The township of Mondesa was established in the early 1950's to provide housing for black people working in Swakopmund.

A variety of tour operators offer tours through this fascinating township and a typical tour will include the opportunity to chat with locals and visit them in their homes, a visit to a traditional Nama herbalist, a drink at one of the local shebeens, lunch at a typical African restaurant, and traditional dancing.

Visits to clinics, schools, and creches can also be arranged through tour operators.