Namibia Travel

Namibia Travel - Namibia is in south-west Africa and borders the Atlantic Ocean in the west, Angola in the north, Zambia in the north-east, Botswana in the south-east and South Africa in the south. Namibia is stable and prospers from its productive mining, farming, fishing and tourism industries.

Namibia Travel Facts

Formerly: South West Africa
Capital: Windhoek
Area: 825,418 sq km li>
Population: 2,030,692
Language: English, Afrikaans, German & indigenous languages
Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD)
Electricity: 220V/50HZ (Plugs Three round pins arranged in a triangle)

Namibia Map

Getting To Namibia

South African Airways operates from Johannesburg to Windhoek.

Air Namibia operates domestic flights and internationally to Frankfurt and Johannesburg.

Lufthansa operates from Frankfurt to Windhoek.

Namibia Travel Health

Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for:

Prophylactic precautions are strongly recommended for:

Malaria for travel to the northern third of the country from November to June and around the Kunene river and in Kavango and Caprivi regions throughout the year.

Other health hazards:

All hepatitis strains are present.
Bilharzia is present in fresh water.

Namibia Visa

Namibia visa and passport information includes all application instructions and visa application form downloads.

Visa and Passport Requirements For US & UK Citizens

No visa is required by US or UK citizens, provided....

They hold a passport valid at least 6 Months
They hold confirmed onward/return tickets
They hold proof of sufficient funds

Should a person be of an nationality to require a visa....

Submit your Passport, must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
2 Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed
2 Recent passport-type photographs in colour (black & white or scanned photographs are not acceptable)
Copy of round trip airline tickets
Applicants are advised to request maximum length of stay on application form (31 days).
Certain applicants may be requested to present additional documentation to the Namibia High Commission, (hotel confirmation and/or proof of sufficient funds)
Consular Fee: $50.00 per visa - single-entry tourist visa (US citizens)
Consular Fee: £42.00 per visa - single-entry tourist visa (UK citizens)

Application Forms