Namibia

[Frenchy]

Thanks everyone, this is all good info!

[Pilot Chris]

Hi Frenchy

I joined a ship in Walvis Bay flying into and staying overnight near Windheok (Sp) it is probably one of the more civilised African places and although I didnt relax as much as Singapore etc I still had a nice stay and although everything is basic and the officials a little "full on" it shouldnt be too painful.

Most seaman get put up in the same little hotel, sorry I cant remember the name but it was very basic (electricity was so bad it wouldnt charge my laptop) but this was all about 7 years ago so things may have changed.

I wouldnt leave your hotel at night and make sure you have all of your documentation including agent letter handy when flying in or out.

Cheers

Chris

[chris]

Ive heard good things about the beer from Windhoek beer. Politically, its meant to be like apartheid era South Africa.

[Rootsea]

Whenever I'm going somewhere new I have a quick look on 'Wikitravel':
http://wikitravel.org/en/Namibia

I know you're not there for your holidays, but there is generally some useful information about transport, customs, safety etc which is well worth a glance through.

[Frenchy]

Hi people,

I scheduled to join a vessel in Luderitz in Namibia in a weeks time.
Anyone got any experience with Namibia?
Any information, good or bad would be welcome.