Namibia

Level calmupdated 2 min ago
Open alert types
Wildfire
What governments advise19 states tracked
15 nothing to report4 increased caution
Mira Safe's take

No underlying concern: official advisories are at ease about this country.

1alerts in progress0 / 19states advise against travel11.2homicides / 100,000 inhab.439events over 12 months
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What are the main risks in Namibia?

Over the last 12 months, our sensors recorded 439 events there, including 177 severe. The most frequent: Wildfire, Travel advisory, Flood.

Is there a government travel advisory for Namibia?

Yes — of the 19 governments we track, 0 advise against travel and 4 urge extra caution. The detail is in the security section below.

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Namibia: current alerts and safety news

The alerts open right now, all sources combined — weather, seismic, satellite, health and state advisories.

Fire detected by satellite — Okaukuejo Camp (282 hotspots)

6 days ago · NASA FIRMS

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Last 90 days

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  • Moderate / High
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July 14October 11

Colour = the country level observed that day (highest of the day). N/A: before our records began.

Is it safe to travel to Namibia?

Namibia records mostly wildfires. Over the last 12 months our sensors logged 156 events, 62 of them severe, and 154 of those were wildfires. Fire has a real season here: July and August carry the bulk, with 79 and 74 events, while March, May and June logged one each. Flooding is seasonal too, but only one episode was recorded and none of it severe, so what we know about water is thin. One travel advisory was also logged. On day-to-day security, the homicide rate is 11.2 per 100,000 against a world median of 2.1; that figure counts homicide only and says nothing about theft or scams. The overall level here is 3 on a scale of 0 to 4.

What it changes for a nomad

If you can pick your window, the middle of fire season is the one to think twice about: July and August alone carry 79 and 74 events. In practice that can mean smoke sitting over long stretches of road, a route closed while a fire passes, and parks shutting at short notice. The rest of the year looks quiet on our sensors, with one event each in March, May and June. For a stay of several weeks, the two things worth tracking are fire near the places you drive through and water, since a drought record sits among the most recent significant entries. On the security side, keep the homicide rate of 11.2 per 100,000 in mind against the world median of 2.1 when you set your evening habits.

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 23, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →

1 earlier analysis

  1. August 21, 2026

    Over the last 12 months, Namibia has seen a high number of wildfires, with 147 recorded events and 56 severe ones. Floods and travel advisories are rare, with only 1 event each, and no severe cases reported. The country is not in a state of armed conflict, and there are no recent major events like earthquakes or volcanoes. The homicide rate is 11.2 per 100k, above the world median of 2.1. Wildfires are most frequent in July and August, with March being a quiet month. Droughts also pose a risk, especially during dry seasons. No official travel advisories are in place, but natural hazards are the main concern.

To watch right now

  • Three alerts are live right now, so check the current ones before you plan a route.
  • A drought sits among the most recent significant records; ask about water supply where you are staying.

To watch as a rule

  • Fire, which dominates the record here with 154 events out of 156.
  • July and August, the two months that carry the bulk of the year with 79 and 74 events.
  • Smoke and closed routes around active fires, which come and go within days.
  • Flooding, which has a season but shows only one recorded episode, so treat local word as the better guide.

Good reflexes

  • Check fire reports for the stretch you plan to cross before a long drive.
  • Ask your host whether water supply is restricted where you are staying.
  • Carry more drinking water in the car than the trip should need.
  • Tell someone your route and an arrival time when you drive between towns.
  • Keep the windows shut and slow down when smoke drifts across the road.

Namibia: travel advisories and areas to avoid

What the 19 tracked governments officially advise for this country — converging or not. The everyday reference.

None of the 19 countries surveyed advises against this country; 4 recommend increased caution.

  • Advised against by 4+ states
  • Advised against by 1 state
  • Advised against unless essential

Namibia: quality of life and safety in figures

Everyday living conditions, on the few indicators published for every country in the world. Background for a stay — not what is happening today.

Favourable vs the world median

  • Air quality (PM2.5): 14.2 µg/m³ (median 17.3)
  • New displacements, disasters: 0.21 per 1,000 people (median 0.73)

Watch out vs the world median

  • Homicides: 11.2 per 100,000 people (median 2.3)
  • Road deaths: 34.8 per 100,000 people (median 15.2)
  • Physicians: 0.55 per 1,000 people (median 1.7)
  • Life expectancy at birth: 67.5 years (median 74.7)
Air quality (PM2.5)
14.2µg/m³ · 2023

Below the world median (17.3) · lower is better

WHO guideline: 5 µg/m³

Road deaths
34.8per 100,000 people · 2019

Above the world median (15.2) · lower is better

Physicians
0.55per 1,000 people · 2022

Below the world median (1.7) · higher is better

Life expectancy at birth
67.5years · 2024

Below the world median (74.7) · higher is better

New displacements, disasters
0.21per 1,000 people · 2023

Below the world median (0.73) · lower is better

650 people in total

Refugees hosted
1.8per 1,000 people · 2025

5,470 people in total

1,326 asylum seekers

People living in internal displacement
0people · 2025

Security and violence

Structural risk (INFORM) · 2026

4.2/10 — medium

Composite index by the JRC (European Commission): hazards & exposure, vulnerability, coping capacity. Structural background — not today's alerts.

11.2homicides per 100,000 people (2021)

Above the world median (2.3).

Source: UNODC, via the World Bank (CC BY 4.0)

Homicides are the only crime figure that exists worldwide under an open licence. It says nothing about theft or scams — no reliable worldwide data exists for those; official state advisories are the honest day-to-day reference.

National figures, published once a year and often a few years behind: an order of magnitude for daily life, never the situation right now. Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNHCR

Namibia: natural disasters and risks in figures

Last 30 days · 110 events

Eventsof which severe
  • Wildfire11037 37 severe

Last 12 months · 439 events

Eventsof which severe
  • Wildfire437176 176 severe
  • Travel advisory11 1 severe
  • Flood1

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