Travel plug Namibia 🇳🇦

Do you need a travel adapter for Namibia?

Yes, always.

Namibia uses two plug types:

• Type D: three round pins in a triangular shape, the older British colonial type. The same type as in India and Pakistan.
• Type M: three large round pins in a triangular shape, the same type as in South Africa and Eswatini. Type M has larger pins than type D.

Neither plug type is compatible with Dutch type C or F plugs. A travel adapter is therefore essential.

Important to know: a standard world adapter often does NOT work on type M. Type M has larger pins than other plug types and is therefore not supported by most universal adapters. For type M you need a specific type M adapter.

A travel adapter for Namibia is necessary when you:

• bring Dutch chargers or electrical appliances
• stay in lodges, guesthouses or campsites
• make a road trip across Namibia
• want to avoid being left without power on location

Which type of power outlet does Namibia have?

Namibia uses two plug types:

• Type D: three round pins in a triangular shape. The same type as in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
• Type M: three large round pins in a triangular shape. The same type as in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini

Type M is the most dominant in Namibia, especially in lodges, hotels and accommodations throughout the country. In some older buildings you'll still find type D. Due to the geographical location next to South Africa, the electrical infrastructure is largely based on the South African system.

Which travel adapter for Namibia is best?

Because of type M you need a specific approach.

For travelers to Namibia we advise:

1. A specific type M adapter (often also sold as a "South Africa travel adapter")
2. Possibly also a type D adapter for older accommodations

A standard world adapter is usually not sufficient for Namibia. Therefore always read the specifications of your adapter carefully and check whether type M is explicitly mentioned.

In most supermarkets, petrol stations and lodges in Namibia you can buy a type M adapter on location, but it's wiser to bring one from home to avoid hassle on arrival.

When choosing a travel adapter for Namibia, look for:

• explicit support for type M (essential!)
• possibly also type D for older outlets
• a sturdy housing for varying outlet quality
• sufficient power for laptops and larger devices

Power and voltage in Namibia

The power supply in Namibia is almost the same as in the Netherlands.

• Voltage: 220 volts
• Frequency: 50 Hz
• Compatible with Dutch devices: yes

So you don't need a voltage converter. A travel adapter for Namibia is enough. Your phone, laptop, camera and other devices work without any problems.

Do keep in mind that the power supply in Namibia outside Windhoek is not always stable. In remote lodges in Etosha National Park, the Namib Desert or the Skeleton Coast, electricity often runs on solar panels or generators with limited capacity and restricted hours per day. A good power bank is therefore almost essential during a Namibia road trip.

When is a travel adapter for Namibia essential?

A type M adapter is essential in Namibia when using:

• phone and laptop chargers
• camera and GoPro chargers (crucial for safaris)
• electric toothbrushes
• power banks and portable batteries
• headlamps and flashlights with rechargeable batteries
• portable monitors for remote work

Especially if you make a safari through Namibia, with overnight stays in lodges, campsites and tented camps, a reliable type M adapter is essential for charging your camera equipment after every game drive.

Buy a travel adapter for Namibia

Do you want to go on safari worry-free and not depend on adapters on location? Then buy a specific type M adapter in advance. These are small, affordable and available as a "South Africa/India travel adapter".

Traveling on after Namibia, for example to South Africa (type D, M and N, the same adapter works) or Botswana (type D, G and M, type M adapter also needed)? Then your type M adapter is usable everywhere in southern Africa. For travel outside southern Africa, the Remodius World Adapter works in 220+ countries, as a complement to your type M adapter.