Namibia Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Namibia
10111
General Emergency
10111
Police
211111 / 10177
Ambulance / Medical
211111
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Windhoek
Currency
NAD (N$)
Official Language
English (Official), German & Afrikaans
Country Code
+264
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Namibia
Urban / City
60 km/h
Rural
80–100 km/h (Gravel)
Highway
120 km/h (Tar)
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Cross-Border Road User Charge (CBC) entry fee payable at land borders; no internal toll gates.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10% in restaurants and 10–20 NAD for petrol attendants and parking guards is customary.
- DO Catch the magical sunrise over Dune 45 and ancient Dead Vlei trees in Sossusvlei.
- DO Always carry two inflated spare tires and a tire gauge when venturing on gravel roads.
- DO Stargaze in the pristine dark skies of the NamibRand Nature Reserve.
- DON'T Never drive long distances on rural roads after dark due to high wildlife collision risks.
- DON'T Never set off on desert road trips without ample emergency drinking water.
- DON'T Do not drive off designated tracks in delicate desert lichen fields and dunes.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type D & M (220V/230V, 50Hz – large South African 3-pin Type M socket, adapter essential).
Tap Water: Safe to drink in major cities like Windhoek and Swakopmund. Bottled water recommended in remote lodges and desert regions.
Insider Tip: Drive max 70–80 km/h on gravel roads, keep headlights on during daytime, and carry at least 5 liters of emergency water in your vehicle! Driving is on the left.
