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General Terms and Conditions Povanhu GmbH Thank you for your interest in Povanhu and our tour offers. The following terms and conditions apply to all Povanhu tours and can be enforced. We therefore recommend that you read the following terms and conditions carefully and thank you for your trust. 1. Conclusion of Contract 1.1 Registration A contract is concluded between you and Povanhu GmbH by the unconditional confirmation of your written, telephone or personal registration for a Povanhu tour. The person registering is also jointly and severally liable for the other participants registered by him/her. By registering for a Povanhu Tour, the registrant becomes a contractual partner of Povanhu GmbH, provided he/she has reached the age of 18. For participants who have not yet reached the age of 18, the legal representative automatically becomes a contractual partner. 1.1.2 The subject of the contract is the trip you have booked in accordance with the program. 1.1.3 If cast members and accompanying persons are named on a Povanhu tour, these names are only indications. If cast members and accompanying persons are mentioned by name on a Povanhu tour, Povanhu GmbH will always endeavor to ensure their presence. Nevertheless, the cast and accompanying person may deviate from the announcement and therefore do not form part of the content of the contract. 1.2 Application of the GTC For additional services which are not part of Povanhu-Tours and are arranged or sold by other service providers (e.g. flight bookings), these General Terms and Conditions do not apply. 2 Prices and Terms of Payment 2.1 Prices The tour price to be paid by you is shown in the tour description. Unless otherwise stated, the prices are per person in a double/twin room, excluding flight costs. 2.2 Processing Fees 2.2.1 Change Requests, Rebookings For changes to services at your request up to 120 days before departure, we charge a processing fee of a maximum of CHF 200 per person and according to the scope of the change. Section 4.1 applies to changes made 119 days or less before departure. 2.2.2 Processing and Reservation Please note that your booking office may charge fees for reservations and processing. 2.3 Small Groups The specified minimum number of participants is required for a trip to be carried out at the advertised price. After consultation with the registered participants, the trip can be carried out with fewer participants and a small group surcharge to cover the costs can be charged. 2.4 Terms of Payment Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive a confirmation, which also constitutes the definitive conclusion of the contract. The invoice will follow as soon as the minimum number of participants has been reached. The deposit is at least 30% of the total price, payable within 10 days. The balance is due 30 days before departure. For bookings made within 30 days before departure and bookings with non-refundable special conditions of the service provider, the entire invoice amount is due for payment immediately. If the payment deadlines are not met, Povanhu GmbH may withdraw from the contract after a short grace period has elapsed to no avail and claim cancellation costs in accordance with section 4. 2.5 Price Changes In the following cases, Povanhu GmbH reserves the right to increase the prices listed in the invitation to tender. Not known at the time of going to press: - Increase in transportation costs (e.g. fuel surcharges) - Newly introduced or increased taxes or fees (e.g. increased airport taxes, security fees, insurance fees, increased national park fees) - Government-imposed price increases (e.g. VAT) - Exchange rate changes - Explainable printing errors Povanhu GmbH will announce price increases due to the above-mentioned reasons no later than 21 days before departure. If the price increase is more than 10% of the advertised package price, you have the right to withdraw from the contract free of charge within 3 days of receipt of the notification. 3. Accommodation Unless otherwise stated in the tour description, the advertised prices are per person in a double or twin room, excluding flight costs. 3.1 Single Room It is possible to book a single room for a surcharge on almost all trips. However, it is not always possible to guarantee a single room for every trip. Ask your booking office about this option and the corresponding surcharge. 4. Rebooking | Cancellation Conditions | Trip Interruption | No-Show | Change of Person 4.1 Rebooking/Cancellation by the Customer 4.1.1 A rebooking/cancellation must be made in writing. Up to 30 days before departure, a processing fee of a maximum of CHF 200 per person will be charged, depending on the extent of the change. In addition to the processing fees, the following percentages of the total price will be charged in the case of cancellations: 120-90 days before departure 25%. 