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Dates: May through August, at least 7 days on the ground in Namibia. Ticket prices are start at about $1,500 in January and continually go up to around $3,500 in July. It is best to buy your tickets between January and March. April 15th is the first big jump to about $2,000 coach.

Transportation to and from airport: $500 per vehicle/ 4 people max per vehicle.

If the team is larger than 8 people, team will need to rent vehicle. The team will also need to stay in guest house/inn/hotel that will increase lodging and food expense.

The government of Namibia holds By Provision responsible for volunteers’ activities and outcomes of activities, intended or not. While in Namibia team members will accept the guidance and authority of By Provision for rule of conduct, behavior, and dress code.

2) Volunteers will accept advice and suggestions from By Provision for their activities in Namibia.

4) Volunteers will not make promises to locals/natives, nor commit By Provision in any way.

5) Volunteers will inquire with By Provision about giving of gifts to nationals.

6) Volunteers must refrain from dating. One-on-one social meetings between opposite gender must be approved.

7) Volunteers will hold a valid US drivers license and an international license, if driving a By Provision vehicle.

We highly recommend you purchase emergency air medical assistance. This will get you home should you need medical care. It is not medical insurance; it is what you need to get home to get medical care. Your regular medical might cover air medical evacuation, check your policy first.

Email: doug@gninsurance.com
Phone: 480.633.9500
Phone: 480.813.9100
Toll free: 866.636.9100

U.S. Embassy REGISTRATION:

Registration at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate (in the country you are visiting) makes your presence and whereabouts known, in case it is necessary for a consular officer to contact you in an emergency. During a disaster overseas, American consular officers can assist in evacuation were that to become necessary. But they cannot assist you if they do not know where you are.

Registration is particularly important for those who plan to stay in a country longer than one month, or who will travel to:
*A country that is experiencing civil unrest, has an unstable political climate, or is undergoing a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or a hurricane.
*A country where there are no U.S. officials. In such cases, you should register at the U.S. embassy or consulate in an adjacent country, leave an itinerary with the Consular Section, ask about conditions in the country that you will visit and ask about the third country that may represent U.S. interests there.

If you are traveling with an escorted tour to areas experiencing political uncertainty or other problems, find out if your tour operator is registering your trip through the State Department’s travel registration website . If it is not, or if you are traveling on your own, you can still register with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website .

Make sure to have several notarized copies of all identification documents (passport, driver’s license, international driver’s license). We recommend you also have one in each piece of luggage (checked and carried on).

Driving Overseas

An international driver’s license is a must if you plan to drive. One can be ordered on line or you to get it immediately take your current driver’s license to a Triple A office and they can issue you an international one for about $10.00. There are no tests to take, just pay the fee.

In addition to information on the Internet, U.S. travelers can get up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 in the U.S. and outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328.

You are allowed two 50lbs checked pieces of luggage and one carry on. If you pack light, we would you to bring some things for the ministry. If you can’t pack light, would you please consider checking an extra piece of luggage? It’s about $150 and we can reimburse you. If you are traveling through London and boarding a non-partner airline, ie Air Namibia, the carry on maximum weight is 7 kilos, that’s about 15 pounds. So make sure your carry on is light!

There is a significant difference between day and night temperatures, sometimes up to 50 degrees difference. Wind and elevation are other factors to consider. Windhoek is at 7,000 feet above sea level. Tsumeb, where we live, is at about 3,000 ft and most of the bush places we drill in are 1,300 ft and below.

Outside of ministry, the kinds of activities you will do in Namibia are mostly tourist oriented. It’s mostly road travel, game park excursions, or shopping and eating out.

Wear layered comfortable clothing. There is quite a bit of walking so bring a comfortable pair or two of walking shoes. The African safari look is popular in Namibia for whatever you are doing.

January is hot! It’s not uncommon to have temperatures in the high 90’s. Air conditioning is not generally available. Our vehicles don’t have good air conditioning. July will be the peak of the winter and temperatures will get down to low 30s at night in Winddoek, 50 in Tsumeb, 60 in Rundu. During the day temperatures are in the 80s no matter where you are.

T-shirts and khakis or jeans are probably best. For well drilling comfortable waterproof boots and good socks are a must.

The native African men wear coat and ties to church. Gary does not. Gary simply wears a collar shirt and a nice pair of khakis. Women wear a skirt or dress, or simply wrap a piece of African cloth around them.

2) A debit card can be used at most ATMs to get cash and you get a better rate. A credit card can be used, but you must go to a bank if you need cash. Cash will be needed.

Driving Overseas

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