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Winter in Namibia is cold

by chicabonita

When you travel during the Namibian winter time (Mai - September) make sure to bring something warm. Early in the morning and after sunset it gets very cold. In some areas it can even freeze. During day time it can be warm and sometimes even hot. So take functional clothes that you can change quickly during the day.Also in October/November it can get cold in the evening in some regions or also during daytime if you are at the coast. The temperature difference can be very high. In Solitaire it was about 37 at 9am and arriving in Walvisbay at 1pm only 18! Don't forget suncream. If you are an ambitious photographer make sure to have enough films with you. You will find countless motives. Torch - It might be obvious, but I forgot mine! Binoculars!

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What to take

by diageva

Sleepbag of -5 C Head torch and normal one For very cold and for very hot weather clothes Take a good camera with a good zoom. I did make the error of go with my digital camera with a zoom of only 3X... also my camera was not good for so bright days Walk shoes and chanclas

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Women

by diageva

If you can find Tampax in a supermarket is that you can find nearly anything. Despite I was told to bring my own tampon or pads, I did founded all kind of articles of this kind Tampax, OB, pads with or without winds ... so ... For me this is a kind of indicator of what you can find in a country ...

What to take with?!

by THLIN

It's okay if you stop over in Windhoek between North & South trip to bring 7-day clothes with a 35L bag. But if you decide not to do laundry during the trip, Than I suggest you take 70L. It's clod at night and early morning in the winter time. So, I think you'd better take 1~2 jersy and 1~2 long pants. Others keep as light as possible. Taking 1 covered shoes and 1 sandols should be enough. Remember, Namibia is a country across tropic of cancer, so it may differ from the north to the south. It's okay if you live in a camp site. Take SAND protection if going to dunes. Malaria tablet is required during the malarian season.

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what to bring

by Myndo

Good shoes (especially if you go hiking).means: not sandals and so!Light clothes,I prefer Linen or Cotton but wide woven.You can even wear them with long sleeves and they protect you against the sun and insects.A Hat ! - always protect yourself of the sun.Sun Glasses. A good Sun Screen,Bug repellent (haven´t seen that many of these beasts, but anyway)You do only need Malaria Tablets in the rain Season or when you travel up to the Caprivi.Bring the medications you need anyway: Painkillers, First Aid Kit... Do take enough film with you. You may get it here, but since it is very hot here and you never know how they were stocked... films get bad when stored too hot. depends on how much Outdoor you choose to do...Toilet paper is always a must.A Lighter

Pack Light

by dln6874

Don't wear white or light colored clothing. Many parts of Africa is hot and dry and you are always covered in dust. You are also more likely to spend lots of time camping on any overland tours, and you will just get dirty putting up and taking down your tent each day. Since some places will lack camping facilities, you may also end up bush camping. Travel light - very light. I must've left with about 18 kilos and ended up giving away a lot of stuff to lighten the load. I even went as far as buying a smaller pack to fit my body size better. Basic necessities are few clothes, first aid kit, and toiletries. Everything else, think really hard about whether you need it or not. You can also almost buy what you need along the way. If you can't, you will manage to make do with out it somehow just as the locals do.

Capturing photos of San rock paintings

by GillianMcLaughlin

If you venture out to see the San rock paintings, you will need a wide angle lense to capture them best. They are located in areas with low light (so a fast film is a good idea, or else a tripod of some description) and are really only visible close up. My best shots came from slides. The authorities prefer that flashes are not used.

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Think first aid!

by GillianMcLaughlin

Carry an emergency first aid kit that includes antiseptic cream, hypodermic needles, basic antibiotics (and KNOW what they're to be used for), variety of bandages and plasters (band aid), pain killers. You can get these in very compact form from good outdoor equipment suppliers. Mine was used when a fellow traveller lost most of his toenail (don't ask me how it happened - I travel well equipped but i'm not great with other people's pain!) - I was the only person to have the necessary equipment.Specialised medication for diahorrea (Immodium or similar) and treatments for cistitis are also recommended if you are going to be far from a reasonable-sized town fro any length of time: towns such as Windhoek and Swakopmund are well served by doctors, pharmacists and hospitals. Water is scarce in Namibia (you will be reminded of this everywhere you go). It is possible to buy a bottle of...

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For first-time overlanders

by GillianMcLaughlin

These tips are really for those setting off on a safari or similar overland adventure for the first time. Keep the luggage to a minimum - hostels usually allow you to store your excess while you are away. Most safari companies will ask you to bring a soft bag rahter than a hard suitcase (for ease of packing in the trailer) Namibia in the summer is a hot, hot place. Hat, light, but strong closed shoes for scrambling about - lightweight clothing - include one long-sleeved shirt and one pair of trousers for the evening, and also to protect arms and legs from the very prickly vegetation Safari companies normally provide tents (see photo) and bedrolls, and can arrange for a hired sleeping bag to be waiting for you before departure. You'll need a torch (and spare batteries): the sun sets early and the tents are not en-suite. Bring toilet paper (take the roll out of the middle so it packs...

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A photographer's dream

by GillianMcLaughlin

Namibia is a photographer’s dream. It has everything from red dunes to fascinating people who still live as their tribes have done for generations, to an extraordinary range of wildlife. To grasp the best of Namibia on camera you’re advised to get up early to catch the morning light and also to use the evening light for the best shots: form most of the day the light is far too strong to give your photos good definition. A zoom is an essential for wildlife and for portraits (mine was not really strong enough to do justice to many of the sights I saw). Although the country lends itself to colour photography, the textures of many locations make black and white a successful option too.

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