Namibia
Recommended Inoculations:
• Hepatitis A & B
• Routine Inoculations (MMR, DPT, Polio)
• Rabies
• Typhoid
• Malaria Prevention Medicine
The CDC recommends that you purchase your Anti-Malaria drugs in the US due to the fact that many overseas manufactured drugs contain harmful additives that contaminate the medicine.
Visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/namibia.aspx for more information.
Currency:
Namibia Dollar (NAD) & Rand
Most major credit cards accepted.
Electricity:
220v/50Hz
Visa Requirements:
US Citizens travelling to Namibia for 90 days or less do not need a visa.
The following information is needed for those requiring a visa:
• Completed application form
• A passport that is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
• Two passport sized photos
• Applicable fees
Information gathered from the Namibia Embassy at http://www.namibianembassyusa.org/consular_section/forms.html
Climate:
These are approximate numbers by temperature (°F) and then rainfall (in.)
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Windhoek |
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January |
84/54 3” |
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February |
82/50 3” |
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March |
78/48 3.5” |
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April |
74/46 2” |
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May |
63/30 .5” |
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June |
59/26 0” |
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July |
59/24 0” |
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August |
66/28 0” |
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September |
70/48 0” |
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October |
84/50 1” |
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November |
84/50 1” |
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December |
86/52 2” |
(Lonely Planet, Read This First: Africa, the essential predeparture travel guide)
