Did you know

Did you know that Xwama is an Oshiwambo name which means “set alight”/ignite? Meaning it is time for us to ignite and celebrate who we are, our culture, our food and people!

In the previous blog post, we mentioned that Xwama’s extension will consist Of an extended parking area, children entertainment area, VIP area, a big conference room and a coffee shop which will be first of its kind in Katutura. I think we forgot to mention one exiting thing that attracts our guest to dine at our restaurant. Our guests always ask what is new in the menu and our specials.

Xwama’s menu will stay the same and the prices are not going to change. But we decided to add few items on the menu which will include Cappuccino with a secret recipe. I am sure we are all thinking of what the secret recipe will be; only those that will visit the restaurant once reopened will have a taste of it.

The menu will be uploaded on our website few days before the restaurant opens. So, follow us on our home page, Facebook and Twitter.

Xwama Cultural Village

Oshiwambo traditional group performing at the restaurant

Xwama Cultural Village and restaurant is located in the heart of Windhoek, in the diverse township ‘Katutura’. It offers a truly Namibian and African experience, a place where you can experience the true local culture.

The restaurant offers traditional cuisine and drinks. Xwama Cultural Village is a prominent hangout for both middle class young professionals, political figures, senior government officials and tourists. It is owned by one of Namibia's foremost young entrepreneurs Twapewa Kadhikwa, better known as Pewa and her husband Erastus Kadhikwa.

At the moment, the restaurant is under construction (extending). This is not an ordinal restaurant, there are many interesting facilities within and that is why it is called a village. It’s amazing facilities includes a conference area, a  playground for children and it’s extended sitting area which will be hosting 310 people, unlike before when it used to host only 115 people. The conference facility will be able to host 40 people, host your conference at the village and enjoy the traditional food and the cultural atmosphere.

When the restaurant started in 2008, it had 24 employees but now it will take in more 15 employees when the extension is done.  The construction/extension will complete by the end of August and the restaurant will surely open in mid September.

“We would like to share our home, culture and foods with our guests and give them a truly memorable experience” says Mrs Twapewa. Continuing “we want the restaurant to be a home away from home, where guests enjoy the background traditional music, while ethnic decoration takes them back to African roots, with rich African and Namibian flavours nourishing their Body and Soul”.

Xwama Cultural Village invites all its guests to the opening and enjoys the African taste of the traditional food.