Where to go in Namibia
Namibia travel information
- Time zone: +1 or +2 GMT
- Flight time: 13 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France
- Currency: Namibian Dollar
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a high risk of malaria throughout the year in the Caprivi Strip, Kavango and Kunene river regions. There is a very low risk of malaria in the rest of Namibia. There is no risk of yellow fever in Namibia, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Windhoek
- Population: 2,645,805
- National languages: English, Afrikaans, German, Oshiwambo, Herero, and several other indigenous languages
- Electricity and plugs: Type D and M, 220V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Namibia if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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