Namibia Travel Notes: Namibia Travel Guide

There are many things to pay attention to when traveling in Namibia, so you must look at the raiders more before you leave, and then leave after the travel notes. For example, the one compiled for you below will definitely help your trip. Good luck.

Baggage packing Most hotels in Namibia do not provide disposable toiletries for environmental reasons, so they need to bring their own personal toiletries such as plastic slippers, hair dryers, shampoos, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes and razors. In addition, you should prepare the adapter and distribution frame in advance. "South African Standard" adapters can be bought in shops in Namibian capital and China city.

Namibia has more than 300 sunny days throughout the year, and it is easy to get sunburned because of its strong ultraviolet rays during the day. In the wild, you should take sun protection measures, apply high-magnification sunscreen (SPF50+ is the best choice), and wear sunglasses, sun hats, scarves, etc. Prevent sunburn and tanning. In case of sunburn, you can buy aloe vera gel made in South Africa in the capital and apply it to the sunburn, which can quickly relieve pain and help the skin recover.

As Namibia is located in the subtropical desert climate zone, the temperature in Namibia is high during the day, hot and dry, the temperature drops rapidly at night, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Generally, you can wear short-sleeved T-shirts or shirts during the day, and it is best to add a coat at night; Due to the influence of the cold current in Benguela of the Atlantic Ocean, the temperature in the seaside area is generally around 10 to 20 degrees, with windy days. Need to prepare a thick coat, even a scarf and hat.

The temperature in most scenic spots in Namibia is high, so it is best to bring as many thin T-shirts as possible to absorb sweat and breathe. Because of the large temperature difference between morning and evening (especially in July and September in winter), it is best to bring 1 thin coat and 1 thick coat.

The Atlantic coast of Namibia was affected by the Benguela cold current, and the temperature dropped to about 10℃. In addition, the sea breeze is strong, so it is recommended to bring a thick cotton-padded jacket or coat. In addition, you need to bring a scarf or scarf. It is suggested that the shoes should be light and well-sealed out shoes, because the outdoor requirements of the red desert are higher.

PS: Before you go out, you can check the temperature of the month online and then decide which clothes to bring.

Namibia is a favorite destination for photographers, so you can bring as many SLR cameras, wide-angle and telephoto lenses, tripods, cable release, gopro and OSMO cameras as possible. If aerial cameras are used, it is very troublesome to apply for permission in advance among the people because flying is not allowed in Nano National Park. If you are not a professional photography team, it is not recommended to bring it.

The legal tender in Namibia is Namibian currency, and the ratio of Namibian currency to US dollar is %20.

US$ 1 = N $ 1 1 (due to frequent exchange rate changes, the local exchange rate on that day shall prevail. ) Trade and commodity exchange are free. It can be exchanged in banks and private exchanges.

Other necessary items include: sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, telescope, razor, mosquito repellent, wet tissue, moisturizing cream, slippers, etc.

Coping strategy routine 1: transfer the tiger on the mountain

A little black boy jumped out to talk to you. Usually he will ask you if you like something, or show you a dress to try on, or ask you for a little help. At this time, if your attraction is all focused on him, the accomplices behind you will take your wallet and mobile phone and commit crimes. Therefore, people often feel wronged and say that they are good people to help them why they were stolen. I'm depressed as hell, but I don't know that this is the most common routine in the local area, which usually happens in shops, supermarkets and streets with large traffic.

How to deal with it: keep valuables as close as possible, such as putting them in zippered inner pockets and the innermost part of backpacks. Many people will put their bags behind them in front of them, be alert to the strange little black who suddenly comes to chat up and protect their bags. Usually when they see that you are defensive, they will give up on their own. I have had such an experience that my mobile phone was stolen myself. Fortunately, after the clerk reminded me, I immediately chased it out. Seeing the thief smirking with my mobile phone, I was so angry that I slapped him and asked him to give it back to me. But he shamelessly asked me to pay 200 yuan, because there were several accomplices beside him. When I make a mistake, I want to take money to eliminate the disaster. When I was preparing to "buy back" my mobile phone, the male ticket rushed out and punched me.

Routine 2: Pull the door and grab the bag

Some people are used to putting their bags on the edge of their seats, so that when the car is driving slowly in the urban area with traffic jams or stopping at traffic lights, it is easy to be ambushed by the little black, and suddenly pull away and take your bag and run away.

How to deal with it: it's simple. Lock the door as soon as people get on the bus!

Routine 3: smashing a car and stealing a bag

This is also a very common crime, especially in the capital and coastal cities. The most pitiful thing is that sometimes there is nothing valuable in your bag, just a small cosmetic bag full of sundries. But it costs a lot of money to repair the smashed car glass, and sometimes the glass is out of stock, and the car shop has to wait for a long time to rest on weekends, so it can only be glued with cardboard and transparent glue.

How to deal with it: don't leave things/bags/anything that interests robbers in the car where they can be seen from the outside!

Routine 4: Robbery in the street

It is also the most dangerous and worst kind, especially for travelers and women who walk alone, especially on Sunday or at night when there are few people in the street. My colleague used to talk on the phone while walking on weekends when there were few people. Suddenly, he was surrounded by a group of little black people outside the South African airport in the city center and took his mobile phone. Sometimes robbers will have daggers, so don't resist if there is no one around to help them, so they won't get hurt.

How to deal with it: try to avoid walking on the streets of the city, try to avoid walking alone (especially girls), don't take out your mobile phone when walking, be fast, and be wary of suspicious people around you! When a person leaves, he carries a few hundred dollars with him. When you meet a robber, give him money immediately to eliminate the disaster, so as not to rob you and give you a knife. This is what I taught us when I was in Cape Town (the robbers in Cape Town may have shot you), and nano also applies.