Use registered taxis (displaying the NABTA logo) only or arrange for a taxi through a reputable hotel.
CURRENT TIME IN NAMIBIA AFRICA DRIVERS
The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) regulates taxi drivers by allocating registration numbers (one letter followed by a two-digit number). Public transportation is limited outside Windhoek.įoreigners have been robbed by taxi drivers. Public transportationīuses and taxis operate in the capital.
Travel by convoy if you plan to go to the desert. If travelling to desert areas, do so with sufficient water and fuel supplies and two spare tires. If you must travel overland via the Trans-Caprivi Highway between Rundu and Katima Mulilo, do so during daylight hours only.Īvoid stopping at roadside rest stops, where robberies have been known to occur. Excessive speed and animals on the roadway pose hazards.Įmergency and roadside assistance is unreliable or non-existent outside Windhoek. Tourists are often involved in single-vehicle accidents. Sand, salt and gravel roads become very slippery when wet. Road conditions are generally good, but much of the country is covered by desert. Road safetyĪvoid night-time driving outside urban centres.īe particularly careful when driving on rural roads, many of which are gravel with sloping sand shoulders. There are landmines in the border area from Katwitwi (a village on the Okavango River in Kavango West Region) to Kongola (a town in Zambezi Region).
More about mass gatherings (large-scale events) Landmines Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations.Follow the instructions of local authorities.Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place.They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation. They can disrupt traffic and business.Įven peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. Demonstrationsĭemonstrations are rare and are concentrated in Windhoek. Unsuspecting tourists have been victims of armed attacks. You should be cautious of persons ostensibly looking for assistance by the side of the road.
CURRENT TIME IN NAMIBIA AFRICA WINDOWS
Keep your vehicle doors locked and windows shut, to deter carjacking and theft. Thefts from vehicles occur at service stations. Avoid the townships and remote areas after dark.Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.Violent crime, such as muggings and robberies targeting foreigners occurs, particularly in Windhoek. Petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching is prevalent. Use official border crossing areas only to enter neighbouring countries. Due to the risk of banditry, however, you should exercise caution when travelling to this area, including Kavango Region in the northeast and the western half of Zambezi Region (formerly known as Caprivi). Peace in Angola has improved the security situation along the Namibia–Angola border. You may need to obtain a translation, a notarization, an authentication, or the legalization of the document.īefore travelling, verify if specific restrictions or requirements are in effect.įoreign Representatives in Canada Border with Angola the obligation to present proof of vaccination or a COVID-19 test result to access public and private services and spaces, including transportation, restaurants and cultural sitesįoreign authorities might not recognize or accept proof of vaccination issued by Canadian provinces and territories.the obligation to wear a face-covering, a surgical or respirator mask in some circumstances.curfews, movement restrictions, or lockdowns.In an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, most governments have implemented preventative measures and restrictions. COVID-19 - Preventative measures and restrictions
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