Namibia, This vast country situated on the southwest coast of  Africa, is like nowhere else on Earth. This incredible country is three times the size of the UK but has a population of only 2.5 million people, making it one of the most sparsely populated countries on the planet. As a result, it’s a largely untouched landscape and one of the few places left on Earth where humans have not taken over.

In this blog, we dive deep into the key factors that you should consider before taking the Namibia Tour Package.

Entry Requirements

It is not difficult to enter Namibia. Many countries, including the United States, do not require a visa unless you are doing any form of work, including volunteering. The visa normally lasts for 90 days, as per the GOV website. Sometimes, only smaller visas can be granted. You just have to have a valid passport with six months left until expiry.

Currency

The currency of Namibia is the Namibian dollar.  I Namibian =1 South African Rand (ZAR) We suggest you whether you are considering any African Tour Package, avoid sky-high- currency and potential cash machine scams . Consider rand as opposed to Namibian Dollars. The main reason is it is easier to get a rand as well as you can actually convert back whatever you didn’t spend when you get home.

In contrast, you can order only Namibian dollars online and cannot change them back when you return home—in other words, what you don’t spend is now all wasted.

Vaccines and Medication

If you are travelling to Namibia from the UK, make sure that you are up to date with the standard vaccines (Like Tetanus, Diphtheria, polio, etc). As well as these, it is advisable to get Hepatitis A and Typhoid.

You should also consider the tablets! Malaria is present in Namibia. From just north of Windhoek upwards, it is considered a high-risk area and is therefore suggested to take anti- malaria tablets. Now there’s a full host of anti- materials available and I’m sure your GP or travel clinic will be able to recommend the right one for you .

Travel Insurance

We heard this statement a lot – ‘Travel insurance is boring; it feels like waste of money. The truth is that it is totally worth it because the worst-case scenario can occur without any invitation, so preparation is key. There are numerous travel insurance options available and they all seem to cover Namibia. If you are often tied- down by 9-5 job, you may go for Aviva. They have good customers and are reasonably priced.

Namibia Policies

You have to go through the Namibia polices before anything. Don’t assume anything. Research, Research, Research. You may stumble across a random policy that affects you in some way like you can’t take photos for business purposes (including blogging) in some reserves. If you research beforehand, you can take relevant action into ensure your trip runs smoothly.

Final Thoughts

These are key factors you should consider before considering the Namibia trip. We at Your Holiday Abroad ensure your Namibia Tour is memorable and joyful. For more information and want to enquire about the other tour packages such as Kilimanjaro Mountain tour package.  Visit our official website.