Question 1

How to get to Namibia

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Which airlines fly to Namibia.The  primary arrivals hub is Hosea Kutako International Airport, often known  as Windhoek International Airport. This airport serves several airlines  as well as private foreign flights. Eurowings operates nonstop flights  from Frankfurt. Ethiopian Airlines' primary hub, Addis Ababa, connects  various countries to Windhoek. Qatar has Doha arrivals. Daily flights  between Johannesburg and Cape Town are operated by Airlink.

Question 2

How to get to Botswana?

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Which  airlines offer flights to Botswana?When visiting the Okavango Delta,  the major arriving airport for Botswana is Maun International Airport.  Maun is served by Airlink, Air Botswana, and Fast Jet, which fly to  Johannesburg or Cape Town. There are no direct flights from Europe to  Botswana at the moment.

Question 3

Do I need a visa for Namibia?

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All  visitors to Namibia must have a valid passport for at least six months  after the date of entry, and have sufficient pages for entry and exit  stamps (at least three blank pages for the entry and exit stamps). All  visitors must also have a valid return ticket. In addition, all visitors  must have a visa, except those nationalities with which Namibia has the  necessary visa exemption agreement.For  certain countries, Namibia provides tourist visas; for others, visas  must be requested ahead to arrival in the relevant home nation or  nearest country through a Namibian embassy or consulate.
 
Visitors from the following countries do not require visas:
Angola,  Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana,  Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong,  Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho,  Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau SAR, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia,  Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden,  Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United  Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Visitors from the following countries can apply for a visa upon arrival in Namibia:
Belarus,  Cambodia, Chile, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Cape Verde, Comoros,  Eritrea, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Cote d’ Ivoire, Gabon, Burkina Faso,  Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Gambia, Burundi, Chad,  Djibouti, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mexico, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary,  Moldova, Rwanda, South Korea, Liberia, Nicaragua, São Tomé and Principe,  Thailand, Madagascar, Niger, Sierra Leone, Togo, Mauritania, Poland,  Singapore, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela,  Vietnam and Western Sahara Republic.

Question 4

Do I need a visa for Botswana?

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For certain countries, Botswana  provides tourist visas; for others, visas must be requested ahead to  arrival and that can be done by Botswana's e-visa service. Check here if you need a visa and how to apply for an e-visa.

Question 5

Travelling with children to Namibia & Botswana

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Parents travelling with children under the age of 18 should in addition to  their passports, carry a full birth certificate. Adults travelling with  children that are not their biological children are advised to provide  an affidavit from the child's biological parents or legal guardians.

Question 6

Dining

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Dietary requirements when travelling to Namibia

I  am either a vegan or a vegetarian. Can I visit Namibia and Botswana?For  travellers visiting Namibia and Botswana, our tours and safaris include  a choice of dining alternatives, including vegetarian and vegan  options. The skilled chefs create dishes with fresh, locally sourced  ingredients. The lodges also offer a variety of dietary options to  ensure that everyone on the tour enjoys the best meals Namibia and  Botswana have to offer. We always request dietary restrictions to ensure  that the lodges are properly prepared for your arrival.

Question 7

Cash and Cards

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How do I pay when travelling in Nambia or Botswana?

When  visiting Namibia, you can pay with cash or a credit card. Namibia  accepts both Namibian Dollars and South African Rand for cash payments.  When travelling in Botswana, you can pay with cash or a credit card. You  can pay with cash in Botswana using either Pula or US dollars. We urge  that you keep your cash to a minimum. Save some for tipping. At the  airport, you can exchange any foreign currency.

Question 8

Tipping

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Do I have to tip when travelling in Nambia or Botswana?

Tipping  is largely welcomed and customary in specific settings in Namibia and  Botswana. While it is not required, it is considered a token of  appreciation for good service. Following are some guidelines about  tipping in Namibia and Botswana ;

Restaurants:  It is common to leave a tip of around 10% of the total bill if the  service was satisfactory. Some restaurants may include a service charge,  so it's advisable to check the bill before deciding on the tip amount.
Safari  Guides and Game Drives: If you go on a guided safari or game drive, it  is customary to tip the guides and drivers. The amount can vary  depending on the quality of the experience, but a general guideline is  around US$ 12-20 per person per day.
Hotels  and Lodges: Tipping hotel staff, such as bellhops and housekeeping, is  appreciated. You can give a small amount, such as US$5 per service. If  you receive exceptional service or assistance, you may consider giving a  higher tip.
Petrol  Attendants: When refueling your vehicle, it is customary to tip the  petrol attendants who assist you. A small amount, such as US$1, is  appropriate.

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