
Blutkuppe Area
Useful Hints
Namibia Tourism Board (NTB)
Windhoek Office:
Tel.: +264 (0) 61 290 6000
Website: www.namibiatourism.com.na
Cape Town Office:
Tel.: +27 (0) 21 422 3298
Johannesburg Office:
Tel.: +27 (0) 11 702 9602
Tourism Associations
TASA - Tour and Safari Association
(assist with work permits for foreign guides)
Contact Person: James van der Westhuizen (Business Manager)
Tel.: +264 61 238423
Website: www.tasa.na
HAN - Hospitality Association of Namibia
Contact Person: Gitta Paetzold (CEO)
Tel.: +264 61 222904
Website: www.hannamibia.com
NAPHA - Namibia Professional Hunters Association
Contact: Almuth Kronsbein (CEO)
Tel.: +264 61 234455
Website: www.natron.net/napha
TAN - Tourguide Association of Nambia (have data base of free-lance guides)
Contact Person: Claus Dau (Chairperson), Marleece Jordaan (Secretary)
Cell.: +264 (0)81 268 8634
Contact Person: Marleece Jordaan (Secretary)
Tel.: +264 61 274 5000
Cell.: 081 260 2872
Population
2.2 million people: Caprivians, Coloureds, Damaras, Herero, Himbas, Kavangos, Namas, Owambos, Rehoboth Basters, San,Topnaars, Tswanas, Whites
Currency
Namibia Dollar (N$) - 1N$ = 1 SA Rand
SA Rand accepted in Namibia
Medical & Emergency Services
State Hospitals in virtually all Namibia’s major towns
Smaller Towns and Villages – clinics
Private Hospitals
Windhoek (3) - (Medi-Clinic, Roman Catholic Hospital, Rhino Park Private Hospital)
Otjiwarongo (1) - (Medi-Clinic)
Tsumeb (1) - (Tsumeb Private Hospital)
Walvisbay (1) - (Welwitschia Hospital)
Swakopmund (2) - (Cottage Hospital & Bismark Medical Centre)
Emergencies
International SOS (ISOS)
Tel: +264 (0) 61 230 505
Tel: +264 (0) 61 249 777
Rescue 911 Ambulance Service
Tel.: +264 (0)61 22 22 55 (24hrs)
Mobile: +264 (0)81 241 7555
Time
From the first Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April – two hours in advance of GMT = ST
From the first Sunday in April to the first Sunday in September – one hour in advance of GMT = WT
Border Posts
Border Post | Direction | open / closed | Time (Summer) | Time (Winter) |
Sendelinsdrift * | RSA Richtersveld | open | 08h00 – 16h30 | 07h00 – 15h30 |
Noordoewer | Cape Town | open | 24 hours | 24 hours |
Veloorsdrif | Pofadder | open | 08h00 – 16h30 | 07h00 – 15h30 |
Ariamsvlei | Upington | open | 24 hours | 24 hours |
Klein Menasse | Rietfontein | open | 08h00 – 16h30 | 07h00 – 15h30 |
Mata Mata | Kgalagadi | open | 08h00 – 16h30 | 07h00 – 15h30 |
Unions End | closed | |||
Trans Kalahari | Botswana/ Kang | open | 07h00 – 24h00 | 06h00 – 23h00 |
Mohembo | Okavango Delta | open | 06h00 – 18h00 | 06h00 – 18h00 |
Ngoma | Botswana/ Kasane | open | 07h00 – 18h00 | 07h00 – 18h00 |
Wanela | Zambia | open | 06h00 – 18h00 | 06h00 – 18h00 |
Oshikango | Angola (main) | open | 08h00 – 19h00 | 07h00 – 18h00 |
Omahenene | Angola | open | 08h00 – 19h00 | 07h00 – 18h00 |
Ruacana | Angola | open | 08h00 – 19h00 | 07h00 – 18h00 |
* N.B. Ferry – Only light motor vehicles
Malaria Precautions
Mainly in the North of the country, has however also been reported in the central region and occasionally in the South. It is strongly advised to make personal provision for protection against Mosquito bites.
General Safety & Security
- Never leave your vehicle unlocked
- Do not leave valuable items or handbags visible in your vehicle
- Place valuable items in the safe of the establishment where you are staying
- Do no open your wallet when you are in the street
- Do not wander around on your own late at night especially in the more deserted suburbs
Roads & Travel Planning
B Roads - Tarred roads
C Roads - Gravel Roads (wide & generally well maintained)
D Roads - District Roads – smaller gravel roads often leading through farmland with gates to open and close, in some areas sandy or corrugated surface, erosions and potholes.
- Advisable speed on gravel roads 80 km/h
- Always switch on the headlights of your vehicle
- Watch out for game (Kudu, Oryx, Warthogs, small buck)
- It is compulsory to carry your valid drivers licence with you when driving
When planning routes do not plan according to km travelled only but take roads and scenery into consideration. e.g. travelling 300km on a gravel road takes far more time than 300km tarred roads. Tourists tend to stop more often to admire scenery etc. especially in the South
What to do in Windhoek
Apart from the Historical Sights there are a number of activities offered in- and around Windhoek:
- Township Tours
- Quad Biking and 4x4 adventures
- Golfing
- Visit to the Craft Centre
- Various Day Trips to Lodges and Parks close to Windhoek
NationalWestCoast Recreation Area
The rich coastal and marine ecosystems are extremely fragile and vulnerable to damage. We all need to protect them for our present and future enjoyment.
Various rules and regulations were laid down and implemented regarding a number of activities in this area, which are also subject to a permit.
Permits for Angling, Collecting Bait & Mussels & Diving for Crayfish:
Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources
Swakopmund Office: Tel: +264 (0)64 410 100 (NATMIRC/Aquarium, Strand Street Swakopmund)
Walvis Bay Office: Tel: +264 (0)64 201 6111 (Inspectorate Office, 1st Street, Walvis Bay)
Permits for Off-road driving:
Ministry of Environment & Tourism
Swakopmund Office: Tel: +264 (0)64 404 576 (Cnr Bismarck Street & Sam Nujoma Avenue, Swakopmund)
Walvisbay Office: Tel: +264 (0)64 205 971/2 (643 Heinrich Baumann Street, Walvisbay)
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 08h00 – 13h00 / 14h00 – 17h00
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 08h00 – 13h00