Many citizens (e.g. from the European Union, USA, etc.) do not require a tourist visa prior to arrival in Namibia. These travellers just get a stamp into their passport (which has to have two empty…
Veterinary Fence
Veterinary Fences are set up throughout Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. It is generally not allowed to bring things like meat, milk products, skins, etc. across those fences. This is especially the case when entering Botswana…
Public Holidays
Namibia has 13 public holidays. In case a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is considered a public holiday. The president may at any time declare other days as public holidays, e.g.…
Permit
In order to enter any state-owned conservation area in Namibia a so-called Permit is required. It refers to an authorisation paper to enter a specific area in the country. All permits are issued by the Ministry…
Long-term Parking
The following establishments are offering long-term parking facilities for your own car in Namibia. For further options and more details please have a look at the web site of www.dt800.de (in German only). Airport Guest…
Transport
Most of the tourists in Namibia travel the country by car... and most of those do an individual trip with a rental vehicle. Bus tours with mini busses as well as big cross-country busses are…
Tipping
Tipping is not compulsory in Namibia, however, it is recommended for different areas of life and even expected in some. The following should give a broad overview. Please always keep in mind, that Namibians in…
Self-Flying
The procedure to fly an aircraft in Namibia during your holiday or extended stay is pretty straight forward. The following procedures and costs are involved. Please note that a validation is only possible for PPL…
Satellite Phone
A satellite phone is just like a GPS only needed in remote areas of Namibia and this is basically only the case in Kaokoveld and Khaudum. Along major roads and in towns you have normal…
Opening/Shopping Hours
Namibia does not have opening hours set by any law. Nevertheless, the below mentioned opening hours should give you a broad overview of operating hours of supermarkets, offices, banks, government, etc. Generally the larger a…
Money & Payment
The Namibia Dollar (N$ or NAD) is the only legal tender in Namibia. However, the South African Rand (R or ZAR) is also an accepted mean of payment throughout Namibia. The exchange rate is 1:1.…