Safety in Namibia: what overland travellers should know
Our summary of the country advice published by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Viaggiare Sicuri) on 23 February 2026.
Safety
- Crime — The overall crime rate is not especially high, but petty crime against tourists has grown and some thefts and bag-snatchings are armed. Keep valuables out of sight and do not walk around at night.
- Windhoek districts — The ministry advises against staying overnight in the southern and western districts of Windhoek.
- No no-go areas listed — No specific area is flagged as needing heightened vigilance at the moment. Follow what local authorities tell you and re-check the sheet before you set off.
- Dangerous wildlife and plants — Some dangerous animal and plant species live here. Take seriously any warning from local authorities, your operator or the place you are staying.
- Safari offers — Treat safari offers from agencies you do not know with caution. The ministry says to stick to known operators specialised in the field.
Before you rely on this
This is our summary of advice written by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Italian travellers, published on 23 February 2026. We summarise in good faith, but we cannot guarantee it is accurate, current or complete, and we take no responsibility for decisions made on the basis of it. Rules change without notice and are applied by officials at the border, not by websites. Always read the original source and the travel advice your own government publishes for Namibia before you travel. GuideMeet has no way of checking whether an individual guide meets any standard mentioned here — ask them directly.
Source: Viaggiare Sicuri — Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, updated 23 February 2026. Last checked by GuideMeet on 2026-09-20.