Cash in Namibia?

[DrA]

Hi all,

I’m chasing advice on cash in Namibia. I'm off to Windhoek this month, and trying to figure out the best course of action so that I can grab a taxi from Hosea Kutako International Airport to my hotel in the city - Google suggests having some cash on hand for this. Google also suggests that Rand is accepted in Namibia…so just wondering how widespread the acceptance of Rand is in Windhoek if anyone has been recently? I have some Rand leftover from a previous trip to South Africa, but don't want to get stuck in a taxi in Windhoek who won't take Rand. Is it accepted pretty much everywhere, or will I actually need to exchange some money for NAD or find a Namibian ATM on arrival? Fully intend to use my card for everything possible, but sometimes cash is needed!

Thanks heaps for any advice!

 

[kpc]

Rand is accepted everywhere in Namibia and 1 ZAR = 1 N$. If you pay in Rand, you will get change in N$

Namibia

Just finished a 10 day tour in Namibia and offer these observations/tips. @kpc and @bPeteb also recently visited and may wish to offer theirs. In no particular order: * Windhoek is a pretty modern city; not a lot to do here, but a few things in the city centre * Maerua Mall SE of the city...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[RooFlyer]

or will I actually need to exchange some money for NAD or find a Namibian ATM on arrival? Fully intend to use my card for everything possible, but sometimes cash is needed!

kpc has given you the link to the advice thread, which covers everything you ask.

Note that the ATM at Windhoek airport dispenses Rand (also that the airport is about 30 mins drive out of the city). Also that tips are anticipated everywhere (and I don't begrudge them in cheap, third world countries), so cash is very handy. ATMs are everywhere, especially at petrol stations.

 

[DrA]

Thanks for the link and advice on tipping!