Namibia

The currency in Namibia is the Namibian Dollar (NAD) which is fixed to, and therefore equivalent to, the South African Rand (ZAR).

Namibia shares the same time as all of Southern Africa, which is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 2 hours, in the Central Africa Time Zone (CAT).

MasterCard and Visa (both with raised credit card numbers so that an imprint may be taken) are generally accepted throughout Namibia, including Wilderness. Holders of other cards are advised to clarify with a commercial bank whether their card is acceptable in Namibia. American Express and Diners Club specifically are no longer accepted in Namibia and, therefore, not at our camps either.

While some camps/lodges are linked to the national power grid, most of our camps/lodges are situated in pristine and remote wilderness areas where we need to generate our own electricity. We do this by making use of solar panels and/or generators, which charge a bank of batteries and provide electricity to the camp/lodge through an inverter system. We use 220V-powered plug points (3-prong round/2-prong round) for lighting, fans, the charging of batteries and sleep apnoea machines.

We advise guests to wear comfortable and casual clothing while on safari. Neutral colours are best for game viewing. You may also want to pack swimming gear and clothing suitable for adventuring. Game drives usually take place in the early morning and late afternoon, which can be cold, especially in winter. Temperatures usually warm up during the day, so it is best to dress in layers.

Namibia is located in the south-western reaches of Africa, with South Africa to the south and east, Botswana to the east, Angola and Zambia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Namibia is world famous for the highest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei, and for the immense Etosha National Park, one of the world’s greatest conservation areas. Namibia offers some of the world’s best wildlife viewing, from desert-adapted elephants, lions and giraffes, to other fascinating wildlife, plants and natural wonders.

Namibia is a great year-round destination. Some of the best months to visit are between June and October. This is the dry season when the temperature is not too hot or too cold.

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Namibia currently offers visa-free travel to all countries for stays up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you expect to leave Namibia.

We address all concerns surrounding COVID in line with the latest recommendations from the World Health Organization and other leading authorities. Please speak to your Travel Designer for the latest travel advisory updates, to ensure that you are prepared for all COVID travel requirements in Namibia before your departure.

If you are travelling to Namibia from areas infected with yellow fever, you must have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. We advise our guests to also have an updated TPD (tetanus, polio, diphtheria) vaccine and a hepatitis A vaccine.

Yes. Malaria is a risk in some parts of Namibia. Please chat to your Travel Designer or travel clinic before your departure, to make sure you have enough time to take any prescription medicine needed to prevent malaria.