HOW? Women of The Himba Tribe Don’t Bath, But Smell GREAT

The Himba tribe are one of Southern Africa’s last living pastoral tribes who live according to the traditions and customs practiced by their ancestors. Although they have contact with western society, It is interesting to know that people of the Himba tribe have managed to maintain their traditional culture and lifestyle even in this 21st century . The area in which the Himbas live is accustomed to heavy droughts. There are times where a whole year passes without a single drop of rain. Even to this day, their men are the only people allowed to bath. So how do the Himba women stay for days without a single bath and yet they smell good? Watch to learn more The Himba are predominantly livestock farmers who breed fat-tailed sheep and goats, but count their wealth in the number of their cattle. They also grow and farm rain-fed crops such as maize and millet. Livestock are the major source of milk and meat Both the Himba men and women are accustomed to wearing traditional clothing