aniro17 Namibia travel advice - GOVUK a GOV.UK + Home (https://www.gov.uk/) + Passports, travel and living abroad (https:/iwww. gov.uk/browse/abroad) + Travel abroad (https://www.gov.ukibrowse/abroad/travelabroad) + Foreign travel advice (nttps://www.gov.ukiforeign-travel-advice) Foreign travel advice Namibia + Summary Current travel advice (https://www. gov. uk/foreign travel-advice/namibia) + Terrorism (hitps://www. gov. uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/terrorism) + Safety and security + Local laws and customs (https:!/www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/locaHaws-and-customs) + Entry requirements (https://www. gov.uk/foreign travel-advice/namibialentry-requirements) + Health (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibiavhealth) ‘+ Money (https://www.gov.ukiforeign-travel-advice/namibia/money) + Contact FCO Travel Advice Team (hitps:/www. gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/contact {co-travel-advice-team) Get updates + email (hitps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice!namibia/email-signup) + feed (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-traveladvice/namibialsafety-and-security.atom) Safety and security Crime Muggers in Windhoek often target foreign tourists. Attacks can take place even in busy city centre locations in broad daylight. Be alert to your surroundings if you are returning to your guest house or hotel, especially after dark. Keep car doors locked and windows shut, especially in heavy traffic, Keep valuables off the seats and out of sight. Gangs sometimes try to gain entry to vehicles at busy intersections in Windhoek, including during the day. Theft from vehicles, particularly at service stations, is common, If possible don't leave your vehicle unattended at fuel stops. There have been reports of thefts from mail by Post Office workers in Namibia, Any valuable parcels or documents (eg bank and credit cards) should be sent by registered mail, and preferably by a reputable commercial courier company. Don't hail taxis from the street, particularly in Windhoek, as these have been involved in thefts from foreign tourists. Ask your hotel, guest house or tour operator to recommend a reputable taxi company, Don't enter townships at night unless you are accompanied by someone with local knowledge. Safeguard your valuables and cash. Use a hotel safe if possible. Keep large amounts of money, expensive jewellery, cameras and cell phones out of sight. Don't change large sums of money in busy public areas. Keep copies of important documents, including passports, in a separate place. Beware of pickpockets in town centres. Remain with your group when visiting parks and game reserves. hiipsslawww gow korsigr travel-adviceramibitsafty-and-securty 1aniro17 Namibia travel advice - GOVUK There have been cases of credit card skimming at some hotels and lodges around the country. Okakuejo Lodge in Etosha National Park has been identified as a hotspot for this. When paying by credit card, keep the card in {ull view at all times and always check your statement carefully. Local travel Ifyou travel along the Trans-Caprivi Highway between Rundu and Katima Mulilo (in the Caprivi Strip), or in other remote areas of northern Namibia, you should travel during daylight hours and stick to well travelled routes. The Namibian authorities are clearing unexploded ordnance from areas that are barred to public access. Road travel You can drive in Namibia using a UK photo driving licence. You must carry your licence at all times and produce it on request at the police check points leading in and out of Windhoek and other major towns and cities. If you hire a car, pay particular attention to the insurance cover provided, Most policies will not cover accidents that do Not involve other vehicles or animals. Given the higher than normal probabilty of an accident on a gravel road because of its condition, you should take out fully comprehensive insurance on any hired vehicle. You are not allowed to use a mobile phone whilst driving, There have been a number of fatal accidents on gravelidirt roads. Don't exceed 80kmh on gravel. Punctures are common. If possible, carry 2 spare tyres and plenty of water. During the rainy season (normally January to April) many gravel roads deteriorate. Check with your destination on the local road conditions before setting off. Avoid driving at night outside towns as wildlife and stray livestock pose a serious hazard. Adventure sports Make sure your travel insurance covers you for any adventure activities you plan to undertake (eg quad biking, dune boarding and hot air ballooning). 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