Updated to include a risk indicator for health and updates to crime. Exercise increased caution in Namibia due to crime and health risks. Country Summary: Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and “smash and grabs” from vehicles stopped at intersections, parked near common tourist areas, or located in shopping mall parking lots are increasingly common. Crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money, cell phones, and personal property, are...
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Last updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC