CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Foreign visitors must be in possession of a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months. Travel- as well as business-visas are issued for a period of 90 days per year. Most EU-citizens can obtain their visa on the Namibian borders.

CURRENCY:
The Namibian Dollar was introduced in September 1993 and is linked to the South African Rand at the same rate of exchange. Both currencies are accepted in Namibia. The Namibian Dollar, however, is not convertible. Foreign Exchange Offices can be found in Windhoek, at the International Airport and at most banks throughout the country. Creditcards such as Visa or Master/Eurocards are generally accepted.
N.B.: Where-fueling your car, ensure that you have CASH money on hand! Most petrol stations are not linked to a creditcard system.

TIME:
Namibia is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich in summer, i.e. from the first Sunday in September until the first Sunday in April, and 1 hour ahead of Greenwich in winter, i.e. from the first Sunday in April until the first Sunday in September.

TRAVEL BAGGAGE:
Please ensure that the following items are included in your baggage: Sunglasses, sun protection, hat, moisturizing lotion, lip balsam, insect protection spray. Electricity: 230V

CUSTOMS AND EXCISE:
Namibia works on Value Added Tax (VAT), calculated at 15%. Tourists do not need to pay VAT on luxury articles such as jewellery or furs.

TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Keen photographers should allow at least one roll or film per day. The choice of correct camera equipment and film will determine the quality of your photographs on the trip. For good photography of birds and animals a good SLR camera and telephoto lens is necessary. Namibia is very dusty and we would advocate a second camera body as a back up. The minimum optional lens is 200 mm and a zoom lens can be extremely useful on safari. Consideration should be given before travelling with any lens bigger than 400 mm. Namibia’s light is particularly bright and slower films work well. The only disadvantage with the low ASA films is that you need a tripod for the early mornings and evening shots. We strongly advise that plastic bags that can be sealed, be used for all electronic cameras. The dust has caused several camera malfunctions on many modern cameras. We can recommend Fuji 50 ASA film.

WATER SAVING MEASURES:
99% of Namibian drinking water is of high quality. Tap water can be consumed mostly everywhere. Due to the fact that Namibia suffers from rain shortage, we advise you to use water wisely by:
taking a shower instead of a bath
not letting water run when washing hands, brushing teeth or shaving
reporting a dripping tap to your host
We thank you for assisting us in saving water!

HEALTH REGULATIONS:
No vaccinations are required for visitors from Europe. When travelling through Namibia, especially in the northern regions, Malaria becomes an important issue. The following precautions should be made:
Sleep under a mosquito net
Wear suitable long sleeved clothing
Avoid dark clothing which attracts mosquito's
Use insect spray