Namibia drives on the left side of the road, and so does South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
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Namibia’s Quirky Roadside Stops
One of the great joys of driving through Namibia is that the journey itself becomes just as memorable as the destination. Sure, the country is famous for its soaring dunes, epic wildlife, and endless horizons, but in between those bucket-list highlights are the kind of quirky, surprising roadside stops that make you pull over, laugh, and say, “Only in Namibia.”
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…
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,…