoe, along with the significance of the term Ubuntu and its importance in Africa.