Book in advance during this time. Christmas and New Year is peak season for local holidaymakers. WHAT TO PACK Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year. Cotton clothing is recommended for summer. It is best to pack hardy, durable clothing.
All border posts open daily.
There is a reasonable rail network connecting most of the major towns, but trains are very slow. Train journeys should be booked in Windhoek, from where trains run to Keetmanshoop, Ariamsvlei, Tsume, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Luxury bus services and a bus service that has replaced defunct rail services connect Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, L deritz and other major towns. Minibuses operate along the B1 from Oshakati and Keetmanshoop. Note that minibuses only depart when full.