People of this tribe have a unique relationship with their environment and are skilled in agriculture, animal husbandry and hunting. The total population of Himba tribe is about 50,000.

The Himba tribe of Namibia possesses an extraordinary visual ability that has intrigued scientists worldwide.

The tribe we are talking about is the Himba tribe. Himba women bathe with water only once in their life on the wedding day. Women of the Himba tribe apply lotion made of hematite and fat.

For the women of the Himba tribe in Namibia life has never been a walk in the park. But now, as Sydney photographer and explorer Alegra Ally can testify, the influence of Western society is also ...

For years, an ancient tribe of semi-nomadic herders known as the Himba has drawn photographers to Namibia’s barren northwest.

Visits to Himba villages can be made year round, but do depend on their location. Himba are nomadic and may not always be in a convenient location for visitors.

Researchers came up with a test to see if people are flexible thinkers. And they gave it to Westerners and to Himba people in Namibia. The results might surprise you.

The Himba often face food and water shortages, for example. When things can change suddenly—and for the worse—it's advantageous to have developed a response style that is flexible and innovative.

For years, an ancient tribe of semi-nomadic herders known as the Himba has drawn photographers to Namibia’s barren northwest.