The land of endless horizons, as Namibia is fondly known, is filled to the brim with beautiful crafts and creations. Traditional woven baskets and clay pots hail from our northern regions, artisans having perfected the craft handed down from one generation to the next. Wherever timber is abundant, wood carving has been mastered and, thanks to the influence of some Zimbabwean expats, wire and bead figurines are found in great numbers in the capital. Damaraland boasts incredible jewellery items, created and sold by descendants of the Ovahimba people. Swakopmund offers a handful more commercial crafts, curated from the far corners of the country.

Be it to showcase the essence of your travels to friends and family back home, or as a personal reminder of a great holiday, souvenir shopping is an essential part of an adventure to foreign lands. Buying indigenous arts and crafts comes highly recommended, if you have the luggage allowance or budget to ship bulky baskets and ceramics. While Namibia offers souvenirs as plentiful as our beautiful sunsets, small businesses selling novel lifestyle items have also sprung up like the lilies in the desert after good rains. You are sure to fall in love with a wood carved elephant and authentic Himba bracelet, and by all means, support the crafters. That being said, here is a run down of practical gifting options, should you choose to treat yourself and loved ones at home with useful and long-lasting memories of your journey to Namibia.