There are direct flights between Windhoek and München (with LTU) and Frankfurt and London Gatwick (with Air Namibia).

LTU offers a connection to Düsseldorf (and other airports in Germany).

 

There are daily flights between Windhoek & Johannesburg and Windhoek &  Cape Town.

There are bus services between Cape Town & Windhoek, Johannesburg & Windhoek and Livingstone (Zambia) & Windhoek.  Contact us for timing and bus fares.

Visitors from the following countries are exempt from visa requirements provided they are in posession of a valid passport, good for at least six months after the intended date of departure from Namibia, in posession of a return or onward ticket or proof of other means of transport enabling them to leave Namibia:

Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, , Japan, Kenya, Lesotho, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Malawi, Mozambique, the Netherlands,New Zealand, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Russia, Scandinavian countries, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

 

Entry into Namibia is granted for a maximum period of 90 days.

The border posts of Ariamsvlei/Nakop and Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift are open 24 hrs.  The other border posts have specific opening hours, generally between 6 am and 6 pm but you can contact us for detailed information.

When planning on travelling outside Namibia with a rental car, you need to check with the rental company to which countries the car is allowed.  The rental company must provide you with proof of ownership/letter of authorisation and a police clearance certificate.  Third party insurance is required for traveling in some neighbouring countries e.g. Botswana and may be purchased at the border posts.

Wood is scarce and it is not allowed to gather wood for fire.  Fire wood can be bought at most supermarkets and petrol stations.

The speedlimit is 60 km/hour in urban areas, 100 km/h on gravel roads (max 80 km/h recommended) and 120 km/h on tarred roads outside urban areas.

All passengers must wear seat belts and drivers are required to have their original driving licences at all times.  If your driving licence is not inc English, please bring an international driving licence as well.

When driving special attention should be paid to warning signs of animals as they often graze alongside the roads and can be unpredictable.  Avoid driving at night ! It is extremely dangerous.

Fuel is available throughout the country but refuel as often as possible in remote areas as the petrol stations there do not always receive regular fuel supplies.

Currently 1 liter of petrol costs ± N$7.00

Travellers are advised to have the necessary medication/prophylaxis and to carry insect repellents and sprays. Remember your most important protection is physical protection : clothing that covers you and insect repellent.

In the major towns you will find ATM distributors.  At banks you can change cash or withdraw money with your credit card.  Banks are open from 9 am till 3.30 pm on weekdays and from 9 till 10.30 am on Saturdays.

The international code when calling from Namibia is 00 + country code.  The country code of Namibia is ++264.

Cell phone (Mobile) coverage is available in Namibia but limited to major towns only (± 30 km around the towns).  International roaming agreements with many countries are in place.

In towns you will see people wearing fluorescent jackets near parkings, offering to watch your car.  Generally you can pay them from N$1 per half hour.

When leaving your car unattended, make sure no luggage can be seen from the outside. Avoid creating an opportunity for crime.