Namibia Travel Notes
1. PASSPORTS 2. MEDICAL 3. TRANSPORT 4. LUGGAGE 5. WEATHER 8. FOOD |
10. SMOKING 11. TELEPHONES 12. ELECTRICAL 13. MONEY 14. INSURANCE 15. GENERAL 17. ACCOMMODATION
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A passport that is valid for 6 months after departure from Namibia is required. Please carry your passport at all times during the trip.
2. MEDICAL
Please take advice on malaria. If your doctor recommends taking prophylactics for Etosha then we suggest that you purchase your medication in Windhoek as pharmacies there have to be up-to-date with supplies and you will pay much less than at home. Bring sun cream and insect repellent though these can also be purchased locally. Ensure that you have full medical insurance.
3. TRANSPORT
We will use comfortable, airconditioned VW microbuses, each with 5 window seats and designed to carry up to 7 passengers. Seating is usually rotated on a daily basis. Depending on group size we will use up to 3 vehicles and each will be driven by a driver/guide who has a valid Public Driver’s Permit to transport passengers.
In the game parks where much of our tour activity takes place, we are not allowed out of the vehicle due to the presence of dangerous game eg. lions, so any walking in these areas is restricted to the fenced camp areas. Toilets are placed at strategically located picnic sites in the parks but expect drives of up to 3 hours without facilities.
4. LUGGAGE
Storage space for luggage is limited and this is therefore restricted to one soft holdall (30x30x60cms) per person with the total weight not exceeding 15kg. No large/rigid suitcases are permitted but a pulley bag of similar size can be used instead. Please note that there is no porterage and participants must be able to handle their own luggage. It is also the responsibility of every participant to load and unload their own luggage each day.
5. WEATHER
From October to April, days will usually be very hot except at the coast (28 to 35 C), and nights cooler (18 to 22 C). Low humidity. Rain – expect some late afternoon/evening showers.
The rest of the year is generally cooler with day temperatures between 22 & 28C. Night time temperatures may go as low as 2 degrees in mid winter. Generally there is no rain in winter.
6. CLOTHING & LAUNDRY
The weather generally does not require the use of heavy clothing and there are ample opportunities for clothes to be hand washed - they dry very quickly. Lightweight cottons are good. Coin operated washing machines are available at Swakopmund/Walvis Bay. Where hotels are scheduled on the itinerary for 2 consecutive nights, a laundry service is usually offered.
7. DRINKS & WATER
Water is drinkable everywhere but flavour varies and bottled water can be purchased if preferred. Bring a water bottle (about 700ml) and carry this with you at all times.
8. FOOD
The evening meal is the main meal of the day and is either eaten at a restaurant or sometimes prepared by our caterer/guide. In the latter case, the meal typically comprises of a meat dish (stew, roast chicken, beef curry, pork casserole, lasagne, fish, etc.) with two or more vegetables followed by a dessert and tea/coffee. When restaurant meals are a la carte and not buffet/set menus , starters and entrees are for your own account. Most lunches are eaten en route and are therefore light with bread or rolls, cheese, tomato or other fillers being provided for you to make your own sandwiches, and fruit plus fruit juice. Breakfasts are usually cereals, toast/bread, jams, tea & coffee with the occasional cooked breakfast when the schedule permits. Barbecues are also a popular evening meal and will be arranged where venues are suitable.
9. BOOKS, SCOPES, TAPES & BIRDLISTS
Reference books pertaining to the area are available in the vehicle.
The most popular local bird field guides are
- "Newman's Birds of Southern Africa" by Kenneth Newman 2002
2. "Birds of Southern Africa" by Ian Sinclair, Hockey & Tarboton 2002 - published by Struik ISBN 1868727211
Pelican Safaris supplies each participant with a comprehensive bird & mammal list for each tour. A full set of local bird call tapes are available to call in difficult birds, but their use is limited to minimise disruption.
Scopes can be brought but must be bagged as they are transported with the luggage.
10. SMOKING
In order to ensure that all participants enjoy their tour, Pelican Safaris has a no smoking policy.
11. TELEPHONES
Card phones are available in most areas and can be used for calls abroad. Mobile phones have very limited use in Namibia as reception is restricted to larger towns. Contact telephone numbers and descriptions of overnight accommodation are provided.
12. ELECTRICAL
Electrical supply is 220V and appliance sockets are large 3-pin (15 amps) with round holes in South Africa. These are the old English style fittings and the distance between holes is about 30mm – in foreign ports the adapters are sold as for India. Bring your adapter to suit your appliance or replace your plugs locally – cost about 50p each. Shaver plug sockets are not available everywhere.
13. MONEY
Credit cards can be used for most reasonable sized purchases in larger stores. Cash & travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks but this is a slow process. Preferably exchange money at bureaux at the airports – much quicker. The South African rands and Namibian dollars are equal in value and either curreny can be used for purchases throughout Namibia.
14. INSURANCE
It is the responsibility of each tour participant to obtain comprehensive insurance when making a booking. You are advised to include CANCELLATION insurance as well as accident, medical, medical evacuation, loss of/damage to baggage, etc.
15. GENERAL
Items which you should bring on tour include a hat, towel (essential), torch, soap, suncream, waterproof, and bathing costumes. Swimming pools are available at some venues. Heavy boots and clothing are not required unless specified in the itinerary. Trainers are adequate for most of the walking we will do.
16. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
The two most popular optional excursions offered by local operators are an inshore boat trip at Walvis Bay and a desert drive to see the ancient Welwhitschia plants, each tour lasting 3 – 4 hours. The boat trip provides marvellous opportunities for close-up photography of Cape Fur Seals and good sightings of Pelicans and the many Sea Birds, while Dolphins often surf the bow wave. Oysters, snacks and champagne are provided.
17. ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will vary with each tour and details of overnight facilities will be provided with your itinerary. Visitors are typically accommodated in comfortable thatched lodges, cottages or chalets in the National Parks while good B&B's or guest houses are used in other areas. Accommodation is chosen for its scenic locality, facilities, suitability to the group and close proximity to our activity area. Accommodation standards generally exceed visitor's expectations.
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