deutscher Text  North (Oshana): Nakambale Museum and Restcamp Sights in the vicinity Ondangwa and Oshakati markets (15-45 min) Ombuga Plain and Lake Oponono (1-2 hours, only with a local guide) Etosha National Park (2-3 hours) Exhibits in a museum near Ondangwa in northern Namibia relate fascinating stories about early contacts between Europeans and Ovambo. The museum is housed in a restored mission station, with a camping site next to it. Attractions Nakambale Museum and Campsite afford an insight into the Ovambo culture. History comes to life at the old Finnish mission station where you can trace the beginnings and the development of Finnish and Rhenish missionary work as well as that of former Ovamboland. The traditional homestead next-door is also open to visitors. The museum offers a large variety of exhibits, photos and texts. Everything is explained on a guided tour which also includes the old mission church, now a national monument, and the replica of a typical Ndonga homestead. If you want to learn more about everyday life of the Ndonga you can visit one of the inhabited homesteads nearby. You can even spend the night in one of the huts of the Nakambale homestead. Alternatively, the campsite next to the homestead offers five brand-new tents, including beds and bedding. The campsite has an ablution block with showers and toilets. For cooking and washing up a kitchen is available. By prior arrangement you can have a traditional meal served to you and, if you wish, traditional music will be played. Prices Nakambale Museum: Entrance fee - N$ 5.00 per person Guided tour - N$ 10.00 pp Nakambale Campsite: Camping - N$ 45.00 per person per night Traditional huts, excluding bedding & breakfast - N$ 60.00 pp/night Traditional huts, including bedding & breakfast - N$ 70.00 pp/night Missionary Cottage - N$ 80.00 pp/night Tent - N$ 80.00 pp Traditional lunch & dinner - N$ 50.00 pp, advance booking is essential Traditional Music - N$ 20.00 pp Visit to a homestead in Olukonda with the opportunity to see the daily activities - N$ 23.00 pp 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. Member of Namibia Community Based Tourism Association Contact Nakambale Museum and Campsite P.O.Box 2018 Ondangwa Tel +264 (0)65 245668 or Contact Nacobta Booking Office P.O. Box 86099 Windhoek Namibia Tel +264 (0)61 255977 Fax +264 (0)61 222647 E-mail office.nacobta@iway.na

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