Tag der Menschenrechte

📣 Hinweise für Reisende

Namibia is a natural destination in Southern Africa, notable for features such as the Namib Desert, Fish River Canyon, Etosha National Park, and the Kalahari Desert. Its culture is diverse, encompassing nine languages, including Khoisan languages with click sounds. English, German, and Afrikaans are commonly spoken.

• Basic local greetings are appreciated and expected in various public interactions.
• The constitutional commitment to human rights is a foundational element of national life.
• It is polite to begin interactions by asking 'How are you?' or 'Howzit?'. While dress codes vary, tourists should be mindful that overt 'safari' attire may be considered specific to tourist areas. Despite the history of apartheid, various ethnic groups generally coexist peacefully.