NAMIBIA
Self-Drive Adventure
Make the most of your 4x4 vehicle by driving across the dunes of the Namib desert
Eco Dune Tour
This informative tour of Namibia’s dune landscape is an ideal choice for nature lovers and enthusiast.
COUNTRY SIZE & BORDERS
Namibia vast its surface area is 824 268 square km. Situated along the Atlantic Ocean on the south-western coast of the African sub-continent, Namibia operates as many as 30 border posts with, Angola, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa.
POPULATION
It is one of the most sparsely populated countries in Africa, with an estimated population of about 2.3 million people. The north-central part of the country is the most densely populated area.
DRINKING WATER
Most tap water is purified and safe to drink. Visitors should exercise caution in rural areas.
CURRENCY
The Namibian Dollar (N$) and the South African Rand are the only legal tender in Namibia. These two currencies are interchangeable at shops. Most credit cards Namibia. These two currencies are interchangeable at shops. Most credit cards accept cash.
LANGUAGE
The official language is English. All documents, notices and signs are in this language. Afrikaans and German are both widely used.
VAT
All goods and services are priced to include VAT of 15%. Visitors may claim back VAT for goods purchased in Namibia at the Customs and Excise offices, Department of Inland Revenue, in Windhoek. Further details can be obtained from the Ministry of Finance Information Centre, Tel (++264 61) 2092642/4 or 230773. Customs and Excise Call Centre: +264 61 209 2047.
FIREARMS
Handguns are not permitted in Namibia. Only properly licensed hunting rifles with valid permits for Namibia are permitted.
BORDER CROSSING
Cross Border Charge: R242.00 per vehicle. Cross Border Charge: R154.00 for a trailer.
Registration papers of the vehicle (Copy will be sufficient). Letter of Authorisation if vehicle is not in the driver’s name. Letter from the bank if vehicle is still on hire purchase ZA sticker, which you can purchase at any AA or Pick n Pay A valid passport, which must be valid for longer than 6 months from the date of return from Namibia SA passports do not require visa’s A valid driver’s licence R160 for Single, R265 for Double crossing of the Pont at Sendelingsdrift.
BORDER POSTS
TRANSPORT
In Namibia one drives on the left. The speed limit is 60 – 80 km per hour in built up areas and 120km per hour on open roads. All passengers must wear safety belts and drivers are required to have their original driving licenses at all times. belts and drivers are required to have their original driving licenses at all times. The use of cell phones when driving is illegal.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
All run on 220/240 volts. Outlets are of the round 3-pin, 15-amps type, the same
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE CODE
To phone Namibia internationally, dial (++264) and then the local code, omitting the first 0, then the local number. Include the zero when phoning within Namibia.
TIME ZONE
Summer: GMT + 2 hours from the 1st Sun in Sept to the 1st Sun in April.
Winter: GMT + 1 hour from the 1st Sun in April to the 1st Sun in Sept.
FOOD
You may take red meat and chicken less than 25kg per vehicle, biltong less than 10kg per vehicle, NO pork products, no maize meal and NO fire wood may be brought into Namibia.
HEALTH
North East area is considered Malaria Zone. No health certificates required. Consult your doctor or pharmacists for prophylactics. Suggest using insect repellent and sprays.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Ermed 24 (061) 41 1600, Police 10111
ACCOMMODATION
www.wheretostay.na, www.wheretocamp.na, info@wheretostay.na
NAMIBIA CONSULATE
Tel 012 481 9100, secretary@namibia.org.za
HOTEL GROUPS
Gondwana Collections, Namibia Wildlife Resorts, Legacy Hotels, O&L Leisure, Bon Hotels, Safari Hotel, Hilton, Heinitzburg, Thule Hotel, Olive Grove and Suites, Arebbusch, Leading Lodges, Sun International, Namibia Exclusive, African Monarch, Journeys Namibia, Taleni, Reservaton Destination, Ondili, Travel Weaver, Big Sky Properties, Altekalkofen, Classic Namibia, Wilderness Safaris Properties, Naturally Namibia and many more.
NAMIBIA WILDLIFE RESERVE
ct.bookings@nwr.com.na, 021 422 3761/3046
AIR NAMIBIA
Cape Town - 021 936 2756/7, Johannesburg - 011 921 6285
QUICK LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION
AIR CHARTER COMPANIES
West Air, Trustco, Wilderness Air, Bataleur Air, Scenic Air
DESERT EXPRESS
JB Train Tours, Authentic Namibia, Rovos Rail, Blue Train
HUNTING ASSOCIATION
NAPHA – Namibia Professional Hunting Association
www.napha-namibia.com | Tel : + 264 (0)61 234 455
PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
Ministry of Environment and Tourism, 00264 (0)61 290 6025 | 00264 (0)61 284 2518 Mining Entry Permits
Namibia PUBLICATIONS
View our publications below. To order printed versions or high res version of the publications contact Brad Cable at 083 654 9007.