The Namibian country visit was the first to be carried out as part of the preliminary study for compilation of the hydrogeological map and atlas for the SADC region. This was done since Namibia had most recently completed and published a hydrogeological map and explanation brochure (November 2001) out of the SADC Rcgion countries, and it was thus considered desirable to gain experience from lessons learnt in Namibia. Gordon Maelear, of SRK Consulting undertook the country visit from the 18th to the 21st February 2002.