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Travel Tips

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, Mozambique, the Netherlands, the Nordic Countries, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, 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 the Namibian Embassies and at Namibian Tourist Offices in Johannesburg or Cape Town in South Africa.

Currency:

The unit of currency is the Namibian Dollar (N$) which has the same value as the SA Rand and is divided into 100 cents. The South African Rand is still accepted as legal tender in Namibia. Travelers cheques are accepted almost everywhere. Those inforeign currencies must be cashed at banks. In general credit cards are accepted by most hotels as well as rest camps of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, whereMaster, Visa, Diner Club cards, Namibia Dollar, Rand, travelers cheques and bank guaranteed cheques are also accepted.

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 bought in all large centers. All international-standard videotapes are available in Windhoek, as well as one hour film processing services.

Standard Time:

Summer period is: UTC +2 hrs from the first Sunday in September to the first Sunday of April.
Winter period is: UTC +1 hrs from the first Sunday in April to the first Sunday of September.
UTC = Universal Time Co-ordinated (Greenwich time)

Personal Safety:

Remember that tourists in any country can became targets. In order to make your visit a happy and memorable one, the following precautions should be taken:

• Always keep your vehicle locked.
   
• Do not leave visible articles in the car and try to keep your car in a secure area.
   
• Any valuables should be locked away in a safe place.
   
• Be on alert for handbag snatchers and pickpockets.
   
• Make sure your travel insurance covers your valuables.
   
• Make sure that the numbers of your travelers cheques are on your receipt and that it is kept in a safe place.
   
• It is always advisable to take out travelers' medical insurance.

Traffic Rules & Regulations:

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 license if they plan to hire or drive a vehicle in this country. Road signs are international recognized symbols, roads and turnoffs are clearly signposted. Road signs warning against animals, particularly kudu and warthog, should be taken seriously, especially at night when they are blinded by headlights.

Car Hire:

Cars and four wheel drive vehicles can be hired in Windhoek, Tsumeb, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Otjiwarongo, as well as the Hosea Katako International Airport.

Hunting and Hunting Safaris

While Namibia is a popular area for overseas hunters, hunting laws are very strict, in order to enforce the sustainable utilization of this valuable resource. No one may hunt or kill an animal without permission. The hunting season is in June and July, and written permission must be obtained from the farm owner, who has the right to decide what may be hunted and what to charge the hunter. Trophy hunters may hunt outside season, except during January and December, and must have a permit from the Directorate of Nature Conservation. Residents of Namibia and South Africa are restricted to normal hunting seasons. Trophy hunters must be accompanied by a professional hunter or a registered guide, and no handgun or bowhunting is allowed. Custom regulations allow hunters to bring their own rifles, but no handguns, subject to certain limitations, into the country. These of course must be declared at the airport. Rifles can also be hired in Windhoek.

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