90-30 days before departure 50% 29-0 days before departure 100% A rebooking/cancellation must be made in writing. Povanhu GmbH cannot be charged any costs in the event of rebookings or cancellations by the customer, such as costs and fees for visas already obtained. The effective date shall be the date of receipt of the written cancellation. If the cancellation is received on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, the next working day shall apply. 4.1.2 Premature Return Journey; Trip Interruption by Customers If you have to cancel your trip for any reason or wish to change services during the trip, you are not entitled to a refund. In urgent cases (illness or accident, serious illness or death of relatives, etc.), our tour guide or local representative will assist you as far as possible in organizing your return journey or changes. In this context, please also note the assistance and conditions provided by your travel insurance. If the trip is interrupted or the travel services changed, the (additional) costs will be borne by you. 4.1.3 Change of Persons by Customers A change of travel participants must be made in writing up to 14 days before departure. Changes to travel participants cannot always be made possible and are heavily dependent on the services booked and the requirements of the partners/service providers of Povanhu GmbH. The costs for a later change correspond to the scope of the change. 4.1.4 No-show by Customer If the travel participant does not start the trip without prior notification/cancellation, no refunds can be made. 4.2 Rebooking/Cancellation by Povanhu GmbH 4.2.1 Minimum Number of Participants The group tours offered are based on a minimum number of participants. If this is not reached for your trip, Povanhu GmbH is entitled to cancel the trip up to 60 days before the start of the trip at the latest. After consultation with registered participants, Povanhu GmbH can also organize the trip as a small group (with a small group surcharge) (see section 2.3). In the event of the trip being canceled, all payments already made will be refunded in full. Further claims for compensation are excluded. 4.2.2 Program Changes, Cancellation of the Trip, Trip Interruption Povanhu GmbH reserves the right, also in your interest, to change individual agreed services or itineraries before or during the trip if unforeseen circumstances make this necessary. In rare cases, it may also be necessary to cancel or prematurely terminate a trip. Circumstances of this kind include strikes, official measures or force majeure (e.g. natural disasters, epidemics, unrest, acts of war, etc.) or other circumstances that make the trip impossible, make it considerably more difficult or pose a considerable risk to participants.Should these changes occur before departure, Povanhu GmbH reserves the right to charge you for any additional costs. If these changes occur during the trip, your rights are governed by section 8. Should one or more of the named accompanying persons not be able to accompany the trip at short notice for unforeseeable reasons (illness, accident, force majeure, etc.) or have to cancel the trip, an equivalent replacement will be found if possible. 5. Events For all events and tours of third-party providers, the terms of use of the respective organizers apply. 6. Insurances Cancellation and SOS return travel insurance is mandatory. By booking a Povanhu tour, you confirm that you have sufficient private insurance cover. Make sure that you are adequately insured for accidents and illnesses abroad. 7 Passport, Visas, Vaccinations etc. You are solely responsible for complying with the prescribed passport, visa, customs, foreign exchange and health regulations. In order for the travel documents to be issued correctly, you must state your first name and surname etc. in accordance with the details in your passport when booking. If the names on the travel documents do not match those in your passport, you may be refused transportation or entry and forced repatriation, the costs of which you will have to bear. If travel documents (visas, airline tickets, etc.) have to be reissued because the details on the application do not match those in the passport, the costs will be borne by you. 7.1 Identity Documents You alone are responsible for the completeness, prescribed validity and carrying of your identification documents such as passport, ID, vaccination certificates, etc. 7.2 Obtaining Visas You are solely responsible for ensuring that your visa is complete, valid as required and that you carry it with you. You are also responsible for obtaining the necessary visas. 7.3 Health Regulations and Vaccinations Information on mandatory and recommended vaccinations and health regulations can be found in the travel description or will be communicated to you when you book your trip. In addition, Povanhu GmbH recommends that you obtain information from your family doctor or tropical doctor about any additional individual vaccinations etc. before booking your trip, at least 6 weeks before departure. 