
Otherworldly landscapes — Sossusvlei dunes, Skeleton Coast, Etosha wildlife, and the world's oldest desert.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥230,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (90 days).
English is official. Afrikaans, German, and local languages widely spoken.
Rental cars essential (4WD recommended). Domestic flights. Long distances between attractions.
Cash and cards. Namibian Dollar (pegged to South African Rand). ATMs in towns.
Desert climate (hot days, cold nights). Very safe. Dark sky country — incredible stargazing. Self-drive safari is popular.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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