GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Namibia.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Oshakati has a published GLD City Score of 50/100, in the Medium range.
Oshakati contributes a distinct Africa perspective within Namibia. Its GLD City Score of 50/100 combines the national baseline with destination-level evidence.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
For Oshakati, urban scale, regional transport, climate and local operating patterns should be verified close to departure. Road distances and limited service frequency can make apparently short routes demanding. Confirm current access and operating details before departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for NamibiaFor Oshakati, available local evidence adds nuance to the country foundation. Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Oshakati. Its recorded local adjustment is 14/100, while venue-level experiences can still vary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyThe 50/100 result places Oshakati on the shared GLD scale while preserving its relationship with Namibia. It is contextual guidance, not a certification or guarantee of safety.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyUrban scale, regional transport, climate and local operating patterns should be verified close to departure. Road distances and limited service frequency can make apparently short routes demanding.
Sources: Official tourism information for NamibiaThe 50/100 result combines the Namibia country baseline with available local evidence and should be supplemented with recent destination information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Oshakati.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.