8 Liability 8.1 General Povanhu GmbH has taken the utmost care in preparing the travel advertisements and selecting the companies involved in your trip and has organized the trip professionally. 8.2 Cancellation of Services Povanhu GmbH will reimburse the cancellation of agreed services or the additional costs incurred if it was not possible for the local tour guide to offer an equivalent replacement service on site and you are not at fault. The liability of Povanhu GmbH is limited to a total of twice the tour price per person and only covers direct damage. International agreements remain reserved (clause 8.3.1). 8.3 Limitations of Liability, Exclusions of Liability 8.3.1 International Agreements, National Laws If international agreements or applicable national laws contain limitations of liability or exclusions of liability for damages resulting from non-performance or improper performance of the contract, Povanhu GmbH may invoke these and shall only be liable within the scope of these agreements or national laws. International agreements of this kind exist in particular in the transportation sector (air, rail and sea transport). Further limitations of liability or exclusions of liability in these General Terms and Conditions remain reserved. 8.3.2 Exclusion of Liability Povanhu GmbH shall not be liable if the non-performance or improper performance of the contract is due to - Failure on your part - Unforeseeable or unavoidable failures of a third party who is not involved in the provision of the contractually agreed services. - force majeure or an event which Povanhu GmbH or a service provider could not foresee or avert despite all due care. Povanhu GmbH is therefore not liable for changes to the travel program due to strikes, riots, weather conditions, official measures, delays by third parties, etc.. Furthermore, no liability is accepted for program changes due to flight schedule changes. 8.3.3 Local Activities/Excursions Povanhu GmbH is not liable for activities and excursions that are booked at the destination or are not included in the agreed travel program. 8.4 Lost Vacation Time, Lost Vacation Enjoyment, etc. Povanhu GmbH is not liable for lost vacation time, lost vacation enjoyment, frustration damages, etc. 8.5 Non-Contractual Liability Non-contractual liability is governed by the applicable national laws and international agreements, subject to further limitations or exclusions of liability in these General Terms and Conditions. 9 Complaints 9.1 Complaints and Requests for Redress If you have cause for complaint during the trip, you must immediately inform the tour guide, the local representative or the service provider concerned (e.g. hotel) and have this confirmed in writing. This is a mandatory requirement for any subsequent assertion of claims for compensation and usually enables a remedy to be found on site. 9.2 If no Solution is Found on Site If no remedy is possible on site, you must request written confirmation of your complaint and its content. Tour guides, local representatives and service providers are not entitled to accept any claims for compensation. 9.3 After Your Return If no satisfactory remedy was possible on site, you must submit your complaint and the confirmation you obtained on site in writing to Povanhu GmbH or your booking office within 10 days of your return. If these conditions are not met, all claims will lapse. 10 Obligations to Cooperate on Your Part 10.1 Personal Requirements Traveling to foreign countries requires that participants adapt to local customs and habits and respect local laws. Tour guides are authorized to exclude participants from the trip if they cause lasting disruption to the tour group or are unwilling to adapt to the customs of the destination country. Return travel costs etc. shall then be borne by the participant and the travel price paid shall not be refunded. 10.2 Health Requirements Good health etc. is a prerequisite for some trips. If a participant does not meet these requirements, the tour guide may exclude participants from the trip. Return travel costs etc. will be borne by the participant and the paid tour price will not be refunded. 11. Planning After Your Return Despite the best travel planning, it is possible that the return journey may be delayed due to unforeseeable or unavoidable events. You should therefore not plan any obligations for the day of return and, in the case of trips to other continents, also for the following day, the non-observance of which could have serious consequences. Povanhu GmbH is not liable for any consequential damages. 12 Place of Jurisdiction The relationship between the customer and Povanhu GmbH shall be governed exclusively by Swiss law. Actions against Povanhu GmbH can only be brought at the head office in Basel, Switzerland. Povanhu GmbH, Strassburgerallee 84, 4055 Basel. 13. Data Protection We collect and process personal data in accordance with the provisions of Swiss data protection law. A detailed privacy policy can be found on our website www.povanuhu.com . 14. Contact You can contact us at any time via: Povanhu GmbH Strassburgerallee 84 4055 Basel Email: info@povanhu.com

