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Mafwe Living Museum
Living Culture Foundation Namibia ↗2 Photographs

Community cultural site

Mafwe Living Museum

Zambezi

A community museum on a hill overlooking the Kwando. Mafwe hosts demonstrate cultural practices, including craft, with interpretation into English.

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What makes it special

Simgalamwe · Kwando

Large baobabs shade the village setting. The published programmes include demonstrations of traditional net weaving.

Responsible organisation
Mafwe Living Museum · LCFN

Plan your visit

Access & arrangements

Choose a programme with the community’s own reception. Programmes and prices are published by the Living Culture Foundation Namibia.

Opening hours

Confirm opening hours with the site before travelling.

Admission & permits

Request the current admission and permit conditions from the manager.

Information checked on 31 October 2026

Sources & image credits

Information checked on 31 October 2026

Living Culture Foundation Namibia