Namibia drives on the left side of the road, and so does South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
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What are the roads like? And how do I drive on them?
In total, Namibia has 27,600 miles (44,400 km) of roads, most of which (56%) are gravel, but many are also tar and dirt, and 90% of the major highways are tarred. A few roads, like the C34 along the Skeleton Coast, are even salt. [caption id="attachment_570" align="aligncenter" width="690"] The D707,…
Self-drive in Namibia!? Is it safe?
Yes!! Namibia has one of the most extensive and best-maintained road networks in the region. Navigation is easy, as all junctions are sign-posted, and crime is very low along all routes. Namibia has the second lowest population density of any country in the world, which means that you will often…
Do I need an international driving license?
If your driver’s license has a photo and is written in English, you can use it in Namibia. Otherwise, you will need to apply for an international driving license or an official translation, which could take a few weeks. [contact-form][contact-field label='Was this helpful?' type='radio' options='Yes,No'/][/contact-form] ← Previous ↑ Back to…