About Us
A quirky gift & souvenir shop in the heart of Swakomund. But we’re more than “just souvenirs”… Discover a delightful collection of locally made t-shirts, magnets, stickers and other unique mementos that will remind you of your Namibia trip.
Our History
Pandora’s Box started in November 1999 as a gift & souvenir shop and café. Remember Kartoffelpuffer Fridays? Yum. We went strong for over a decade - until we had the opportunity to sell the café and move the gift & souvenir shop to a better location. We grabbed it with both hands - and have never looked back.
Meet The Family
Reni: Finance Guru & Girl Friday
Reni was the owner of Pandora's Box before her daughters, Silke & Tina took over in 2023. She still is our financial brains, who guides the venture from the sidelines and jumps in whenever needed. She loves to sew in her spare time. The soul of Pandora's Box, always available for a smile and a chat when she’s at the shop.
Silke: Manager & All-Round Creative
Silke is the glue that holds this business together, taking care of the day-to-day running of the shop. She also has many other job titles: Social media strategist, photographer, and all-round string-puller. A trained goldsmith, creativity is her blood type (well, actually, her blood type is coffee ;-) the stronger, the better). She is a maker, a do-from-scratcher and cardmaking is her favourite hobby.
Tina: Public Relations & Graphic Designer
Tina is the heart of the team, the crafty tech wizard, who runs our website/online shop and is the brains behind many of our locally produced products. A graphic designer by trade and a craft enthusiast, she loves to engage with people and makes all our own unique products that you find inside our shop.
Join Us
We are family - a strong team, navigating through life with creativity, enthusiasm, and laughter. And we want you to join our family too, join the world of gifts, souvenirs, and creativity...