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DFAT advice for Namibia

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When travelling to Namibia, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Namibia.

Namibia overall This Advice is current for Saturday, 13 March 2010.
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

  • We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Namibia because of the risk of criminal activity.
  • Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
  • The rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Namibia is very high. You should exercise appropriate precautions if engaging in activities that expose you to risk of infection.
  • In the Kavango and Caprivi regions of north-eastern Namibia, particularly in areas bordering Angola, you should stay on well-travelled routes. Unexploded landmines and munitions remain in these regions.
  • Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Namibia. The Australian High Commission in South Africa provides consular assistance to Australians in Namibia.
  • Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
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