Travel Summary

• You should avoid driving outside towns at night as wildlife and stray livestock pose a serious hazard.
  
  
• There is a growing level of violent street crime affecting foreign tourists, particularly in Windhoek.
  
  
• If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
  
  
• You should carry identification with you at all times. A photocopy of the relevant pages from your passport is sufficient.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• Approximately 31,000 Britons visited Namibia in 2009 (Source: Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs).  Most visits to Namibia are trouble-free. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.
  
  
• You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General Insurance.