Himba - The tribe that don't take baths but smell great
A peculiar custom of Himba tribe in Namibia has brought it to the international spotlight - The people of this tribe don't take baths.
The Himba people, also regarded as the Omuhimba or Ovahimba people, live in northern part of Namibia, especially in the Kunene region
Although the Himba people engage cooperatively with neighbouring tribes, they live in seclusion and are wary of external contacts.
The Himba people live in one of the most extreme environments on earth with the harsh desert climate and the unavailability of potable water
One peculiar thing about this tribe is that they do not take baths with water. This is mostly because of their harsh climatic conditions.
However, their lack of bathing has not resulted into lack of personal hygiene. Members of the tribe apply red ochre on their skin and partake in a daily smoke bath in order to maintain good hygiene.
However, their lack of bathing has not resulted into lack of personal hygiene.
Members of the tribe apply red ochre on their skin and partake in a daily smoke bath in order to maintain good hygiene.