The Tribal Society

The Himba are a semi-nomadic ethnic group predominantly found in the Kunene Region of northern Namibia and across the Kunene River in southern Angola. With an estimated population of about 50,000, the Himba are among the last semi-nomadic pastoralists in Namibia, maintaining their traditional way of life in a rapidly changing world. The Himba people speak OtjiHimba, a variety of the Herero language, which belongs to the Bantu language family. Their language, like their culture, is an integral part of their identity, preserving centuries of heritage and traditions. Although related to the Herero people, the Himba are distinct in several ways, particularly in their lifestyle and customs. They are known…