Ovahimba) are an ethnic group with an estimated population of about 50,000 people [1] living in northern namibia, in the kunene region (formerly kaokoland) and on the other side of the kunene river in southern angola The himba people speak otjihimba, a variety of the herero language, which belongs to the bantu language family. The himba are nomadic pastoralists who live in the kaokoland area of northwestern namibia
The himba are descendants of herero herders and they still speak the herero language. Living on the northern side of the country, bordering angola, they are the last nomadic people in the region. The himba tribe is found in northern namibia in the kunene region and also on another side of the kunene river in southern angola
Visiting the himba offers a rare glimpse into an ancient way of life, where traditions thrive despite modern influences, showcasing africa’s rich cultural tapestry. Ovahimba) are an ancient tribe in namibia, closely related to the herero Their roots can be traced back to central and western africa, but they have since settled in angola and namibia. The himba, or ovahimba, are indigenous peoples with an estimated population of about 50.000 people living in northern namibia, in the kunene region (formerly kaokoland) and on the other side of the kunene river in angola.
The himba people are native to namibia, with an estimated population of around 50,000
