FAQ's
Namibia is one of Africa’s growing tourist destinations, meaning that you get the benefit of some amazing wildlife but with fewer crowds. With landscapes like no other place on earth, here you can see wild deserts that have overrun buildings, coastline so stark is has been given the name ‘Skeleton’ and wildlife adapted to live in these wonderfully unique conditions.
A place so untraveled comes with it many questions, have a look below at some of the most frequently asked. We understand that when you plan to travel to another country and another culture you always have lots of questions. We have compiled this F.A.Q. in order to help you get the answers to the most popular questions. But if you still have one about Namibia or Namibia Destinations just let us know!
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Yes, Namibia is very safe with a low crime rate. Especially the well-travelled tourism destinations. But as always, don’t leave valuables in the car and keep your doors locked.
No, you can enter Namibia without any shots or drops. They do however scan your eyes at the airport (as any other airport) to check for serious infections illnesses.
No, they don’t. But in the wild yes.
Yes, almost 95% full connection and 100% satellite so GPS is being fully utilized.
Yes you can use these almost everywhere but it is wise to carry a little cash around for if they don’t work or someone does not have the facility available.
Although loads of Namibians still drink the tap water, we don’t recommend you do. We locals are used to it. But it might upset foreigners. Bottled water is available everywhere.
Not all visitors to Namibia require a tourist visa – those nationalities which do NOT require a visa (for visits of less than 90 days) include: • South African • Australian • British • Germans • American • Canadian and • Japan The countries which require a tourist visa are: • Greece • China • South Korea • most of the Eastern European countries To find out whether or not you will need a tourist visa click on the link below and select your country of origin.
Namibia is a fascinating country that boasts an array of cultural and natural experiences for people to enjoy. It’s one of the largest countries in Africa and contains some of the most spectacular landscapes on the continent. • 2) Fish River Canyon. • 3) Tracking Rhino with STRT. • 4) The Himba Tribe.
The most common types of crime in Namibia are non-violent, such as pick-pocketing, purse-snatching and vehicle theft. Common sense rules apply: don’t leave valuables in parked cars, keep your bags safe and out of sight, and be alert and aware of anyone following you at all times
The best time to visit Namibia is from July to October, when the temperatures are just above 70°F and the chance of rain is low. This is also the best time for wildlife viewing, making it peak travel season — you will need to plan well in advance
There are two main routings from London to Namibia. Firstly, you can fly to Windhoek via Johannesburg, and secondly, you can fly to Windhoek via Frankfurt. If you choose to fly to Namibia via Johannesburg in South Africa, we can offer flights with South African Airways or British Airways.
Visitors to Namibia must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, as well as sufficient pages for entry and exit stamps. In addition to the visa, each traveller must be in possession of a valid return air ticket and a valid travel insurance.
December kicks off the summer in Namibia, and temperatures are still on the increase. It can be a great month for seeing wildlife in Etosha National Park, and travelling in the summer rewards with excellent bird watching throughout the parks.
Qatar Airways flights, South African Airways flights KLM flights, British Airways flights, Eurowings Airways Lufthansa flights, Ethiopian Airlines flights.
While English is the official language of the country, Afrikaans and German are widely spoken in Namibia.
The currency used throughout the country is the Namibian dollar. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted however, ATMs might be slightly difficult to come by.