Namibia luxury holidays

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Caprivi Strip

Coastal towns

Damaraland

Etosha National Park

Fish River Canyon

Kalahari Desert

National Parks & Reserves

Skeleton Coast

Sossusvlei

Windhoek

The Practical information displayed here is taken from The Traveller's Handbook, published by WEXAS (2009). While all possible care was taken to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, we are aware that situations change, so for the latest information and up-to-date visa requirements, talk to one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0611.

Weather

The coast is cool, damp and rain-free for most of the year, although coastal fog is common. Inland, the meagre rain falls from November to April (summer). Winter (June to September) is warm and pleasant, although nights can be cold. January and February are the hottest months, when daytime temperatures in the interior can exceed 40ºC(104°F), but nights are usually cool.

Festivals

Not all festivals are open to foreigners. But those that are include Independence Day on 21 March, with celebrations taking place in every town and village, featuring singing, dancing, and speeches, and Maherero Day on 26 August. The Herero people gather in their thousands for a memorial service to their chiefs. This spectacular and fun event takes place in Okahandja, and tours can be arranged from Windhoek. Swakopmund shows its German influences when it hosts the Octoberfest beer festival.

Food & drink

Game is a speciality. Biltong (air-dried meat) and rauchfleisch (smoked meat) are popular. Restaurants and cafes are still under the German influence.

Etiquette

Western customs are held in Namibia and normal courtesies apply.

Safety

Mostly Safe. Landmines are still present along the Angola border and the Caprivi region.

International airport

Windhoek (WDH) 40 km from the city.

Internal travel

Flying is the quickest and sometimes most economical way to travel around the country. Planes can also be chartered. Efficient rail service, although limited in extent. Luxury coaches run between Windhoek and Cape Town in South Africa. Local mini buses run between Oshakati and Keetmanshoop. Roads are generally well maintained. Car hire available.

Visa

(UK/US) None.

Vaccination

BCG, Cholera, Hep. A, Hep. B, Malaria, Polio, Rabies, Typhoid, Y. Fever2.

Driving

If licence is not in English then one must take an International Driving Permit.

Capital

Windhoek.

Language

English is the official language. Afrikaans is widely spoken. German and indigenous languages - including Oshivambo, Herero and Nama - are also spoken.

People

Ovambo (50%), Kavango, Damara, Herero, Himba, Nama, Baster, (San) Bushman, Tswana, Caprivians.

Religion

Christian majority.

Size

825,418.

Population

2,008,669.

Population density

2.43.

Life expectancy

M 50.39, F 49.38.

Currency

Namibian dollar (N$). It is linked on a one-to-one basis with the South African rand.

Finance

Credit cards and traveller's cheques are generally accepted.

Business hours

0800-1700 Monday-Friday.

Time difference

+2.

Voltage

220/240 AC.

International dial code

264.

The itinerary ideas listed below are designed to give you a flavour of the things to do in Namibia. We can adjust any element and tailor-make your trip though, to suit your individual needs and available time. To start planning your trip, talk to one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0611.

South Africa & Namibia Self-Drive

Namibian dunes & wildlife

Namibia Air Safari

Namibia in style self-drive

Best of Namibia Self-drive

Classic Namibia Self-Drive

Discover Namibia

Namibia: 4wd Desert Explorer

Namibian Adventurer

Cycle Namibia

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The places to stay listed below only represent a handful of the accommodation options available in Namibia. We can also recommend and arrange accommodation to suit your personal tastes and budget. To start planning where to stay in Namibia, talk to one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0611.

Andersson's Camp, Namibia

Central Guest House, Swakopmund

Mushara Bush Camp, Namibia

Doro Nawas Camp, Namibia

Mowani Mountain Camp, Namibia

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia

Okonjima Bush Camp, Namibia

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