Namibia Travel Tips and Cuisine
When considering Namibia travel tips, it’s helpful to know that leaving a tip of 5%-10% at restaurants is appreciated but not required. Many hotels and lodges provide a communal staff tip box, allowing you to leave one tip for your overall stay—but there's no obligation if the service doesn’t meet expectations. Among local travel tips Namibia visitors should keep in mind is that Zambians generally dress conservatively. For business or formal occasions, the norm is trousers and a shirt without a tie, and occasionally, traditional long, colourful African robes.
Cuisine: Namibian cuisine is rich and diverse, reflecting a mix of cultures. Al fresco cooking is central to the lifestyle, with Braaivleis (barbecues) and Potjiekos (a spicy meat stew cooked in cast iron pots) being popular across game lodges and hotels. Namibian food also includes a strong German influence, especially in Swakopmund and Windhoek, where desserts like Kirschtorte and Apfelstrudel and snacks like Landjäger are common. For authentic local flavours, try Luderitz oysters, Kalahari truffles, or Omajowa mushrooms, which appear seasonally after the February rains.
