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Bring with you a front torch and classic traveling medicine. Add to these a drop in case there should be a storm of sand. The wind during the month of August is very frequent and if you
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Choose the camping formula. There is no better way to travel in this immense country immersing you in its wild and sometimes cruel nature. Campsites in equipped areas, however, choosing the bush campsite, non-commercial campsites and not frequented by many tourists immersed in nature. Do not be afraid of any shortage of services such as shower bathrooms, it will be worth it, trust yourself. Only in these types of campsites, you will be able to see magical sunsets and sunsets and spectacular starry skies. Turn off all the lights and front torches and miss the darkness of the night, one of the most magical places where you can do it is in the Spitzkoppe campsite.
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If you decide to visit the village of Himba make sure that the rights of the population are respected and that the village you are preparing to visit is a true village and not an ad hoc fake place for tourists.
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Try to help local people with simple gestures by buying local handicrafts, giving them healthy food (fruit, bread), or buying with them what they need.
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Never give money, candy or other “modern” foods to children, their body is not used to eating certain types of food and you can do it more harm than good.
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Do not give up eating stray dogs and especially do not try to caress them because many of them are not used to men, and you do not know how they might react.
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Remember that you are traveling to a country with severe droughts. Do not waste water.
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In camping areas and not only respect the environment, do not waste land. It is something that should never be done, but more so in a country than fragile ecosystems like this;
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During the safari, follow the rules and directions given to you by your guide safari or tour leader. Respect the surrounding environment and animals.
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If you want to buy souvenirs, go to the Windhoek Craft Center (http://namibiacraftcentre.com/content/about/ccoverview), an area where 40 stores support more than 4000 artisans and their families. Also in the same structure is a very nice cafe, a great break from the shopping.
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Before leaving the country, donate clothing, medicines with buggy, cosmetic products to local associations, or if you are traveling relying on a local tourist operator/agency, ask them for information.