Alcohol
Alcohol is available at licensed bottle stores and supermarkets.
Office Hours
Normal office hours in Namibia are from 8am to 5pm.
Climate
Namibia is mostly desert, with hot days and cold nights.
Bribery
Bribery and corruption is dealt with by the Anti Corruption Commission.
Crime
Crimes of opportunity does occur and tourist are advised to be aware of their surroundings.
Currency
The Namibian Dollar (N$) is linked on a 1:1 exchange with the South African Rand.
Customs Tax
All goods acquired abroad are subject to payment of customs duties.
Culture
Namibia has a rich and diverse cultural community.
Currency
Namibia uses the Namibian Dollar (N$) this is linked on a one to one exchange with the South African Rand.
Departure Tax
VAT is charged at the rate of 15% on services and goods in Namibia.
Electricity
Namibia has a stable and reliable electricity grid in all the major centers.
Etiquette
It is completely acceptable to dress informally while travelling around Namibia.
Food
Namibians are quite adventurous when it comes to their food.
Exchange
Waiting to exchange currency on arrival can be extremely expensive.
Game Driving
Most tourists will participate in a game drive on their Namibian holiday.
Homosexuality
Namibia is tolerant and accepting of the LGBTQ+ community although gay marriage is not yet legal.
Golf
Namibia has a variety of golf courses across the country.
Directions
Asking for directions can be a tricky task.
Health
You are unlikely to encounter health risks on your Namibian travels.
Internet
Our 3G connection is widespread and reliable.
Medical Aid
It is important to be adequately covered by travel insurance.
Monuments
Namibia has many national monuments and heritage sites.
Newspapers
We have several local newspapers in a variety of local languages.
Refueling
In Namibia we have petrol attendants to refuel your vehicle.
Postal Service
NamPost is the national postal operator in Namibia.
Holidays
We love our public holidays.
Mass Transit
There is not a great deal of public transport in Namibia.
Radio & TV
The national broadcaster is called the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation.
Religion
The constitution of Namibia allows for freedom of religion.
Sex
Visitors to Namibia should be warned that HIV/Aids is common.
Art
Namibia has many locally produced crafts.
Phones
Namibians predominantly make use of cellphones and the occasional land line.
Namibian Time
Officially Namibia is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Tipping
The service you receive may often fall below internationally accepted standards.
Insurance
It is important that you are adequately covered by you travel insurance.
Namibian Visas
Please check the current visa requirements before travelling to Namibia.
Wildlife
Namibia has 26 parks and reserves.
Water
Most urban residents have access to drinking water.
Women
Namibia is a safe place for single female travellers.
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