The duty-free allowances are: 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 250 g cigarette or pipe tobacco, two litres of wine, one litre of spirits or other alcoholic beverages, souvenirs and other goods with a value of N$1,250.00 or less.  Customs charges are payable before leaving the customs hall.

No immunization is required for visitors entering the country other than for those who have left an area infected by yellow fever.  In such cases, visitors will need a valid international yellow-fever vaccination certificate.  Visitors planning to visit areas, which may be affected by malaria, should check the necessary precautions in advance.  For the far northern region, a malaria prophylaxis is most advisable. Extra care should also be taken when drinking water in rural areas and eating local tropical food. It is advisable to drink only bottled water in rural areas. Should medical assistance be required, well equipped clinics are available. AIDS/HIV are very prevalent in Africa, avoid having unprotected sex.

Traffic laws are strictly enforced and seat belts must be worn. The speed-limit is 120 km/h on freeways and 60 km/h in residential areas.

Most cities and towns are covered by Namibia's cellular phone networks, and cellular telephones are available for hire at the major airports.

Bigger towns and villages have internet cafes. Internet access is usually also provided by most  accommodation establishments for a certain fee.

The currency of the country is the Namibian Dollar (N$).  Bank-notes are in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 dollars.  The international symbol for the currency is NAD. It is equivalent to the South African Rand and divided into 100 cents. Both currencies are acceptable throughout Namibia. All major credit cards are accepted widely throughout the country, except for the purchase of petrol.  Traveller's cheques should be purchased in US Dollars or Euros and can be exchanged at any commercial bank or foreign exchange outlet.

The official language of Namibia is English, however Afrikaans, German, Herero, Nama / Damara, Oshiwambo and Rukavango are widely spoken.

Left hand drive. Visitors must be in possession of a valid international driver's license. In general, hired vehicles may not be driven into neighbour countries without written permission by the rental agencies. Large petrol station complexes, with shops and restaurants, are situated along the major tourist routes.

Namibia is well served in terms of airports. Apart from airstrips found on game reserves and rural areas, Namibia's main national airports are situated in the following cities:  Swakopmund, Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop, Gobabis, Katima Mulilo, Rundu and Oshakati.

Inland Namibia has hot summers with temperatures ranging up to 34 degrees Celsius and could experience frost in the winter months. Rainfall is expected mainly in the summer months. The main rain season is January to March. The climate at the coast is mild ranging generally from 12 degrees Celsius to a pleasant 24 degrees throughout the year. Very hot east winds with sandstorms can at times be expected for short periods of usually two to three days in the winter months, in particular May to July. Average rainfall per year is limited to 50 mm along the coast to 350 mm in the central and 700 mm in the far north-eastern regions. Fog patches are mainly to be expected in the late winter and spring from August to November, which often clear during the day.

The cities and larger towns have numerous shopping malls with department stores.  There are arts and craft markets throughout the country.  Namibia is well known for its leather skins and diamonds. Jewellery, leather goods and African curios are among the attractions.  Many shops in the metropolitan areas are open on Sunday.  08:00 to 18:00 in the bigger cities. Smaller villages normally closed between 13:00 to 14:00, Mondays to Fridays.  08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays.  Grocery shops open on Sundays.

01 January - New Year's Day  /  21 March - Independence Day  /  April - Easter Monday  /  01 May - Worker's Day  /  04 May - Cassinga Day  /  25 May - Africa Day  /  26 August - Heroes Day  /  10 December - Human Rights Day  /  25 December - Christmas Day  /  26 December - Family Day.

As in most countries of the world, travelers are advised to take the necessary safety precautions.  It is not advisable to walk alone in deserted streets, especially after dark, and only taxis booked through a reputable taxi company should be used.  Visitors should try to avoid attracting unnecessary attention by not carrying bulky camera bags or wearing expensive jewellery.  All valuables should be locked in the hotel's safety deposit box.  Ideally, traveler's cheques or credit cards should be used, to avoid carrying around large amounts of cash.  By exercising reasonable care, visitors can ensure an enjoyable stay in the country.