Namibia travel resources
The red dunes of Sossusvlei, wildlife at Etosha, the Skeleton Coast and adventure in Swakopmund.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Namibian dollar (NAD); South African rand also accepted
- Language
- English
- Best time to visit
- May–Oct (dry season) Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 10111 police · 112 from mobiles
- Plug types
- D, M
- Drives on
- Left
- Government travel advice
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Travel Tips
- Namibia is best explored by self-drive. Many roads are gravel, so drive slowly and carry a spare tyre.
- Fuel stations are far apart; fill up whenever you can.
- Reach Sossusvlei early: the park gates open at sunrise and the dunes get very hot by midday.
- Book Etosha’s park camps well ahead for the dry season.
- Nights in the desert can be cold even when days are hot.
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