From quaint German-inspired towns to uninhabitable deserts, bushland filled with wildlife and a rocky coastline littered with shipwrecks, Namibia's untamed charm is compelling, captivating and camera-worthy.
| Departing | Trip name | Days | From ZAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 Jun 2022Africa Encompassed Southbound |
Nairobi to Cape Town |
63 |
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17 Jun 2022Vic Falls to Cape Town |
Victoria Falls to Cape Town |
22 |
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19 Jun 2022Kenya to Cape Town |
Nairobi to Cape Town |
48 |
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26 Jun 2022Cape Town to Kenya |
Cape Town to Nairobi |
49 |
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26 Jun 2022Cape Town to Zanzibar |
Cape Town to Zanzibar |
41 |
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26 Jun 2022Southern Africa Adventure |
Cape Town to Johannesburg |
30 |
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9 Jul 2022Premium Namibia |
Windhoek to Windhoek |
10 |
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Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun.
Depending on which trip you're on while in Namibia, you may find yourself travelling by:
Travel through Namibia's vast deserts, rugged landscapes and rocky terrain on an overland truck custom-made for group travel.
Spot birds as you glide across the calm waters of Namibia's Orange River aboard a canoe.
Travelling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavour to provide travellers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.
When travelling with us in Namibia you may find yourself staying in a:
Intrepid prefers smaller character-filled guesthouses to hotel chains. When staying in Namibia, enjoy staying in small guesthouses owned and run by friendly locals.
Everyone travelling on an Intrepid trip must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of carriage.
All travellers are required to produce:
In all cases, you must be fully inoculated. This means you must receive the full dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine and allow enough time for immunity to take effect. Each COVID-19 vaccine has different dosages and timeframes for inoculation, so please check the relevant medical advice associated with your vaccine.
Learn more about Intrepid's COVID-19 proof of vaccination policy
NAMIBIA:
Australia: No visa required
Belgium: No visa required
Canada: No visa required
Germany: No visa required
Ireland: No visa required
Netherlands: No visa required
New Zealand: No visa required
South Africa: No visa required
Switzerland: No visa required
United Kingdom: No visa required
USA: No visa required
Nationals from the countries listed above are not required to obtain visa, when traveling to Namibia as tourists for a maximum period of 90 days. For any other other nationalities, please contact the local consulate or embassy for visa requirements. Please check with the relevant visa office before departure to make sure there has been no change.
While not mandatory, a tip of 10% is considered standard when dining in Namibia. With the typical Namibian earning a modest wage, a small tip to porters, housemaids and other service workers would be appreciated.
Travellers will be able to access the internet quite easily in the cyber cafes of Namibia’s large cities, but limited to no access should be expected in regional and rural areas.
Mobile phone coverage is good in Namibia's large cities and towns, but less so in rural and mountainous areas. Ensure you have global roaming activated before leaving home if you wish to use your mobile phone.
Depending on which areas of Namibia you are travelling in, expect to encounter a combination of squat toilets and flushable toilets. Carry your own supply of soap and toilet paper as these aren't always provided.
1 hour in a cyber cafe = 8-10 NAD
A bottle of local beer = 15 NAD
Budget lunch = 36 NAD
Sit-down dinner in a nice restaurant = 100 NAD
While tap water is considered safe in Namibia's cities, drinking tap water isn't generally recommended in Namibia. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found; some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.
Credit cards are usually accepted by large hotels and western-style restaurants but not by smaller vendors. Ensure you have adequate cash to cover purchases not able to be made on credit.
ATMs are easily found in large cities and urban centres, but are rarer in small towns, rural areas and villages. Be sure to have other payment methods available when venturing out of the big cities, as ATMs aren't always an option.
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance
1 Jan New Year's Day
2 Jan New Year's Day Holiday
21 Mar Independence Day
14 Apr Good Friday
17 Apr Easter Monday
1 May Workers' Day
4 May Cassinga Day
25 May Ascension Day
25 May Africa Day
26 Aug Heroes' Day
10 Dec Human Rights Day / Namibian Women's Day
11 Dec Human Rights Day / Namibian Women's Day Holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day
26 Dec Family Day
Please note these dates are for 2017. For a current list of public holidays in Namibia go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/namibia/public-holidays
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
In Namibia, we stay in locally run accommodation including guesthouses, smaller-scale hotels and homestays in an effort to support the local economies. We also visit locally-run restaurants and markets where travellers will have opportunities to support local businesses and purchase handicrafts created by local artisans.
