The Himba´s in Namibia
THE HIMBA´S
An ancient African tribe that lives in the north-west of Namibia
The Himba's home is in the Kunene region, an arid region named after the river that now serves as the border between Namibia and Angola. This area is the least developed in Namibia and one of the wildest in southern Africa.
Known as Kaokoland, it is home to the Himba people and also home to desert elephants.
When we planned our trip it was clear to us that we wanted to see this tribe first hand. For this reason, we planned to go to Epupa Falls as this is where the largest concentration of Himba in Namibia is located.
One of the peculiarities of the Himba culture is their hair and skin, which is covered with a kind of clay paste like their body. It serves to protect them from the sun and bugs.
The Himba are a semi-nomadic people and we meet them further south as well. They are cattle breeders, a task for which the men are in charge.
All members of the tribe have a role. The men take care of the cattle, the women take care of the village and the children take care of the younger ones, and they are also in charge of the fire.
Jose Pedrero Barrios, Spain, Castellon
