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Red dunes, endless desert and safari at Etosha.
Namibia is the quintessential African road trip: empty roads as far as the eye can see, the orange dunes of Sossusvlei, the petrified trees of Deadvlei, wildlife clustered at Etosha's waterholes and the misty coast of Swakopmund. A safe country easily explored by car (self-drive is king), it offers some of the continent's most spectacular landscapes, affordable for those who travel light.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Since 1 April 2025 a visa is required, and Cameroon is among the African countries that can get it on arrival (NAD 1,200) at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako airport and main border posts. The e-visa can also be requested before departure on the official portal eservices.mhaiss.gov.na.
Required documents
- passport valid 6 months with 3 blank pages
- recent photo
- confirmed return ticket
- proof of accommodation
- bank statements (6 months)
- yellow fever vaccination certificate
Good to know
- •Namibian Home Affairs list (31 March 2025): visa on arrival for 27 African countries, including Cameroon.
- •Yellow fever: certificate mandatory for travelers from Cameroon (endemic zone).
- •The e-visa approval letter is not an entry permit.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-7Prepare the visa on arrival
Cash (USD/EUR), passport photos, return booking.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
420 000 FCFA–780 000 FCFANo direct flights to Windhoek (WDH). Mainly connect via Johannesburg (~7h30 total airtime), also via Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Lagos. 10–16h total.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Sossusvlei Dunes
Climb the giant red dunes of the Namib (Dune 45, Big Daddy) at sunrise.
Deadvlei
Photograph the white clay pan dotted with 700-year-old blackened camel-thorn trees.
Etosha National Park
Self-drive safari to watch elephants, lions, rhinos and giraffes at the waterholes.
Swakopmund
German-colonial coastal town and adventure sports (sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving).
Fish River Canyon
Marvel at Africa's largest canyon, an endless maze of ravines.
Spitzkoppe
The 'Matterhorn of Namibia': glowing red granite peaks and ancient rock art.
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Windhoek, pick up the rental car, overnight in the city.
- D2
Drive to Sesriem/Sossusvlei, afternoon at Sesriem Canyon.
- D3
Sunrise at Sossusvlei, Dune 45 and Deadvlei, then drive to Swakopmund.
- D4
Swakopmund: coast, German town and adventure activities.
- D5
Drive north via Spitzkoppe toward Etosha.
- D6
Full day of safari in Etosha National Park (waterholes).
- D7
Morning game viewing, return to Windhoek and flight.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Namibie
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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