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Country Information Namibia

Country Information Namibia

All this is an interesting juxtaposition with the expansive landscapes which surround the cities. The many national parks and game reserves boast a huge variety of wildlife in a kaleidoscope of diverse environments: giraffes amble across the blinding white saltpans of Etosha National Park, oryx plunge headlong up impossibly steep red dunes at Sossusvlei, and seals in their multitudes colonize lonely beachheads along the Skeleton Coast. Astonishing contrasts are everywhere for the visitor to savour, enjoy and photograph.Namibia has rapidly become a well-known safari destination with a difference, known for its remote and intimate lodges, interaction with the indigenous people as well as the wildlife, and offering unique opportunities to become involved with the cultural heritage of all its people.
The enormous distances between destinations in this huge and breathtaking land means we encourage our guests to fly from camp to camp. This allows a greater appreciation of the country in all its vast splendour from the air, as well as providing more time for exploring on the ground in the company of our highly trained, passionate guides who are eager to share their enthusiasm for and knowledge of this wonderful, surprising land. Longer combination fly-and-drive safaris, of course, also offer a fascinating and popular experience, but these are only recommended if guests have at least 10 days to enjoy the country.
With the Okavango and Victoria Falls being nearby, many guests combine a Namibian safari with one in Botswana or Zimbabwe. Cape Town is only a two hour flight away from Windhoek, and this also makes a great combination.

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Travel Videos Namibia

Travel Videos Namibia

Namibia is celebrated for its vast open landscapes - an abundance of space in which to inhale deeply and bask in an infinite supply of blue skies, sun-drenched weather and tranquil starry nights.

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Entry requirements:

All visitors are required to carry a passport with two empty pages which is valid for at least six months beyond the intended length of stay.

Currency:

Namibia Dollar (N$); The Namibia Dollar and the South African Rand are the only legal tender in Namibia and both can be used freely to purchase goods and services.http://www.bankenverband.de/waehrungsrechner/index-xi.asp

Documents:

International driver’s license

Money:

International Visa and Mastercard credit cards

Health:

If you are visiting the area north of Windhoek (Etosha, Ovambu and Caprivi), you must obtain malaria prophylactics before entering Namibia. Travellers should be aware that there is a polio presence in areas south of Windhoek. Tetanus immunisation is recommended. Bilharzia is present in the Kunene, Okavango and Kwando Rivers.

Language:

English and Afrikaans are used for public communication, but many small mother tongue groups prevail throughout the country. These include Diriku, Herero, Kwangali, Kwanyama, Lozi, Mbukushu, Nama, Ndonga, and Tswana. Most of the white population speaks Afrikaans or German as a first language.

When to go:

The best time to go to Namibia depends on where you’re headed.

 

IMPORTANT:

You should carry all documents as photocopies with you!