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Anmeldung An dieser Veranstaltung nehme ich teil:* Vorname* Nachname* E-Mail-Adresse Bemerkung zur Anmeldung Ich interessiere mich für den Povanhu Newsletter und möchte diesen abonnieren. Anmeldung einreichen Kennen Sie jemanden, der oder die sich auch für Povanhu interessieren könnte? Sehr gerne können Sie die entsprechende Person zu einem Infoabend einladen. Es ist die perfekte Gelegenheit uns und das Projekt näher kennenzulernen. Basel 10.04.25 Bern 22.05.25

It is true. Namibia offers an incredible variety of landscapes. Discover Namibia Almost as diverse as the history of the country itself. Povanhu is a word from Oshikwanyama and means: among the people • through the people • with the people Povanhu is a young company that was founded at the Center for African Studies at the University of Basel. The founding members from Namibia and Switzerland have worked together on many university projects and want to give new impetus to tourism in Namibia. Our trips are planned and carried out with our sister organisation in Namibia, Povanhu History and Heritage Tours CC, which is majority owned by Namibians. We believe that one should do less but more enriching long-distance travel. This is why we and our Namibian partners offer inclusive thematic specialist trips. These trips are intended to provide a post-colonial experience in a country that is still shaped by colonialism and apartheid. We want to enable our customers to experience the diversity of past and present social and cultural worlds in a country in the Global South. What defines us? We enable travellers to gain a current, inclusive and diverse picture of Namibia’s past and present. We put people at the center of our tourism experience. We invite travellers to understand what the country means to Namibians. We support emerging small entrepreneurs and local initiatives that operate outside the conventional paths of Namibian tourism. Our tours enable travellers to have access to and engage in personal exchanges with scientists, activists, artists and experts in Namibia and Switzerland. An enriching journey Provide a general description of the items below and introduce the services you offer. Click on the text box to edit the content. Service Name Describe one of your services Service Name Describe one of your services Service Name Describe one of your services ON THE TRAIL OF MIGRANT WORK A historical journey through modern Namibia NOVEMBER 3, 2024 – NOVEMBER 15, 2024 24 NOVEMBER 2024 – 06 DECEMBER 2024 Become part of this journey Our next tour follows the traces of migrant labour in Namibia, whose influence is still visible today in many buildings from the colonial era. Some are in the midst of today's life, others lie far away from the present - and thus in danger of being forgotten. November 5th - 18th, 2025 request places In partnership with

MIT HISTORISCHEM BLICK DURCH NAMIBIA Mit povanhu erleben Sie Namibia von einer aussergewöhnlichen Seite. Sie begleiten Schweizer Historiker:innen durch atemberaubende Landschaften und Städte, in welcher die Vergangenheit auf unterschiedlichste Weise weiterlebt. Immer wieder treffen Sie auf befreundete Expert:innen vor Ort, um die Geschichte des Landes aus einem lokalen Blickwinkel heraus zu betrachten. HISTORICAL EXPERT TRAVEL THROUGH NAMIBIA Solidarity, conscious and reflected travel experiences Support and/or advice from proven local and Swiss experts Routes along historical and current themes Group trips and/or individual tours Unique exchange and collaboration with people with different experiences, biographies and family histories Current expert tour Gerne mehr Infos aus erster Hand? Nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit uns an einem unverbindlichen Infoabend kennen zulernen . Basel Do. 10.04.25 Bern Do. 22.05.25 Anmeldung

