Packing list for Namibia

Since many places that you may end up visiting in Namibia are remote, it’s best to bring along any medication you might need, as well as a comprehensive first aid kit that includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, antidiarrheal medication, antibacterial ointment, antimalarial tablets, rehydration electrolyte sachets, insect spray and repellent, water purification tablets and bandages.

For driving and hiking navigation, it’s a good idea when you have Wi-Fi to download offline maps of Namibia on your smartphone using the Google Maps and maps.me apps.

Our Recommended Itinerary

Namibian Etosha Self Drive Adventure

day 1

Welcome to Namibia
at Okonjima Bush Camp

day 2

Eastern Etosha
at Mushara Bush Lodge

day 3

Game viewing
at Mushara Bush Lodge

day 4

Namibian vistas
at Mushara Bush Lodge

day 5

Southern Etosha
at Etosha Village

day 6

Namibian wildlife
at Etosha Village

day 7

Last safari day
at Etosha Village

day 8

End of Namibian safari

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