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TO PREVENT CRIME: |
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Never leave valuable items in cars open to view and ALWAYS lock cars, make use of car guards where available. Suggested donation for car guards is N$2.00 to N$3.00 per hour daylight and N$5.00 at per hour at night. |
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Do not walk on beachfront alone at night when carrying handbags, jewellery or other valuable items or any dark side streets. |
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In your accommodation establishment, always ensure that your room door is locked at night and also all windows closed which do not have burglar bars and would be easily accessible from outside. |
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Do not give any attention to random street vendors who are not on designated market areas as the municipality has strict rules regarding street vending. |
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Most persons on street with lists collecting funds for various so-called charitable purposes are illegal and the donations do not reach the supposed benefactor. If you do wish to support charitable organizations of any kind, contact the Swakopmund Municipal offices or Namib-i for information on such organizations. |
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Do not accept any assistance from any stranger at the (Automatic Teller Machine) ATM of any bank. If you do need assistance, always ask inside the relevant bank during office hours. |
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If you should become prey of criminals, please contact the local police office and lay charges, as this will ensure that criminals can be charged and future victims avoided. |
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BEACHFRONT: |
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Only swim at the Mole where the bathing beach is located, as the Atlantic Ocean is not only generally cold but also has very treacherous currents and dangerous spots. As best alternative, make use of the Olympic size swimming pool on the Swakopmund beachfront. |
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Do use ample sunscreen lotion when outside, also on overcast days as the Namibian sun can leave you with serious sunburn and ruin your otherwise perfect holiday. |
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TRAVELLING BY CAR: |
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Do ensure that your tyres are in an excellent condition before signing for your rented vehicle, burst tyres account for a large number of serious accidents annually. Also make sure that the spare tyres are in a good condition. |
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Do not exceed the speed limit of 100km/hour on Namibian gravel roads, 120km/hour on the tarred road and 60 km/h in town, on overtaking, please consider heavy cross winds or dust that may impair your vision. |
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Take extra care on salt roads (in and around Swakopmund and on the way to Henties Bay) at night, when it is misty or when it has rained as the roads become slippery. |
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Always have ample water in your car for the trip and plan additional water for breakdowns. Should you have a breakdown, never leave your car, but rather stay and wait for help to arrive. |
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Avoid driving at night on long distance roads, especially gravel roads. |
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Ensure that you have enough fuel to reach your next destination comfortably, also carry a good roadmap with you at all times. |
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Never pick up any hitch-hikers. |
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Stop and rest regularly, take a break every 2 hours at least. |
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Always be on the lookout for wild game next to or crossing the road, especially around dusk and dawn. |
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(Published with the kind permission of Namib-i) |
