Brazilian travelers do not need a visa to enter Namibia for tourist trips lasting up to 90 days. They must carry a passport. However, entry into the country is decided by local immigration authorities at official points of entry into the country (airports, ports and land borders).
Brazilian citizens do not need to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or an international yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP). However, most countries where Brazilians normally make air connections to reach Namibia (South Africa, Angola and Ethiopia) require the CIVP for Brazilians from 9 months of age. It is therefore recommended to bring the CIVP when traveling to Namibia. To obtain the CIVP, visit.
Transport
Urban bus routes are practically limited to the capital, Windhoek. However, the service is quite limited. There are no city buses to Hosea Kutako namibia whatsApp number list International Airport, which is located about 45km from the centre of Windhoek. There is also no bus service from Walvis Bay International Airport to the towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The recommended transport options are car hire at the airport, hotel transfers and 4×4 car hire agencies (usually located outside the airport or in Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund), or ride-hailing apps such as Lefa, Yango and In-Drive, available on the App Store and Google Play. Uber is not available in Namibia.
There are taxis within the city of Windhoek
However, they operate as shared taxis, using relatively fixed routes and picking up passengers along the way. Taxis are ordinary passenger cars identified by large stickers on the rear window and sides, containing a code consisting of a letter and three numerical digits. The sides of the car also display the name of the driver and the taxi route.
There are reports of tourists who have lost belongings inside taxis and ride-hailing vehicles and have not been able to get them back. Therefore, it is important to be careful. Ride-hailing services are usually more reliable than taxis.
There are regular international bus Namibia Consumer Email List routes connecting Windhoek to South Africa (Cape Town, Upington, Johannesburg and Pretoria). The immigration process by bus at land borders, however, is quite slow, adding on average 7 hours to the journey.
In Namibia, people drive on the left side of the road (left-hand drive). The driver’s steering wheel is on the right side of the vehicle. The main roads are paved and are usually well signposted and maintained. The secondary roads, although not always paved, are signposted and are generally in good condition. The road police are strict about speed control and compliance with traffic laws.
It is recommended to avoid night travel.
Language
English is the official language of Namibia, spoken by the majority of the population and used in general written communication in the country. Local languages such as Oshiwambo, Khoekhoegowab, Afrikaans, Otjiherero, Rukwangwali, Silozi, German, among others, are more commonly spoken by people in their family environments and outside the workplace.
Security
Natural disasters do not occur frequently in the country.
From a violence perspective, Namibia is considered a relatively safe country. However, the same level of alertness required in large cities around the world is recommended, with preventive measures such as keeping electronic devices out of sight and avoiding leaving cell phones on tables in restaurants, carrying large amounts of cash, leaving bags and backpacks unattended, etc.
Shops generally close between 5pm and 6pm. Major shopping malls usually close at 7pm. Restaurants outside shopping malls usually mailing data close between 9pm and 10pm. It is not recommended to walk around deserted areas after dark.
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Money
The currency of Namibia is the Namibian dollar, which is worth exactly the same as the South African rand. For this reason, the South African rand is accepted in the country in the same way as the local currency. It should be noted, however, that the Namibian dollar is not accepted in South Africa.
US dollars are not accepted in commercial establishments in the country. There are currency exchange bureaus at Windhoek and Walvis Bay international airports and in the centers of the main Namibian cities.
Commercial establishments generally accept payments by debit or credit card from major brands such as Visa, Mastercard and Union Pay.