ABOUT POVANHU Povanhu is a word from Oshikwanyama and means: among the people • through the people • with the people Povanhu is a young company that was founded at the Center for African Studies at the University of Basel. The founding members from Namibia and Switzerland have worked together on many university projects and want to give new impetus to tourism in Namibia. Our trips are planned and carried out with our sister organisation in Namibia, Povanhu History and Heritage Tours CC, which is majority-owned by Namibians. We believe that one should do less but more enriching long-distance travel. This is why we and our Namibian partners offer inclusive thematic specialist trips. These trips are intended to provide a post-colonial experience in a country that is still shaped by colonialism and apartheid. We want to enable our customers to experience the diversity of past and present social and cultural worlds in a country in the Global South. What defines us? We enable travellers to gain a current, inclusive and diverse picture of Namibia’s past and present. We put people at the center of our tourism experience. We invite travellers to understand what the country means to Namibians. We support emerging small entrepreneurs and local initiatives that operate outside the conventional paths of Namibian tourism. Our tours enable travellers to have access to and engage in personal exchanges with scientists, activists, artists and experts in Namibia and Switzerland. TEAM

CONTACT If you have any questions or further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via the contact form, email or telephone. If you would like to make a direct booking, you can also contact Media Touristik. Direct contact with our experts: Giorgio Miescher giorgio.miescher@povanhu.com +41 79 693 03 14 Luregn Lenggenhager luregn.lenggenhager@povanhu.com +41 79 779 48 76 info@povanhu.com REGISTRATION & BOOKING Media Tourism AG https://www.mediareisen.ch/ Petersgraben 33 | 4051 Basel info@mediareisen.ch +41 61 260 92 60 Request more information First name* Last name* E-mail address* Number of people Remark* Send request

Eine Esel Karre Unser Fahrzeug ist ein Iveco 4x4 Unser Fahrzeug Eine Esel Karre 1/2 INDIVIDUAL TOURS Povanhu History & Heritage Tours offers theme-specific group tours as well as tailor-made individual tours. Our experts will design a tailor-made trip through Namibia and Southern Africa according to your wishes and needs. Our German and English speaking tour guides, experts and drivers will be happy to accompany you on these trips. For further information about your individual trip, please contact our team of experts directly. Direct contact with our experts: Giorgio Miescher giorgio.miescher@povanhu.com +41 79 693 03 14 Luregn Lenggenhager luregn.lenggenhager@povanhu.com +41 79 779 48 76 info@povanhu.com

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ON THE TRAIL OF THE MIGRANT WORKERS Detailed program for the tour from 3 to 17 November 2025 Migrant work remains a central aspect of Namibian history, culture and economy. On this unique trip you will enjoy the beauty of the country while sharpening your sense of Namibia's complex past. Request a trip without obligation highlights Meeting and exchange with local experts and contemporary witnesses Experience society, history and politics off the beaten track, e.g. the rarely visited central north, local museums, markets and family-run guesthouses Experience popular highlights of Namibia, such as the Etosha National Park, the Namib Coastal Desert and the Erongo Mountains in a reflective and conscious way Day 1 Welcome to Namibia In the afternoon we meet in the cozy and family-run city hotel and enjoy a sundowner drink afterwards. At the subsequent welcome dinner in the modern city center of Windhoek you will get a first impression of the city. . . . Day 2 On a long journey north On good but long roads you get a feeling for the incredible distances in the country, which continue to shape Namibia's history and life to this day. The journey takes you through the heartland of colonial cattle farming to a historic hotel in the middle of the mining town of Tsumeb. . . . Day 3 Mines, Borders and the Former Owambo Homeland Accompanied by a local tour guide, we visit the mining town of Tsumeb. We experience its diverse quarters, the old mine shaft and learn how the town's prosperity is still determined by the mining economy. When crossing the border between the formerly directly colonized police zone and the indirectly governed communal areas in the north, we experience impressive changes in the landscape, settlement structure, construction and agriculture. After a drive through the fascinating palm and Oshana landscape, we reach our accommodation. . . . Day 4 Tradition and Present in Rural Northern Namibia We spend two nights in a lodge lovingly furnished with local materials on a typical farm in northern Namibia. During the day we take our time. On a tour we get an insight into local crafts and small-scale farming. We have the opportunity to ask questions, try the local cuisine and explore the village and the surrounding farms on foot or on a donkey cart. . . . Day 5 Ondangwa and Omuthiya: Resistance and Music In the morning, accompanied by a local expert, we get to know the vibrant town of Ondangwa. Under South African rule, workers were recruited from the communal areas in the north and sent to work in the mines, ports and farms in the south. In the modern and lively town, remnants of this past are constantly being