Namibia, which offers a very different experience compared to the countries we have visited so far, seems to be at the top of our list with Botswana for a long time, as it allows us to experience the most unforgettable moments of our lives.. Like every country we have visited in Africa, Namibia has its own unique characteristics in terms of weather conditions, road conditions, natural life and communication.. In Namibia Travel Guide I will talk about these features and points to be considered.

• Getting to Namibia

• Transportation in Namibia

• Currency

• Communication

• Food and Drink

• Tip

• Weather and Best Time to Travel

• What to Pack in the Suitcase?

• Security

How to Get to Namibia / Namibia Travel Guide

There are no direct flights from Turkey to Namibia yet.. Most preferred transfer point Cape Town or Johannesburg. You can come to one of these two points and fly to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, and continue by road to the places to visit. Entering Namibia can be considered as another alternative.. This journey takes about 8-10 hours. You can rent a car, arrange a chauffeured vehicle or join a tour from Cape Town. There is one thing you should consider before choosing this road: The distances between the places to visit in Namibia are really quite high, most of your time is spent on the roads.. Driving from South Africa doesn’t make much sense if you have limited time.. But I can say that hundreds of tourists who will continue to Angola or Botswana after Namibia prefer this route.

For those who say, “I have a lot of time, how can I go the slowest? It is possible to take the train from Town or Johannesburg to Windhoek. It is a combination of train+bus+train and is not available every day.

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Transportation in Namibia / Namibia Travel Guide

* Transportation by train

Because Namibia does not have a wide-ranging railway network, train Transportation is not an alternative preferred by tourists.. Not to mention that the train moves extremely slowly and it is impossible to find a place unless you make a reservation well in advance.. But for those who want to have a different experience, there are special train tours such as “Desert Express” organized once a week.

* 4×4 transportation

Namibia is one of the most beautiful countries where you can “road trip” is displayed as. Your journey through the desert until you reach the north offers breathtaking views from time to time.. If you are one of those who do not like crowds, I am sure that you will have a great time in Namibia.. The issues that I want to underline so that you don’t get bored are as follows;

* I specifically stated “4×4” instead of “car” because this is what you need on the roads of Namibia.. Although well-maintained, most of the roads are dirt roads.. You have a very high probability of damaging the standard vehicle.

* Sometimes you drive through places where there is no sign of life for hours. It is very important that you have spare water and food with you, and that you fill the gas tank at every opportunity.. When you’re in trouble, you may have to wait for help for a very long time.

* A flat tire is very normal, be prepared.

* Remember it will be the dustiest journey of your life.

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* You should examine the insurance details of the vehicle you rented very carefully.. You may have to pay a terrible price for aftercare.. All the way up to Etosha, it’s thriving outside the city centres.

* Transportation by tour

Take a tour of Namibia, like we do, on a local tour or You can travel by arranging a chauffeur-driven vehicle.. At this point, your budget situation will be the determining factor.. I don’t think you will have the slightest problem traveling the country alone, it is one of the safest regions in Africa.. The only problem is limited time and long distances.. Below I have listed why we chose the tour, the decision is yours.

* During our 2-week Namibia trip, we spent at least 6 hours on the road every day.. Since we were not able to stay in one place, we stayed in a different place every day.. Every day we dismantled and set up tents; we cooked; we washed our dishes; there were times when we did the laundry because it was constantly dusty. On top of that, we didn’t want to add the driving situation.. (Those who say “Did you both tour and do business?”, can check my articles about Overland Safari.)

* Once we got a flat tire, it was easy to change because we were with the group.. If we had faced such a situation when we were alone, we would have struggled under 40 degrees heat in the middle of the desert.

* There is no speed on the road, sometimes you go at 50 km/h.. Although we had alternatives such as reading, listening to music, chatting, sleeping, taking photos, eating and drinking while we were traveling, there were many times when we were bored.. Imagine that you are also a driver on these roads.

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Currency

Namibia’s currency is Namibian Dollar (NAD). In colloquial speech directly referred to as “dollars”. Since some touristic activities are priced in US Dollars, it is useful to check every step of the way.

The value of Namibian Dollar is fixed to South African Rand (ZAR). You can spend ZAR anywhere in the country with 0 commission. However, you cannot use Namibian dollars in the Republic of South Africa.. If you are going to visit both countries, you only need to get ZAR.

Contact / Namibia Travel Guide

Telephone and internet access opportunities are very good depending on where you will stay in Namibia. it is changing. Since we usually set up tents in a secluded campsite, most of the time there was no phone reception and no wi-fi.. In places with Wi-Fi, we were able to use the internet for a certain fee.. Is it a problem that we don’t have internet connection for too long? I think no! I had a great mental relief, I was happy for the first time I spent days completely disconnected from the world and alone with nature.

The situation is a little different in city centers, it is possible to find free or paid wifi in most places.. If you will need a phone and internet connection regularly while traveling, you can check out MTC’s pre-paid packages.. Click to get detailed information.

