This information is provided to assist prospective cavers or speleologists to plan their visits. Please take note that, where permission or permits are required, non-compliance may be a criminal offence. Tussling with local law enforcement people may not be the fondest memories to take home about Namibia. Access Permission from landowners is required to visit their property. Visits to certain caves require official permits.
Some Namibian caves contain thick deposits of dry bat guano .
Visitors are recommended to wear industrial dust masks in those caves. Carbide Carbide is not regularly available in Namibia. Visitors should arrange to ship carbide from their home countries or from South Africa or Zambia. Diving Cave diving require specialised equipment and training, as it is a hazardous venture. Local diving clubs have cave diving, deep diving, and diving medicine experience.