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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

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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