Namibia travel Information

1 Namibian Dollar (NAD) = 100 Cents
also South African Rand (ZAR) The Namibian Dollar is tied to the South African Rand meaning the exchange rate is fixed at 1:1 (at least in Namibia, the rate might be lower in South Africa). The South African Rand is used as a parallel currency in Namibia, which saves you the trouble of exchanging if you are coming from / going to South Africa. You can exchange cash and traveller cheques at banks and foreign exchange bureaus for either Namibian Dollars or South African Rand.
Credit cards are widely accepted, and can be used for cash advance and withdrawals from ATM's without problem.
Banks are usually open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 13.00 and from 14.30 to 17.00 and Saturdays from 8.00 to 13.00

Communications

Good postal service. Airmail to Europe takes approximately four days to two weeks
There are internets cafes in Windhoek and Walvis bay
Public telephones in main towns and centres

Country code= ++264

Electricity

Namibia uses 220 V / 50 Hz. The plug has three round pins with earth

Visas

Travel Visa requirements

Weather

Namibia's climate is typical of semi-desert terrain, hot days and cool nights.

Summer is from October to April. Temperatures can reach 40º C which plummet at night to cool levels. Average daily temperatures range from 20 to 34º C. Winter is from May to September with wonderful warm days which are contrasted by very cold nights, when temperatures often drop to below freezing.

The interior enjoys two rainy seasons: the short season is between October and December, marked by frequent thunderstorms. The longer season is from mid-January to April.

Click on the link below to get a forecast
National weather service



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	Money / Currency 1 Namibian Dollar (NAD) = 100 Cents also South African Rand (ZAR) The Namibian Dollar is tied to the South African Rand meaning the exchange rate is fixed at 1:1 (at least in Namibia, the rate might be lower in South Africa). The South African Rand is used as a parallel currency in Namibia, which saves you the trouble of exchanging if you are coming from / going to South Africa. You can exchange cash and traveller cheques at banks and foreign exchange bureaus for either Namibian Dollars or South African Rand. Credit cards are widely accepted, and can be used for cash advance and withdrawals from ATM's without problem. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 13.00 and from 14.30 to 17.00 and Saturdays from 8.00 to 13.00 Communications Good postal service. Airmail to Europe takes approximately four days to two weeks There are internets cafes in Windhoek and Walvis bay Public telephones in main towns and centres Country code= ++264 Electricity Namibia uses 220 V / 50 Hz. The plug has three round pins with earth Advice & Warnings US State Department Australia Foreign Affairs Canadian Consular affairs UK Foreign & Commonwealth office Health World health Organisation Visas Travel Visa requirements Weather Namibia's climate is typical of semi-desert terrain, hot days and cool nights. Summer is from October to April. Temperatures can reach 40º C which plummet at night to cool levels. Average daily temperatures range from 20 to 34º C. Winter is from May to September with wonderful warm days which are contrasted by very cold nights, when temperatures often drop to below freezing. The interior enjoys two rainy seasons: the short season is between October and December, marked by frequent thunderstorms. The longer season is from mid-January to April. Click on the link below to get a forecast National weather service
	Public Holidays New Year’s Day 1st January Independence Day 21st March Good Friday (Easter weekend) April (variable date) Family Day (Easter weekend) April (variable date) Workers day 1st May Cassinga Day 4th May Africa Day 25th May Ascension Day 1st June Heroes Day 26th August Human Rights Day 10th December Christmas Day 25th December Family Day 26th December



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