Circuits and trips to Namibia

Your passport is required (at least 6 months valid) and, if you are coming from a country where yellow fever exists, the vaccination certificate proving that you have been vaccinated against this disease.

Although their official language is English, Namibians speak the dialects of their tribes, such as Nama-Damara, Afrikaans, Herero, Ruka-Vango, Lozi, and also German.

Religion in Namibia is practiced by a Christian majority, with Protestantism predominating and Lutheranism being the confession with the largest number of followers among Namibians, with around half of the national population. The Catholic Church in Namibia is the second Christian denomination with the largest number of adherents. The Namibian Constitution guarantees freedom of worship within a secular state, in a society with high levels of participation in national religious life and low irreligiosity.

The importance of customs and traditions in Namibia is evident in the way people dress, behave and interact with each other. Traditional clothing, marked by vibrant colours and meaningful patterns, reflects cultural identity and affiliation with particular communities or ethnic groups. In addition, traditions surrounding food, such as recipes based on local ingredients and preparation techniques passed down through generations, add a special link to food in the daily lives of Namibians.

Cut by the Tropic of Capricorn, it has a subtropical, desert climate along the coast and in the south, and an arid climate, with a rainy season between November and March, in the north-central and northeast.

It is mandatory to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers from countries with a risk of transmission of this disease. In addition, diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccines are recommended.

The Namibian dollar (NAD) is the legal currency of Namibia since 1993. It is usually abbreviated with the dollar sign "$", or N$ to distinguish this currency from other currencies also called dollars. 1 Rand is equivalent to 0.050 EUR.

Credit cards, such as Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops in Namibia. However, more remote or smaller areas may not accept cards, so it is advisable to always carry cash in Namibian dollars or South African rand for such situations.

Type D and type M power plugs and sockets are used. The mains voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. Therefore, you will probably need a travel adapter.

The car is the best way to get around Namibia, despite the long distances, as it allows you to reach every corner. A good option is to rent a 4×4 Jeep to drive through the desert dunes and on unpaved roads, with prices starting at around 1200 NAD (73.50 EUR).

Namibia time zone (GMT+2), the same as in Spain.

Namibian cuisine is based primarily on meat, and there is an almost infinite variety of meats. In Namibia, many dishes are prepared with ostrich, antelope, zebra, giraffe, oryx, kudu, lamb and beef. The meat is usually prepared on the grill, and then seasoned with very rich sauces. You will also find the famous British Fish & Chips and German sausages throughout the country. But leaving aside the European influence, you can also try typical dishes such as Mahangu soup, mieliepap, potjiekos, meat skewers or bullfrog.

It is very important that you always carry food and, above all, water, as you can spend many hours in the car and many kilometres without finding a single shop. We also recommend that you mark the cities or towns you are going to find on the map and make stops to stock up. In small urban centres you will find small supermarkets and in cities there are always large stores, where there will be more variety and it will be cheaper. If you drive your own car, fill up with petrol every time you see a petrol station, as you can spend hours without seeing the next one.