The Basics
Country: Namibia
Where is it?: Namibia is due north of South Africa on the Atlantic Ocean
Why do people go here?: Huge massive deserts, old Colonial towns and lots of sun.
What are the main entry points?: Flights service Windhoek, but if you need to save money, you can fly into South Africa and travel overland into Namibia
Currency used: Namibian Dollar
Country Code for Phones: 264
Area codes for Major Cities: Windhoek 61
Other Phone Tips: You can bring your own cell phone, but you have to check with your network provider whether they are offering roaming service. If they don’t, simply buy a prepaid SIM card from the MTC of Namibia the time you arrived.
Religion: Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Animist
Population: 2.1 million
Ethnic Breakdown: Ovambo 49%, Kavango 9%, Damara 8%, Herero 7%, White 7% Mixed 7%
Government: Republic
Languages: English, Afrikaans, German, Indigenous
Travel Information
Major Cities: Windhoek
Attractions: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Estosha National Park,
Accommodation: Namibia Hostels, Namibia Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: Namibia-Tourism P/Bag 13346 Windhoek, Namibia +264-220241; //www.ahj.addr.com/
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Skeleton Coast, The Caprivi
Health Issues: Malaria, Bilharzia, AIDS/HIV
Tips for Visiting
When to go: In Namibia, you can visit the country year-round – there is more than 300 days of sun. However, in order to avoid extremely hot temperatures, it’s best to visit in the winter season from May to October
Common Phrases: Hello = Dag, Yes = ja, No = ne, Thank you = dankie, Please = asseblief, Goodbye = tot siens, How are you = Hoe gaan dit?
Specific Events/Holidays: Independence Day: Marcy 21, Maherero Day: August 26
Getting Around: Since Namibia ahs a very small population, getting around can be difficult, especially to places off-the-beaten path. There are major buses between Windhoek and cities in South Africa. You can also hire vehicles to get around.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Namibia is the Windhoek Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Namibia travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
