Do you need a packing list for Namibia? We just came back from this picturesque "moon" and we guarantee you, you will have the time of your life. Namibia with its landscape and wildlife will make your jaw drop. However, it's important to visit the country well-prepared and one of the things you can already do is to take all the necessary things with you. So let's have a look, what you should pack for your trip!

Packing List for Namibia - Don't Forget These Things!
So here's your packing list for Namibia:
Documents
- Flight ticket
- Passport (if needed)
- Copy of the passport
- Visa (if needed) - check it out here
- Vaccination certificate (if needed)
- International driving license in case you're renting a car (make sure it's an international one!)
- Travel insurance (we recommend World Nomads)
- Lonely Planet Namibia
- If having a drone: Flight permit
Clothing
- short sleeve t-shirts
- long sleeve t-shirts
- sports wear: t-shirts & leggings if going hiking
- trousers
- warm jacket
- swimsuit, if using the swimming pools at camps or lodges
- socks
- underwear
Shoes
- walking shoes for exploring cities
- hiking shoes for the mountains & dunes
- flip flops in summer for the beach or for showering in the lodges
Gadgets
- Power inverter for the car (really convenient if you rent a jeep for your trip!)
- Laptop, if (really) needed
- Smartphone
- Smartphone charger
- Power bank for your phone, if needed
- Camera + charger
- Lenses (really recommendable to buy it in order to do close-ups of the wildlife)
- Drone (if owned) + charger
- Additional batteries for your phone, camera, drone...
- Additional memory cards for camera, drone if needed
- Travel adapter plug for Namibia
- Kindle
- Waterproof bag for the gadgets (in case of kayaking)
- headphones, if needed
- ear plugs in case it gets noisy in the night due to wildlife
Accessoires & Other Gear
- suitcase or backpack (if you're hiring a jeep, a suitcase is okay too)
- rucksack (daypack)
- purse
- sun glasses
- warm hat, as it gets quite cold at night
- scarf (quite convenient, as it gets cold at night but also to cover from the sun)
- towels
- first aid kit
- walking sticks for hiking
- water bottle for sightseeing and hiking
- tent (if going camping)
- mattress (if going camping)
- sleeping bag (if going camping)
- pillow (if going camping)
- headlight (if going camping)
- mosquito spray
- mosquito net (sometimes available in the lodges)
Cosmetics
- sun cream
- body lotion
- make up (women if needed)
- mascara removal
- make up removal pads
Travel Medicine
- headache pills
- antihistamines
- Antidiarrheal medication
- probiotics
- water purifying tablets
- sunburn lotion
- first aid kit
- band-aid
Well, all packed? Good! We wish you an unforgettable trip to Namibia!
Are you planning to visit Namibia? Which places are you heading to? Let us know in the comments below!
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