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Namibia

Red dunes, endless desert and safari at Etosha.

Capital
Windhoek
Currency
Namibian dollar (NAD), pegged to the South African rand (accepted everywhere)
Flight from Douala
No direct flight; ~7h30 airtime via Johannesburg, 10–16h total
Time difference
GMT+2 (1h ahead of Cameroon)

Namibia is the quintessential African road trip: empty roads as far as the eye can see, the orange dunes of Sossusvlei, the petrified trees of Deadvlei, wildlife clustered at Etosha's waterholes and the misty coast of Swakopmund. A safe country easily explored by car (self-drive is king), it offers some of the continent's most spectacular landscapes, affordable for those who travel light.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days per calendar year (multiple entry)
Cost
About USD 70 (NAD 1,200, African Union rate)
Processing
About 7 to 10 business days (estimate)

How to apply

Register on the official portal eservices.mhaiss.gov.na, complete the Holiday Visa application, upload passport and photo, pay by card. The approved e-visa is downloaded and printed for arrival.

Required documents

  • passport valid 6 months with 3 blank pages
  • recent photo
  • confirmed return ticket
  • proof of accommodation
  • bank statements (6 months)
  • yellow fever vaccination certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa required since 1 April 2025; Cameroon is eligible for both the e-visa AND visa on arrival (African Union rate).
  • •Yellow fever: certificate mandatory for travelers from Cameroon (endemic zone).
  • •The e-visa is applied for from abroad; the approval letter is not an entry permit.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
330 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
1 020 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

420 000 FCFA–780 000 FCFA

No direct flights to Windhoek (WDH). Mainly connect via Johannesburg (~7h30 total airtime), also via Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Lagos. 10–16h total.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨336 000 FCFA
🍽️138 000 FCFA
🚕450 000 FCFA
🎟️132 000 FCFA
Hostel
5 400 FCFA–18 000 FCFA
Mid-range
27 000 FCFA–66 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
78 000 FCFA–180 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
750 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Sossusvlei Dunes

Climb the giant red dunes of the Namib (Dune 45, Big Daddy) at sunrise.

2

Deadvlei

Photograph the white clay pan dotted with 700-year-old blackened camel-thorn trees.

3

Etosha National Park

Self-drive safari to watch elephants, lions, rhinos and giraffes at the waterholes.

4

Swakopmund

German-colonial coastal town and adventure sports (sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving).

5

Fish River Canyon

Marvel at Africa's largest canyon, an endless maze of ravines.

6

Spitzkoppe

The 'Matterhorn of Namibia': glowing red granite peaks and ancient rock art.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Windhoek, pick up the rental car, overnight in the city.

  2. D2

    Drive to Sesriem/Sossusvlei, afternoon at Sesriem Canyon.

  3. D3

    Sunrise at Sossusvlei, Dune 45 and Deadvlei, then drive to Swakopmund.

  4. D4

    Swakopmund: coast, German town and adventure activities.

  5. D5

    Drive north via Spitzkoppe toward Etosha.

  6. D6

    Full day of safari in Etosha National Park (waterholes).

  7. D7

    Morning game viewing, return to Windhoek and flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Namibie

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: eservices.mhaiss.gov.na

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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