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    The Day Before You Fly — Namibia Self-Drive Checklist

    15 October 20254 min read
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    The 12 things to confirm in the 24 hours before you leave home. Catches more problems than the trip itself.

    Documents

    Passport (6 months + 3 blank pages). Driver's licence (and international permit if non-English-language). Unabridged birth certificates for kids. Consent letter if only one parent. Travel insurance policy.

    Money

    Notify your bank of the trip. Bring one card + one backup card. Around NAD 2,000 cash for small purchases and tipping.

    Tech

    Two charging cables per device. Universal adapter (Namibia uses South African type M / type D). Offline maps downloaded — maps.me or Google Maps offline regions covering all your route.

    Reconfirm

    First lodge reception (give them flight number). Airport transfer. Rental delivery time. Travel insurance emergency number saved in phone.

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