Bookings

Please ensure that you have received your booking confirmation before you leave on tour.
   
Passport, Visas and Travel documents

Namibia Explorers cannot be held liable for any passenger being refused entry into any country for any reason whatsoever. Please ensure that your papers are in order

You must have a valid passport that does not expire for at least six months after your return home, please ensure that your passport has sufficient blank pages for any visas required and for entry/departure stamps.

Insurance

It is required that all passengers to be insured for personal effects. Personal accidents, medical and emergency travel experiences. Non residents of Namibia must be sure that they are covered before arriving in Namibia.

Luggage Allowance

Luggage is strictly limited to 12kg, comprising one soft luggage bag and a reasonable amount of photographic equipment, per person. As we cannot overload our vehicles this luggage allowance must be strictly adhered to.

Health Issues

You will need to consult with your physician or travel clinic.

Malaria: A course of malaria prophylactics is advised. Most brands need to be taken a few days or even weeks before entering a malaria area, and up to 4 weeks after your returned home. Mosquitoes usually bite between dusk and dawn, thus we suggest covering up (long sleeves and trousers) and using mosquito repellent, obtainable from various outlets in Namibia.

Aids:  The HIV virus and AIDS are serious health issues in many African country's, however the risk to travelers is negligible assuming proper precautions are taken. Use the same precautions you would take in your home country against this virus

General: Always take precautions against sunburn. Use sun lotion with a high block out ratio.  The winter months can be very dusty, so if you wearing contact lenses, bring the necessary precautions. Wrap around sunglasses are recommended as well as chap stick, sunscreens, moisturizing creams and insect repellent.

Packing for your Trip

Dress comfortably, lightweight clothing in neutral colors is suitable for the bush, but include long sleeved shirt and long pants for protection against the sun and mosquito's

Suggested packing list

Sweat shirt, slack, jeans or skirts, walking shorts, pullover sweater, t-shirts, jacket, bathing suite, socks & belt, underwear, sports bra, sun hat, shoes and sneakers.

Other Essentials

Dust mask or large handkerchief, toothbrush and paste, shampoo and comb, sunglasses, wash cloth, sunscreen/suntan lotion, cold tablets/aspirin, tissues or disposable moist tissues, eye classes, alarm clock, insect repellent, flashlight, pocket knife, zip lock or plastic bags, film and camera bag, batteries, lock for baggage, razor/shaving cream, sewing kit, diary/books/pens, band aids