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)