What to pack for Namibia

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In the winter months you WILL need winter clothes for the night or you will freeze. We thought we were prepared but we soon bought wooly hats. I wish I had had a much thicker jacket and a hooder sweater and gloves....

Photo Equipment: I could not recharge the batteries for my camera quickly enough - take as many as you can as there is so much to photogrpah.
If your camera has one a filter may be nice especially with places such as Sossusvlei in mind.
You will need a tripod if you have any intention of shooting at water holes because even flood lit you need a loooong exposure time.

Miscellaneous: Our wind-up (battery-less) torches proved absolutely invaluable....

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Malaria tablets: Only the northern part of Namibia and the Caprivi area are malaria zone and if you are planning to visit there it is recommended very much to consult an expert and to take such tablets during your visit there.

Luggage and bags: Backpack is more comfortable maybe then a suitcase, depends on your travel style, in many places you will not carry your stuff much anyway, some will do it for ya.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Good walking shoes especially if you plan to do some hiking and walking safari. Light safari cloths recommended for better camouflage. Be aware that colours as blue might attract insects, better leave your colourful cloths at home.
Warm cloths for the nights, especially if visit during the winter which is June to August.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Mosquito Repellent can be helpful, depends on the season you visit, we in the winter didn’t need it at all.

Photo Equipment: I think this is very clear and no need to mention, you go all the way here to see the animals, have the best what you can get. Zoom is a must for good shots of birds and small animals. Polarized and UV filter are good for such sunny country.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Warm sleeping bags in the winter as it will be cold at night.

Luggage and bags: Duffel bag is recommended. I found a great little waterproof number (figured it would be relatively dust proof which would be a big advantage here) I was trying to buy something less than 3300 cu but ended up with one about 4000 cu.

Also bring a day back pack

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Nights are very cold here - be sure to bring several things that can be layered and a beanie (hat), scarves and gloves

2 button-down shirts (high tech wicking for misquotes)
3 short sleeve knit shirts
2 t-shirts with built in shelf braw
Lightweight long sleeve tee shirt for warmth (Patagonia “wick” shirt)
1 long skirt
3 pairs pants
3-5 pair underwear
2 sports bras (necessary for African roads)
Bandanna
Sun hat
Shower Sandals (for everyday use)
Tennis shoes and/or hiking boots (maybe)
Shoes - Keens
3 pair socks

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Medications
Malaria Meds
Neosporin cream (antibiotic ointment)
Imodium AD (diarrhea relief)
Pepto Bismal (upset stomach)
Benadryl pills (allergy medicine)
Melatonin or other sleeping pills (for long bus and plane rides)
Motrin IB (anti-inflammatory)
Multi-vitamin
Tweezers
Safety pins
Dental floss
Nail clippers
Sunblock SPF 45
Hand sanitizing lotion
Lotion
Hand wipe
Cotton balls/Q tips
+ Neddi pot & salt (to clean nasal passages)
Female Supplies

Photo Equipment: I bought a digital camera with 3 sets of batteries and 3 1 Gig cards
This should be enough for 600 pictures
Down loadable adapter (to go download pictures and make CDs in Internet cafes)

Also bought one disposal able 35 MM waterproof camera

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Tent
Sleeping bag - I brought one that went down to 20 degrees (US) and was thankful
Sleeping Sac - for extra warmth and warm nights
Clothes line
Towel (extra large special fabric quick drying)
Letterman or swiss army knife

Miscellaneous: Be sure to buy a regular size pillow when you get there + they are cheap and are great for sleeping and traveling
Earplugs – bus trips or hotels with street noise
Eyeshades – for naps in the tent, bus trips & plane ride
Insect repellent with Deet
toilet paper
Duct tape - bring a small amount and wrap around a straw
Sunglasses
Copies of Passport and airline tickets, credit cards, emergency numbers

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Namibia can be pretty cold at night in July, which is when we visited, so you need to pack some warm clothes and things that can be worn in layers. We found we often started the day with three layers (t-shirt, thin jumper, fleece) and by mid-morning would be down to one! At night you'll need long trousers and a warm jacket or fleece.

Most of the lodges do their best to keep things cosy with log fires and hot water bottles, for which we were very grateful.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Don't let what I've said about the cold fool you though - you need good strong sun protection too. The middle of the day is hot and sunny, even in winter, and as you're near the equator the sun is fierce.

Photo Equipment: One of the joys of a Namibian holiday is the wildlife, and if you want to capture that on film you really do need a zoom lens. Having said that though, most of the pictures on my pages were taken with a basic digital camera, so it is possible to get good pics if you're patient - and lucky!

Luggage and bags: I like to travel light, no need for big luggage, just the basic stuff as you can see in the photo ;-)
There are obviously things you need to bring from home and I will indicate details more later, other stuff like food etc you can purchase all locally.

Luggage and bags: I always recommend backpack, especially if camping. For sure leave any posh suitcase at home, it will get very very dusty!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Nights are surprisingly cold, and days are hot - so layering is the best approach. Warm jacket is a must! As are good sunglasses and a hat

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Anywhere in Africa it is best to carry certain medical basics with you - antibiotics, panadols, immodium, motilium, dehydration sachets etc etc. Good idea to bring along eye-drops since the dust and the dryness can have a nasty effect on the eyes

Photo Equipment: This is always a must :-) Long lens for the animals, wide lens for the landscapes. UV filter to protect the lens and get better pics & VERY VERY IMPORTANT - lens cleaning kit!!! There will be so much dust you will constantly be cleaning!! Also, many memory cards ....

Miscellaneous: Zip-Lock freezer bags of various sizes to store anything you don't want to get dusty
Large garbage bags for the backpacks - without them, the backpack will end up looking like the latest excavation from the pyramids of Giza ....

Luggage and bags: Take easy mouldable luggage, the kind that can get battered and squashed into car boots, covered in dust and lugged into the bush.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Walking shoes are a must, flip flops too. Shorts, t- shirts, a warm jersey or windbreaker for cooler evenings and early mornings.
Leave the high heels and make up at home, it's surplus to requirements.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Hair conditioner, hair dries out badly in the dry heat and this helps keep some sort of condition to it. Plenty of sun cream, antiseptic for bites and cuts, malaria tabs, plasters, hayfever pills if applicable. Moisturiser, again a very drying atmosphere, so the skin needs lots of care.

Photo Equipment: DO remember your video camera, camera, plenty of cards or film...........take an adapter to recharge batteries or plenty of batteries, they are like gold dust in the bush believe me. A polarizer and wide angled lens. Mkae sure you keep equipment well covered and cared for, it is an extremely dusty country and many including us lost equipment to dust wrecking it.