Namibia Full
Africa - Self-drive
Itinerary idea: Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Damaraland, Etosha, Waterberg
Strengths: South to north in a single trip: canyon, dunes, coast, rock art and Etosha
Weaknesses: Very long distances, cold nights, 4x4 to be booked early
Children and safety: Great for children, very cold nights, campsites mostly fenced
Weather: Dry and sunny, days 22-25 °C, nights 0-5 °C
Book ahead: 9-12 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: May to October
- Flight from Milan: about 15 hours
- Rain days in August: 0
- Daylight hours in August: 11
- Driving: on the left
- Malaria: low
- Visa (EU citizens): No
- International licence: Yes
- Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD), rand accepted
- Language: English
- Roads: Tarmac, gravel and sand, very long distances of up to 500 km a day
- Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, typhoid; malaria prophylaxis only for the north
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 4
- Child friendly: 4
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 5
- Logistics ease: 4