VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Visitors must be in possession of a valid passport which must be good for a period of at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from Namibia. Visitors from the following countries, amongst others, do not require any visas before arrival in Namibia – United Kingdom, United States of America, Republic of Ireland, South Africa. An entry period of a maximum of 90 days is granted.

LANGUAGE :
English is the Official Language, but German and Afrikaans are still widely spoken.

CLIMATE :
Winter (May to September) – Temperatures range in the interior from 18°C to 25°C during the day. Below freezing and frost are common at night. Summer (October to April) – Average temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C during the day. Temperatures above 40°C are often recorded in the extreme north and south of the country. At the coast the temperature has a pretty constant range of 15°C to 25°C, fog is common.
Rainfall – the ‘small rainy season' occurs in November and December with the main rainy season form January to April. During this time flash floods are common.

CURRENCY :
Credit cards such as Visa, Master and Diners Card are widely accepted, American Express less so. The Petrol Service Stations only accept local "petro" cards and do not accept international credit cards. The Namibian Dollar is linked one to one to the South African Rand and both currencies are used. Foreign currency is not widely accepted but can be exchanged at Banks (Passport is needed). VAT paid on items being purchased for export can be reclaimed at the airport on departure.

ELECTRICAL :
Namibian electricity is 220 / 240 Volts. Outlets are old UK style 15 amp round pin plugs.

TIME :
Summer: From the first Sunday in September until the first Sunday in April GMT + 2 hours
Winter: From the first Sunday in April until the first Sunday in September GMT +1 hour

HEALTH :
Yellow Fever certificates are not needed unless you come from, or have recently visited high risk countries, especially certain other parts of equatorial Africa. Bilharzia only occurs occasionally in parts of Namibia, so is not a significant risk. Many doctors recommend vaccinations for Tetanus and Infectious Hepatitis before travelling. HIV, as in most other places, is a reality in today's world.

MALARIA :
Much of the northern part of the country is officially "medium to high" risk for malaria between the months of November and May so malarial prophylaxis are an important consideration for visitors coming out, especially at these times.

WATER :
Tap water is safe to drink throughout Namibia (except in parts of the Caprivi) bottled water is readily available almost everywhere.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS :
To dial out from Namibia for an international call use 00 + the relevant international code and number. To dial into Namibia you need + 264. Cellular Phones are on the GSM system and work in and near all major towns, at the coast and within about a 100km radius of Windhoek.

WHAT TO BRING :

Cotton is preferred over synthetic fibres for most clothing
A warm sweater/fleece for early winter mornings and evenings
Hat with a wide brim
Sunglasses, sunblock, lip ice
Moisturiser
Swimming togs and swimming towel
Walking shoes
Sandals
Mosquito repellent
Water bottle
Torch
Day wear is casual and muted colours for game viewing are recommended
Plastic bags – to wrap clothes and even luggage in to dust proof it
Camera with dust cover, and plenty of film ASA 100 or 200 is recommended
Binoculars
If you wear contact lenses it is recommended that you bring glasses too as the dry Namibian air can result in your contact lens sticking to your eyeball.

A good sense of humour and a desire to have "a holiday of a lifetime" !