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NAMIBIA - TOURIST INFORMATION
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Visitors must be in possession of a valid passport. Namibian visas are obtainable upon entry at the Airport or border crossings.
VACCINATION CERTIFICATES
No innoculations are required. Anti-malaria tablets are compulsory if visiting game areas. Tap water is pure to drink.
WHAT TO PACK
Mainly casual and light-weight clothing.
CURRENCY
The currency unit in Namibia is the Namibian dollar, denoted by the symbol "N$", N$1 equals 100 cents. It is the same value as the South African Rand. Rates of exchange should be checked with your hotel or bank, the latter always giving a better rate.
BANKING HOURS
8:30AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday. 8:30AM to 1 1:00AM, Saturday.
GOOD BUYS
Semi-precious stones and jewelry (SWA Gemstones in Outjo, south of Etosha National Park is excellent), karakul wool, carpets, mats and wallhangings, Ovambo baskets, carvings of verdite, onyx and soapstone are the best buys here.
Normal business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 1:00PM and 2:30PM to 5:30PM. On Saturday 8:00AM to 1:00PM.
In Windhoek, every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the month there is a street market in Kaiser Street. The Tal Street Market operates from Monday to Saturday.
LANGUAGE
The official languages of Namibia are Afrikaans, English and German, although English is spoken and understood throughout the country.
VOLTAGE
Electric current is 220-240 volt A.C. at 50 cycles per second.
WATER
All water in the towns is safe to drink.
TIPPING
If it is not included, 10% is acceptable. On safari, approximately
$10.00 per day.
CREDIT CARDS
Credit Cards are generally acceptable in all hotels and restaurants.
TAX
There are no international departure taxes.
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