Wi-fi fees we pay at the places we stay

* Orange River: 25NAD (7TL) – 250 MB

* Swakopmund: 50NAD(14TL) – Unlimited

Food and Drink

If you love to eat meat, Namibia can be a paradise for you. In most restaurants, it is possible to find antelope varieties (kudu, springbok, oryx), ostrich and zebra, as well as delicious beef.. There are also snacks in the form of dry meat of these varieties in the markets, the biggest savior of long roads.. It would be a shame to return to this country on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean without eating seafood.

We shopped at the supermarket and prepared our own meals for most of our trip.. Thanks to our guide, we had the opportunity to try pap, the traditional dish of the southern region of Africa, and braai ‘.. We only ate at restaurants in Swakopmund. My only suggestion would be to make a reservation before going anywhere.

Windhoek,Namibia’s local beer that you will find everywhere. Although it was said that water can be drunk from the fountains, I did not trust and drink, we regularly bought 5 liters of water.. An example of our spending on food and drink is as follows:

Filter coffee on the road: 10-15 NAD (3-4 TL)

5 liters of water: 60 NAD(17 TL)

Beer at the market: 10-15 NAD (3-4 TL)

Beer at the restaurant: 30 NAD (8 TL)

Dinner for 2 at the restaurant (2 portions of meat) + 1 bottle of wine + tip): 550 NAD (155 TL)

Tip / Namibia Travel Guide

Africa, like most countries, has a tipping culture in Namibia. In addition to a 10% tip at the place where you eat, there is expectation of a tip from the guides you are in contact with.. It would be appropriate to tip the guide of the safari, canoe tour or any activity you are participating in.

Weather Forecast and Best Time to Travel

If you know that Namibia is famous for its deserts, you can guess that it is very hot in summer.. So, when to go to Namibia? The best time to visit the country is from August to October as it is both cool and dry.. We made our trip at the end of August, beginning of September.. Advantages of going during this period:

* You can move around in a bearable temperature during the day.. (We saw 34 degrees in the daytime in Etosha, even though it was winter.)

* Dry air means no water around. This offers a great safari experience in Etosha, which consists of water basins.

* Since reptiles are hibernating, you are less likely to encounter an unpleasant surprise in nature.

* Mosquitoes are almost non-existent.. During this period, the risk of malaria is minimized.

Disadvantages:

* August is the windiest month. When the wind blows, it blows from the ocean and the melting glaciers make you feel the coldness in your bones.. The temperature drops below zero at night in the desert. From south to north, I froze every night until I reached Etosha.

* Windy areas can be very cold during the day. When the wind cuts and the sun shines, you get scorched from the heat, but on the contrary, you end up wearing a coat and a beret.. (Ex: Fish River Canyon, Swakopmund, Orange River)

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What to Put in the Suitcase? / Namibia Travel Guide

* Although a large part of the country is not at risk of malaria, precautions are necessary in Etosha and the Caprivi Strip. If you plan to visit these parts, you must buy mosquito repellent.

* Fleece and beanie have been my biggest saviors.. Considering that the heat loss in the body is usually from the head, a beanie is indispensable for the suddenly cold air.. Don’t forget the hat to protect you from the heat during the day.

* Trousers that can turn into shorts worked best for me in Namibia.

* Let me underline that you should use sunscreen even in winter.

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* The dusty journey seriously disturbs the mouth and nose after a while. For protection, you can get something that you can tie to your face (like a Buff)

* Clothes get dirty much sooner than on a regular trip. If you have room in your bag, you can pack extra clothes or come prepared to do the laundry.

* A closed and comfortable shoe is a must have with you wherever you go in Namibia. You can get leggings for desert walking. While climbing the dunes, 1 kg of sand is filled into the shoes.

* You don’t need to go on safari to use binoculars, you will encounter many animals on the side of the road.

Safety / Namibia Travel Directory

“Is Namibia safe?” It is necessary to address the question from two sides: wildlife and living people.. Namibia is one of the countries where wildlife continues.. If you are traveling by yourself, you need to be careful not to travel at night.. To the south there are no species to worry about; Usually there are antelopes, but the closer you get to the north, the higher the number of predators.. You should not attempt to love any creature you meet.

In terms of people, travel in Namibia is generally safe.. It is one of the safest countries in Africa.. You meet too many people on the roads anyway.. We received warnings to be careful in city centers. Especially the ‘white’ locals we met advised us not to go out at night. They talked about the fact that the police are a bit racist, and they make excuses to stop ‘whites’ and fine them.. I do not know the share of truth, but it is always useful to be careful. However, I want to say that every place I see in Namibia seems too safe to even pass near Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg. click to read. To be up to date with other articles, you can subscribe to the e-mail group by filling out the form at the bottom of the page or follow my social media accounts.

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