Travellers cheques 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 restcamps of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, where Master, Visa, Diners Club cards, Namibia Dollars and Rand travellers cheques and bank guaranteed cheques are also acceptable. All water from taps is purified and visitors need have no hesitation in drinking it. Travellers 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 boughr in all large centres. 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 recognised symbols, and road and turnoffs are clearly signposted.