When to go to Namibia?
Namibia's climate is very changeable depending on the different regions. It is desert type in the Namib Desert , sub-tropical in altitude and semi-desert in most of the country . This means that it is hot during the day , cold at night , very hot in the middle of summer (from December to March) and cooler in winter with 23 ° C on average.
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Namibia's climate has the distinction of being pleasant in all seasons, although we advise you to avoid visiting the Namib Desert in the middle of summer, a period during which temperatures can be stifling
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Even if Namibia can be visited at any time of the year, the country still has three distinct seasons:
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A dry season from May to September , which corresponds to the local winter and displays cooler temperatures and very little precipitation;
An intermediate season in October and November shows that higher temperatures and higher risks of precipitation, it is the short rains;
A wet season from December to March , which corresponds to the local summer and displays hot temperatures and heavy rainfall, especially in the northeast of the country.
It is possible to travel to Namibia in any season. However, depending on the activities you want to do on site and the sites you want to visit, certain periods will be preferable.
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To go on a safari in the Etosha reserve or elsewhere, favor the dry season, especially in May and September-October. The animals are still clearly visible and the parks less frequented than in the middle of the dry season.
If you find it difficult to endure the heat and want to visit the desert , choose the dry season.
Finally, to admire the animals of the Sossusvlei depression , prefer the rainy season , the best time to observe birds!
Health
Vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccine recommended. Be up to date with vaccines. Vaccines against typhoid fever and viral hepatitis A and b recommended.
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Other risks: DURING THE PERIOD OF CIRCULATION OF COVID19, WE INVITE TRAVELERS TO CONSULT OUR HEALTH NEWS, OR WE UPDATE THE HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS.
Practical Info
Time difference: In summer + 1h, in winter -1h.
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Flight duration : about 13 hours
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Formalities: The visa is not compulsory for French nationals. Holders of a French passport benefit from tourist residence permits for a maximum of 90 days, issued free of charge on arrival, in particular at immigration controls at Windhoek airport. Passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of return. It is recommended that the passport has at least two blank pages.
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Electricity: 220 volts in general. The outlets have three large round triangular plugs.
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Languages: The official language is English. However, the most widely spoken language at 48% is Oshiwambo (mother tongue).
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Tipping: It is customary to tip the driver at the end of the safari of approximately 5 to 10 euros per safari day and per person.
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Communication: Calling code: +264 / The currency is the Namibian dollar: 1 NAD = 0.069 €
Currency: NAD ZAR
Useful addresses
Embassies
Namibian Embassy in France
80, avenue Foch - 75016 Paris
Phone. : 01 44 17 32 65 (consular section)
Fax: 01 44 17 32 73 (consular section)
Email: info@ambassyofnamibia.fr
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Visitor Center
Namibia does not have a tourist office in France. Consult the official website of the Namibia Tourism Board