Question 1

Are vaccinations required? What about malaria?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

No specific vaccinations are mandatory for entering Namibia, but consulting your doctor is recommended.

Malaria is only present in the northern region. Windhoek and our weekend getaway locations are situated in malaria-free zones. If you do decide to travel further, you can easily get Malaria tablets in Windhoek during your stay.

Question 2

How Safe is Namibia?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

Namibia is one of the safest – and cleanest – countries in Africa.

Like anywhere, you still need to take care of your valuables. We recommend not wearing valuable jewelry, and not leaving anything visible in the car. Besides these sensible guidelines, which apply for every big city, we know you’ll feel very comfortable on the streets of Windhoek.

For comparison, Namibia has just a ‘Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions’ US travel advisory, lower than countries such as the UK or Germany which are ‘Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution’ due to terrorism threats. South Africa is also Level 2 due to crime and civil unrest, while Morocco is Level 2 due to the threat of terrorism.

Three key points that contribute to the safety in Namibia:

Low crime rates: Namibia is known for its lower crime rates compared to many neighboring countries, making it a safe destination for travelers and digital nomads.

Stable political climate: Namibia enjoys a stable democracy and government, which contributes to the overall safety and security within the country.

Well-developed tourism infrastructure: Namibia's tourism industry offers well-maintained roads, accommodations, and national parks, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.

With all this in mind, our coliving property still has a perimeter wall, security gate and night watchman. Our coworking space has additional door security and private rooms have a lockbox – but please note, we cannot take responsibility for any of your belongings, you really must look after them yourselves.

Question 3

Is booking a safari obligatory when joining the coliving?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

No, booking a safari tour is always optional. Be aware that there are limited spots only for each safari. It might be that a short-term decision to join is not possible anymore.

Question 4

Can I join a safari without joining the coliving?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

The spots on the safari are primarily reserved for coliving participants. If we still have places available at a certain point in time, we will also be happy to give them to participants outside of the coliving. However, an interview should be conducted to ensure that it remains a harmonious group of like-minded people.

Question 5

Are the cars manual or automatic?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

The cars are usually manual. We can not promise to get an automatic car since they are usually more expensive to rent and rare in Namibia. If you can only drive automatic cars you might not be able to be a driver but a passenger.

Question 6

I do not want to be a driver, can I still join?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a possibility to ride as a passenger on the tour. There is usually a good balance of people who want to be drivers and passengers.

Question 7

What do the Lodge nights look like?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

The lodge nights are the luxurious nights where we sleep in a room with a bed and a private bathroom. We share the rooms at the lodge with the same partner we share the tent with. There are (limited) options to upgrade to a single bedroom. The lodges do come partly with air conditioning or a fan. The lodge nights usually come with included breakfast and dinner. For lunch, you can order something from the restaurant and pay for yourself. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (not included) can be ordered at the lodge's own bar. Lodges usually come with a beautiful pool and invite you to relax before heading back into the bush.

Question 8

What does wild camping mean?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

If we are not camping at a campsite we will be camping in the wild. This means that our tour guide will choose a safe place in nature for us to set up camp. There we will have neither toilets nor showers available. You do your business in the bush and wash yourself in the morning with some water from the supply vehicle. Camping in the wilderness is usually one of the most enriching experiences of the participants. The maximum of wild camping nights in a row is usually 2 nights. After that we are either back at a campsite or a Lodge.

Question 9

What does a campsite in Namibia typically look like?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

A campsite in Namibia offers a lot of comfort and is more comparable to glamping than camping. Nevertheless, there are also differences in each campsite in how extensive this luxury is developed. Basically, there are hot showers (warmed up by either the sun, fire, or electricity), toilets, running water, washing-up facilities, and some campsites that provide electricity to charge electronics. Often there is a main house that belongs to a lodge with a pool that you may also use as a camper. In the main Lodge house, you can also use the restaurant if the group is not cooking together.

Question 10

Do we have comfortable mattresses?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

Yes, the mattresses we provide are about 5 cm thick foam mattresses for a comfortable sleep.

Question 11

Are sleeping bags and pillows provided?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

Yes, sleeping bags and pillows are included in the price. We help you color-mark your pillow and sleeping bag for you during the tour.

Question 12

Are there options to book a single tent for me?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

Yes, this is an option, but we are limited to single tents. It is not possible to get single tents for all participants due to limited storage space. For the use of a tent as single tent there is an extra charge. We allocate single tents to those who request them first.

Question 13

What type of tents are there?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

There is either the possibility to use ground tents or rooftop tents that are attached to the roof of the car. Your tent is pitched and dismantled by yourself.

Question 14

What happens if I have trouble sleeping with my tent mate together in the tent?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

We are happy to help settle the dispute. If you still don't want to sleep together in one tent there is the option to swap tents with other tent neighbors or to spend the night under the wonderful starry sky of Africa.

Question 15

With whom will I share a tent?

Namti566 · Accepted Answer

You can either share a tent with your bestie from the coliving gang or we assign a coliving mate to you with whom you will share a tent. We will only mix gender if it is approved by both sides.

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