Day two in Kongola reveals the dry season’s stillness, the Mashi Crafts Market, and the quiet politics of a settlement waiting for its hospital. I share practical costs, malaria realities, and the slow pulse of life along the Kwando.
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Episode 68 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Kongola, Namibia.
Places in this episode: Mashi Crafts Market, Nambwa Tented Lodge, Kaokoland Restaurant, Mafwe Living Museum, Singalamwe, La Casa Caitlin, Kwando River, B8 Highway.
Covered: Kongola Local Economy, Malaria & Safety, Community Crafts & Culture, Wildlife Viewing Logistics, Practical Travel Advice.
Chapters:
00:00 Kongola
01:34 Mashi Crafts Market
05:48 Mafwe Living Museum
09:19 River
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
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