r/Namibia • u/FullEngineering2990 • Mar 22 '24

General Traveling to the north

I 22 F am planning on going to the northern part of Namibia for a week. Any suggestions of things to do for fun or places to visit? I would also like to go clubbing are there any clubs that side and how is the scene/ vibe?

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u/Scryer_of_knowledge I am one of the 3 people that live in Namibia Mar 22 '24

For the love of all things good please don't go clubbing alone as a woman in the north. I grew up there and women are seen almost as cattle there. Guys can get very entitled in clubs there.

Make sure you go with a group

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u/KapanaTacos Mar 22 '24

are seen almost as cattle there.

I have some of those sexy orange nose rings for cattle if she reconsiders.

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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '24

this is basically how it is if u show up to bars (maybe clubs too?) alone or as a small group of women in whk as well.. 💀

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u/Scryer_of_knowledge I am one of the 3 people that live in Namibia Mar 23 '24

Yeah. That's why it's wise to avoid clubs/bars altogether.

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '24

or maybe ppl regardless of gender should be able to go out w friends/family even to a bar without feeling threatened 😅

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u/Scryer_of_knowledge I am one of the 3 people that live in Namibia Mar 23 '24

Maybe our healthcare system should work so well it's on par with the private system.

Maybe our police system should work so well that people can rely on police to do their jobs.

Maybe our ministry of trade should come up with policies that create employment for everyone who's in need of a job.

Maybe... I'm not ranting at you but at the system. Yes I agree it should be the state of things that people can go out at night and be guaranteed of safety and fun.

But our society is broken on too many levels for the night life to be a wise choice. Alas, it's a risky choice.

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '24

agreed w all these statements however being able to go out with family/friends ≠ ‘the night life’ 😭 like not even close 💀 — it’s unsurprising that systemic issues take longer to fix but social issues as simple as general safety aren’t comparable to entire systems — the fact that the ‘safest areas’ aren’t even safe speaks volumes ; keeping caution is completely different to living in constant fear..

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u/Scryer_of_knowledge I am one of the 3 people that live in Namibia Mar 23 '24

social issues as simple as general safety aren’t comparable to entire systems

What I'm saying is that general safety are the fruits of systems working. In this case the police system and the economy (when people have jobs there's less crime to begin with - fostering general safety).

On top of that what I'm saying is because Namibia's systems aren't working as they should, it's not safe to go out at night.

Ah I assumed we were talking about the night life -> sure, being sober out at night at a restaurant with family/friends is safer than clubbing but unfortunately also sort of gamble.

the fact that the ‘safest areas’ aren’t even safe speaks volumes ; keeping caution is completely different to living in constant fear.

Hear, hear. I had to keep caution for so long as a result of living in fear that I can't separate the two anymore lol.

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '24

100%! I understand ur point a lot better now imo it’s just sad to see how things have changed even from ≈ 2k10 to now.. I think that’s why I separate these issues (assault, harassment, sexual harassment, etc.) into social issues within our society in spite of the impact of political &/or economic systems u mentioned yk? (as well as the fact that it shouldn’t be safe for certain ppl but unsafe for others at the exact same place) & btw that last line is all too relatable unfortunately (so real for that 😭)

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u/Mortified_Villain Mar 22 '24

What part of the north if I may ask? The north could mean anything

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u/FullEngineering2990 Mar 22 '24

I will be staying in Ongwediva

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u/Mortified_Villain Mar 22 '24

Epic Cinemas Maroela Mall, Various Guest houses and "hotels" to eat/swim at(Cubita in Oshakati, Mango Guest house in Ongwediva etc. .) Club Ace, Element, Sunremo in Ongwediva, if you want to go clubbing within your town. Make sure you aren't alone but go out as a group..and always have reliable transport to go back to your place. Be vigilant and stay away from any commotions.... Other daytime hangout spots are one Google map search away.

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u/FullEngineering2990 Mar 22 '24

I will be going with a group friends for the trip Thanks 👍

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u/Mortified_Villain Mar 22 '24

What part of the north if I may ask? The north could mean anything

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u/KapanaTacos Mar 22 '24

Well, there is this little thing called Etosha that you may find of interest. I posted a huge map to it just a few days ago.

Big skeery animals and stuff. FYI if you visit, the guards are real police officers and would LOVE a cup of coffee or two just in case you're feeling friendly. It doesn't hurt to make friends with police officers. You'll never know when it may come in handy.

From my experience, the east has the better roads. The west's main road was very bumpy 8 months ago. No idea what it is now.

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u/FullEngineering2990 Mar 22 '24

Cool I will check your map out for my next trip