FAQ'S
BEFORE DEPARTURE & BOOKING
It’s best to book as early as possible, ideally at least 2 months in advance, to secure your spot and make necessary travel arrangements. Flights to Namibia can get expensive if you book late.
No, our minimum stay is 4 weeks.
We aim to create a cohesive community with a collective start and end day. This approach minimizes social battery draining. Our onboarding and bonding events happen at the beginning of the month, and you shouldn’t miss them.
Yes, WildWifi does not manage flight bookings, every participant must book their own flight. Please make sure to be in Windhoek latest the first day of the month (e.g. 1st September). Earlier arrivals due to cheaper flights are possible, later arrivals not. The airport in Windhoek is called Husea Kutako International Airport.
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 get Malaria tablets in Windhoek during your stay with a prescription.
Each guest must take care of their visa requirements. In Namibia, it is common to get a 90-day tourist permit upon arrival. Other countries need to apply for a visa in advance. Please double check what is required for your nationality.
Every participant is obliged to travel with valid international health insurance which should also cover the treatment of COVID 19. WildWifi does not cover any accident or health insurance. If you are a digital nomad and interested in an international health insurance we recommend checking out Passportcard.
Yes, there are direct flights to Windhoek from the following cities: Frankfurt (Germany), Johannesburg (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Luanda (Angola), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The flights from Frankfurt are 10h, overnight flights.
Hosea Kutako International Airport. It is a 40 minutes drive from Windhoek City.
You can either ask us to book an airport shuttle for you on your own expanse or you book an airport shuttle yourself. Find more info about airport shuttles here.
We created a packing list for you. Please check it out here.
No food is not included in your stay. It is a self-catering accommodation.
You have several options: enjoy our in-house restaurant (4 € breakfast buffet, à la carte lunch and dinner), order delivery, or visit nearby restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance.
Namibia and Africa are often expected to be as cheap as Southeast Asia, but that's not the case. Some prices can be comparable to Western Europe. Restaurants are generally cheaper (lunch/dinner between 4 - 15 €), and beverages are affordable (coffee 1 €, beer 1.30 €, wine 3 €). Uber rides are inexpensive (1 - 3 € per ride during the day). However, grocery shopping costs are similar to Germany. Safari tours and holidays in Namibia can be expensive, especially when using fully equipped camping cars, local tour guides, or staying in luxury lodges.
Supermarkets in Namibia are well-equipped, similar to those in e. g. Germany. You won't miss out on much and can even find vegan and gluten-free products. Many vegetables are imported, as Namibia's desert climate limits local farming.
Windhoek isn't very walkable. While the streets are clean, and in well conditions the sidewalks are not. It's a car-centric city, so Uber is the best way to get around. However, our coliving space is conveniently located within walking distance of supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants, and viewpoints.
ACCOMMODATION & LIFE IN WINDHOEK
The average age of our remote workers is in the mid to late 30s. We also frequently host nomads in their 40s and 50s, with our youngest guests being in their late 20s.
We reach an average of 10 people per month (+/- 3 people)
COMMUNITY
Yes, the Wi-Fi at the coliving space is a reliable and stable fiber connection with speeds up to 150 Mbps. Unlike Cape Town, power cuts are rare in Namibia. Electricity and internet connectivity are stable. If you encounter slower connectivity, you can switch to your 4G SIM card hotspot.
Our coliving space offers both - indoor (Air conditioned) and outdoor coworking areas. Your private room includes a desk, chair, air conditioning, and an option to rent a monitor for a second screen.
Yes, a 5-minute walk from our coliving space is a restaurant street with a welcoming coffee shop popular among our nomads. They even have board rooms available for rent. There are also several other great coffee shops in the city with an average internet speed of 20 Mbps.
Yes, WildWifi is designed for focused work, not for parties. We ensure a dedicated work environment and a community of like-minded individuals who also need to concentrate on their work. We limit leisure activities during the day to minimize distractions.
WORK & PRODUCTIVITY
We include activities like BBQ nights, networking events, skill-sharing nights, movie nights, and hikes during the week. Our experienced community manager helps organize these events with the community.
Weekend getaways are not included in the price. You can find itineraries, options, dates, and prices on our website. Here
Yes, a trip to the coast is possible. Swakopmund, a coastal town, is a 3.5-hour drive away and perfect for a weekend trip. We can help you organize it.
Yes, we can help you plan trips to other destinations with our local tour operator. Just gather a few community members to meet the minimum number for a trip, and we’ll guide you through Namibia. WildWifi also offers special trips like the Kickoff Tour or our Nomad Safari over New Year’s Eve 2024.
ACTIVITIES & EXPLORATIONS
Namibian outlets are usually Type D or Type M sockets. The WildWifi Coliving Space has Type M sockets. Please make sure to bring the right adapter with you upfront. You can also buy adapters in Windhoek in supermarkets and tech shops if needed. The only difference between the two types is the length of the pins, you can use both in every outled in Namibia. Feel free to borrow Type M adapters that fit Type C plugs and borrow extension cables at our coliving reception.
Yes, we recommend to get a local Sim Card as E-Sims do not work yet in Namibia. Please get all the info about Sim Cards here.
No. We have not yet experienced any E-Sim working in Namibia. Although your provider will tell you it is available in Namibia, we experienced that our nomads still had trouble as it was never working. If you do not have a SIM card slot in your phone anymore we highly recommend bringing a spare phone to use with a local SIM card. Also, local Sim Cards are cheaper than using the data from the E-Sim - as of April 2024. More info about local Sim Cards here.
TECH PREPARATIONS
Yes, we highly recommend to take some time to dive a bit into Namibias history to understand the culture better. We hope this way you will understand better why street names are still in german or why it is such a multicultural society. We linked to a few youtube videos here.