Namibia / Republic of Namibia – Let’s explore here

Namibia is a large and beautiful desert country in Southern Africa. It’s about 3½ times the size of the UK, and mainly consists of a central plateau that runs North-South, surrounding by the Namib desert in the West and the Kalahari Desert in the East. The Namib lays claim to being the oldest and driest desert in the world, and has the highest dunes anywhere. It has a very long, rich and troubled history, finally gaining independence in 1990. It shares land borders with Angola, Botswana, South Africa and Zambia, and it’s also just over 600 feet from Zimbabwe!

What currency do they use in Namibia?

In Namibia they use the Namibian Dollar, although the South African Rand is also accepted. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted outside of the capital, Windhoek. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are some ATMs in cities throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

They mainly speak English, Afrikaans, Oshiwambo and German in Namibia.

What time zone is Namibia in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Namibia?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Namibia?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Angola towards the capital, Windhoek, before moving on to South Africa. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Namibia?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Namibia.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!