Travelers checks are accepted almost everywhere. Those in foreign currencies must be cashed in at banks. In general credit cards are accepted by most hotels as well as in rest-camps of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, where Master, Visa, Diners Club cards, Namibia Dollars and Rand travelers checks and bank guaranteed checks are also acceptable. All water from taps is purified and visitors need have no hesitation in drinking it. Travelers to the northern parts are advised to take anti-malaria precautions, especially in summer.
Nights can be quite chilly - even in summer at the coast.
Warm clothes are thus also necessary. A good pair of sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, a sun hat, swimming costume, camera and flash or video camera are all standard equipment and can be bought in all large centers. All international-standard videotapes are available in Windhoek, as well as one hour film processing services. Safety belts must be worn. Road signs are internationally recognized symbols, and road and turnoffs are clearly signposted.