Is Namibia safe for solo female travelers?

Namibia is generally quite safe for solo female travelers. There is a low crime rate and the locals are friendly and helpful. However, like any country, it's important to always stay alert and mindful of your surroundings, especially when walking alone at night. Ensuring that you only use trusted and reputable transportation services can also contribute to a safer travel experience. As long as sensible precautions are taken, most visitors to Namibia face very few issues.

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How safe is Namibia for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.9 /5

based on 6 experiences from female travelers

Susan

Susan

South Africa

Swakopmund, Solo travel

A small town with a rich heritage. Lots of things to do in and around the town. The desert surrounding the town is mesmerizing. I am not a beach person, so cannot report on that, but the weather is mild and the UV is extremely high. Resulting in a burnt skin the first day.

Posted: February 14, 2026Experienced: November, 2024
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Namibia, Solo travel

Namibia was ok. It's a very sparse country that is mostly desert. The main capital, Windhoek, is quaint with lots of museums to visit. The cuisine isn't extraordinarily different either a few game meats here and there. It's very much for adventure seekers who enjoy desert landscapes. The beach is nice with chilly weather.

Posted: May 12, 2024
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Sarah

Sarah

Switzerland

Namibia, Solo travel

Namibia is a very safe country. Just be careful on the gravel roads. Most areas you do not need vaccination. I visited Namibia about 8 times. If you like to have any advise I am happy to help you. I also worked as a volunteer on a horse farm there.

Posted: March 6, 2024
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How safe is Namibia for women?

Local safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 6 reports

Local crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 6 reports

Susan

Susan

Swakopmund

I felt comfortable walking everywhere during the day. Locals are friendly and helpful. Street sellers may bombard you with offers but not too hectic. I am not an evening person, but walked around one night and felt comfortable. I stayed on well lit streets though.

Posted: February 13, 2026
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Namibia

Namibia is safer compared to other African countries but you can never be too carefull. Avoid wakling alone in isolated areas of the city and make sure to take a cab at night but not one of the taxis... get a app similar to uber like lefa.

Posted: December 8, 2025
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Isabela

Isabela

Swakopmund

Swakopmund felt like a small town being so sparsely populated. The locals were friendly, and there was no public transportation so walking is essential here. I traveled alone and felt safe here, even walking after sunset. Later at night the streets are very empty, so walking with a group felt more secure.

Posted: February 5, 2025
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Safety in Namibia

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Janey

Janey

Windhoek

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3 days

About me

Hello hello I am Janey and I love creating and travelling and it’s a lie I don’t love travelling I just have a passion for meeting humans and travelling as a way that I get to do that that’s about it on me I hope you enjoyed this long introduction bye

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