Visit Namibia in 2025
Namibia has become a popular tourist destination in the last 2 decades due to stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife and political stability. Holidays in Namibia is a memorable experience that prompts most tourists to visit the country again. We call it the “Namibia Virus”.
This website was developed independently with the aim to provide free travel information to tourists that plan to visit Namibia. The new visa policy introduced in April 2025 left many unanswered questions for tourists which motivated us to start this page to guide visitors on the process. We update this page on a regular basis to ensure that information is accurate.
A visa may be required for you to enter Namibia
As of 1st April 2025 visitors from 60 countries across Europe, Asia and America will require a visa on arrival to enter Namibia. It is recommended to apply online in advance to avoid long queues upon arrival.
Planning a trip to Namibia?
If you are planning a trip to Namibia it’s crucial to ensure that all of your documents are in place so that you can avoid any inconveniences upon arrival. The requirements are straight forward and simple to fulfill. Over 1,000,000 tourists travel to the country every year to witness the second most densely populated country in the world. It’s a very big country and most tourists travel great distances to see all of the popular attractions around. One thing is for sure, you shouldn’t underestimate the remoteness and the distances when you plan your itinerary.
Overall Namibia is one of the best countries suitable for self-drive tourists in Africa with very good roads and relatively few cars around. Most National Parks are also very easy to navigate on your own, though you should take precautions to visit remote parks like the Khaudum that is definitely to recommended to go to on your own.
If you are unsure about navigating Namibia on your own you should consider to get in touch with a registered travel agency to assist you with booking suitable accommodation and rental vehicles. It’s also an option to hire a guide to take you around the country.
See all of the entry requirements for Namibia
Make sure that you get all of your documents in order and fulfill the entry requirements for Namibia.
Why you should visit Namibia
It's affordable
Namibia is overall a very affordable country for holidays. The exchange rate is very favorable for residents of Europe & America and the local prices are therefore affordable. You might find cheaper holiday destinations around the world but Namibia offers a good price to value ratio.
A variety of beautiful landscapes
Everyone that has been to Namibia will definitely tell you one thing: The landscapes are seen nowhere else in the world. Our ever changing landscapes offer stunning scenery and we have every kind of landscape you can imagine. The most famous one is notably the Namib Desert which is believed to be one of the oldest deserts in the world. But in the northern part of Namibia awaits completely different scenery compared to the south.
Abundance of wildlife
There are many National Parks across the country with an abundance of wildlife especially in the northern part of Namibia. Etosha National Park is probably the most famous park in the country that is home to different wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, hyenas and much more. The Caprivi area is a rather tropical environment with permanent rivers where you can enjoy boat cruises to see crocodiles, hippos, elephants, buffalos, leopards and other wildlife.
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Namibia has an extensive 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure. Esim services from international providers don’t work well across the country. Learn about the best way to stay connected during your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Faq's
Is Namibia a safe country?
Namibia is politically stability and one of the safest countries in Africa. Petty crimes do occur like anywhere else but in relation it’s a very safe country for tourists. Regardless you should always be alert and information yourself about possible risks to ensure you have a safe holiday in the country.
Are holidays in Namibia affordable?
Namibia is much more affordable than other African countries like Botswana or Tanzania. There are many affordable accommodation options available for smaller travel budgets.
Why is Namibia so popular?
Namibia has become a popular tourist destination in recent years due to a large variety of stunning landscapes and an abundance of wildlife. There are many popular destinations including Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, Kolmanskop, Etosha National Park, Caprivi, Waterberg and many more.
What language is being spoken in Namibia?
English is the national language in Namibia so most locals are fairly well spoken in English.
The latest from Namibia
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