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“An intriguing visit into the past showing both missionary and Owambo history & the opportunity to experience a traditional homestead with its local hospitality”

Why Nakambale Museum and Rest Camp?
• The museum & its adjacent historical buildings will give you an idea of the activities of the early Finnish missionaries and how they interacted with the local Owambo people and culture.
• The reconstructed Owambo Homestead provides visitors with an authentic look at the homes and livelihood activities of people in the north.
• This is also a beautiful and tranquil place to camp for the night.
• A peaceful night away from the hassles of the main towns.

What can you experience?
• Displays of missionary (Finnish) and local history & culture.
• Household items, photographs & historical artifacts.
• Traditional musical instruments.
• Political history of former Ovamboland.
• Guided tour of museum & full scale traditional Ndonga homestead.
• Traditional Ovambo food, music & dance can be arranged on request

What facilities are available?
• Picnic site with table.
• Ablution block with toilet & shower.
• Kitchen with cooking /wash-up facilities.
• Camping site next to homestead.
• Overnight in traditional hut.
• Permanent tent.


Nearby attractions include: • Lake Opunono (1-2 hrs 4x4 required). • Etosha National Park (2-3 hrs ). • Regional centres of Ondangwa & Oshikati (open markets) (15 – 45 mins). • Ombuga grass plains (40 mins). • Various Owambo historical monuments.


Location 13 km southwest of Ondangwa How to get there? Approaching from the south on the tarred road from Tsumeb (B 1), you continue towards Oshakati; a signpost 8 km outside Ondangwa directs you to turn left onto the gravel road D 3629. After about 5 km you will see Olukonda to your left. Look for the old church. Nakambale Museum and Campsite are situated about 500 m from the junction. The road is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle. How do you contact us? Booking can be made directly with NACOBTA Tel +264 (0)61 255977 Contact us


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