Travel Info for Namibia

Entry Requirements :

A valid passport is required to enter Namibia. Visas are needed except for nationals from Angola, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mozambiwue, the Netherlands, the Nordic Countries, Russia, Singapore, Malasia, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, South-Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Visas are obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Private Bag 13200, Windhoek, at Namibian Embasssies and at Namibia Tourist Offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Currency :

The unit of currency is the Namibia Dollar (N$) which has the same value as the S.A Rand and is divided into 100 cents. The South-African Rand is stii accepted as legal tender in Namibia. Travellers cheques are accepted almost everywhere. Those in foreign currencies must be cashed in at banks. In general credit cards are accepted by most hotels as well as in restcamps of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, where Master, Visa, Diners Club cards, Namibia Dollars and Rand travellers cheques and bank guaranteed cheques are also acceptable.

Health :

All water from taps is purified and visitors need have no hesitation in drinking it. Travelers to the northern parts are advised to take anti-malaria precautions, especially in summer.

What to Pack :

Winter days are mild to warm, so you should bring light summer clothes. Nights can be quite chilly - even in summer at the coast. Warm clothes are thus also necessary. A good pair of sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, a sun hat,swimming costume, camera and flash or video camera are all standard equipment and can be boughr in all large centres. All international-standard videotapes are available in Windhoek, as well as one hour film processing services.

Traffic Rules and Regulation :

Remember to drive on the left hand side of the road in Namibia. There is a general speed limit of 120 km/h on open roads (although it is recommended you reduce speed on gravel roads). Safety belts must be worn. Overseas visitors (not residents of neighboring countries) must be in possession of a valid international drivers licence if they plan to hire or drive a vehicle in this country. Road signs are internationally recognized symbols, and road and turnoffs are clearly signposted. Road signs warning against animals, particularly kudu, should be taken seriously, especially at night when they are blinded by headlights.

Rifle Import Requirements

Hunters entering Namibia with a rifle, must complete a temporary import permit application form for all rifle's and/or ammunition in their possession.