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Namibië: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • British visitors need a visa. Apply online in advance or use the visa-on-arrival scheme at an eligible port; confirm fees and the authorised stay before travel.
  • South African rand is also accepted. Cards and ATMs work in major centres; carry cash for remote areas and fuel stops.

Inreis en visa

British citizen passport: British visitors need a visa. Apply online in advance or use the visa-on-arrival scheme at an eligible port; confirm fees and the authorised stay before travel. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival; 3 blank pages.

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Geld

Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • South African rand is also accepted. Cards and ATMs work in major centres; carry cash for remote areas and fuel stops.

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Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • Trading protected wildlife or its parts without a licence.

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

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Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klimaat

Rain can damage gravel roads January–April. The tourism board identifies May–October as the dry wildlife-viewing season.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mei: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • augustus: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • september: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • oktober: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • november: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • december: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Beste seizoen: May–October for dry-season wildlife viewing; confirm conditions for your route.

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Wat mee te nemen

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: 220–240 V; round three-pin, 15-amp sockets.

Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkeer: links rijden

Verzekering: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.