Katutura Township

Penduka Women's Project

Meerkat Safaris, through its business activities, has incorporated local community support by bringing guests into contact with the Penduka Women's Project. Penduka means “wake up” in the Oshiwambo language. The project’s main aim is to awaken local women into the mainstream of social and economic activities.

Founded in 1992, Penduka helps women from rural communities and challenging backgrounds acquire skills to earn a sustainable income through craftwork. Skills training offered at the center includes:

• Embroidery

• Recycled glass jewelry & beads

• Pottery

• Gardening

• Aquaponics systems

• Storytelling

During your tour, depending on timing and their schedules, you may get the chance to watch these talented women in action—making glass beads, creating batik fabric, shaping pottery, or crafting beautiful embroidery.

At the end of your visit, you can browse their onsite shop to purchase souvenirs and meaningful gifts for your loved ones back home. The center is located on the banks of the Goreangab Water Reservoir, offering a peaceful lakeside atmosphere where you can relax, enjoy fresh air, and even stay for lunch or dinner.

📍 A heartwarming experience combining community empowerment with artisan culture.

Xwama Cultural Restaurant

Many visitors ask, “Where can I try authentic African cuisine?”

This is our perfect answer. Xwama Cultural Restaurant is decorated in truly Namibian traditional colours and artwork, creating a genuine homey feel. Here, your appetite is nourished with delightful Namibian traditional dishes.

You’ll have the chance to taste:

• Mopane worms (a southern African delicacy)

• Traditional stews

• Mahangu porridge

• and many more unique Namibian meals

Whether you're a curious foodie or a seasoned traveler, Xwama provides a warm, cultural experience that goes beyond the plate.

📍 A must-visit spot to enjoy rich local flavours in a vibrant setting.

Oshedu Community Market

Also known as Single Quarters Kapana Meat Market, this community hub showcases Namibian social life at its best.

Here, people from diverse cultural backgrounds gather to enjoy kapana—grilled meat served hot and fresh from open flames. It’s more than a meal—it’s an interaction, a celebration of unity. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, this market was famously frequented by everyone—from political elites and celebrities to everyday Namibians.

Expect to find:

• Local fast food culture

• Social gathering spaces

• Grocery stands with African traditional food ingredients, such as:

  • Dried spinach

  • Mopane worms

  • Fresh vegetables

  • A large variety of dried beans

Whether you’re here to taste, talk, or simply take in the atmosphere, Oshedu Community Market delivers an authentic and unforgettable cultural experience.

📍 Come hungry, leave inspired.