discovered. After a visit to the market, we drive to Omuthiya, a young, dynamic town. In the music museum there, you can learn more about the fascinating history of music in Namibia and its importance for migrant workers. You can also try out traditional instruments! In the evening, we are all invited to a private homestead for roast goat meat, pap and spinach. . . . Day 6 Along the migrant workers route through Etosha National Park Today we're going to the world-famous Etosha National Park. What used to be a dangerous and arduous walk for the workers is now an impressive journey through one of the areas with the most wildlife in the world. Lunch is served in the old German fort Namutoni, which played a central role in controlling people, animals and goods between the north and central Namibia. In the evening we are at an illuminated waterhole and enjoy the animals of Namibia. . . . Day 7 From Etosha to Omaruru Accompanied by elephants, zebras, giraffes and hopefully even lions, the journey continues towards Outjo, a small colonial town. Later we come across the railway line that thousands of migrant workers had to use to travel from their homes to their workplaces. We follow the railway to Omaruru. Nearby we spend the night in a comfortable game lodge with lots of wild animals, whose friendly approaches create unforgettable moments. . . . Day 8 Panoramic tour to the railway town of Usakos The panoramic drive takes you over dusty roads through the Erongo Mountains, one of the highest mountain ranges in Namibia. The beautiful landscape was part of the Damara Homeland under the apartheid government, one of the few areas for Africans within the police zone. With the curator of the small Usakos Museum, we explore the railway site and the town of Usakos and learn about its eventful history. We spend the night in a simple hotel with a cozy restaurant and lively bar. . . . Day 9 Through the mining landscape to the coast Towards the coast, the landscape changes more and more from a dry savannah to a desert. After a visit to the active mining town of Arandis, which was built in the middle of the desert to house miners, you climb the world-famous Dune 7. In Walvis Bay, Namibia's most important fishing and port town, you have the opportunity to visit the beach, explore the town on your own or enjoy your hotel with a sea view. At the port you will find good fish restaurants and bars for your own dinner. . . . Day 10 The port and fishing town of Walvis Bay and the coastal desert A city tour gives us an insight into the diverse activities in Walvis Bay and we understand why the desert city is an important economic center of Namibia. We get an insight into the vibrant present and the eventful past of the city, which belonged to South Africa until 1994. In the afternoon we offer a trip through the salt pans to the wild Atlantic to observe a variety of birds and aquatic animals. We end our coastal days with a meal together by the sea. . . . Day 11 Kuiseb River and Namib-Naukluft Park We take gravel roads to the Kuiseb River, a long green oasis through the desert. A local guide is waiting for us there. He tells us about the challenges that life in the desert brings with it today and in the past. We learn how people used to live here and how they developed special survival strategies and how they are trying to protect them today against external influences. We then leave the river and drive on lonely roads through the Namib Desert to the spectacular Randstufen mountain range that separates the coastal desert from the central Namibian highlands. Spending the night in a lonely lodge on the edge of the desert gives you the opportunity to enjoy the unique starry sky in peace and quiet. . . . Day 12 Through the Khomas Highlands back to Windhoek We take the day slowly, perhaps taking one last walk before we say goodbye to the desert. After crossing the wild Gamsberg Pass, we drive through the Khomas Highlands through wonderful panoramas back to Windhoek. A beautiful hotel in the city center awaits you and you can toast your return to the starting point with an individual dinner. . . . Day 13 Windhoek and the former township of Katutura We visit the "Old Location", where the black population of Windhoek lived until 1959, and explore the township of Katutura, where the displaced people had to live from then on. We visit the former migrant workers' compound and also get an impression of life in the township today. After a typical lunch at the open market, we visit a women's cooperative that runs various projects by and for women. In the evening, our joint program ends with a meal on the roof of the Namibian Independence Museum. . . . Day 14 Windhoek and departure After breakfast, you have the opportunity to discuss any final questions with the experts, buy the last souvenirs and prepare for your return flight. 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