Route map
Itinerary
How to dress
We went there in August, which is winter down there. Temperatures can be quite low especially at night, so you should wear layered clothing. During the day, under the sun, short sleeved t-shirts are ok and, if the weather is mild, even shorts. However, we recommend that you bring a pair of long trousers and a heavy sweatshirt/jacket with you. At night you will need a good sleeping bag.
transportation
Many roads in Namibia are paved, but some areas, such as the ones we visited in the northwest (Kaokoveld and Damaraland), require a proper 4×4 vehicle and some good maps. There are not many roads, so orientation is easy. We recommend, however, to bring a satellite phone with you, in case of emergency.
Where to sleep
The range of accommodation to choose from is really wide, going from the most basic to the luxurious lodges. We choose to camp and have always slept in our tent on the roof of the car.
If we have to name one thing that Namibia does not lack, that would be camping sites. Some of them are basic, while others are very well equipped. What should not be missing is the ability to adapt to any situation.
Vaccinations
As always, when visiting these countries, we recommend consulting the office in charge to understand which vaccinations are needed to have a safe and relaxed trip. When we got there, they suggested us not to take the malaria pills, but get vaccinations for hepatitis A and B, Tetanus and typhus fever.
10 useful recommendations for a trip to Namibia
- Rent a 4×4 vehicle with double tank and double spare wheel (see article ‘Tips on renting a car in Namibia’)
- Re-fuel whenever you find a gas station. It is possible that they are many miles away from each other
- Shop for groceries every time you find a supermarket (if you opt for camping). Buy lots of water
- Bring cash
- Travel at low speed. Some tracks are particularly uneven and, besides causing serious problems to your vehicle, the risk of bursting a tire is very high
- Transfers must be completed before sunset. After that, it can be dangerous both due to the road conditions and the presence of animals
- Get vintage (paper) maps
- Keep your eyes open. Animals can be anywhere
- Pack up all your things. The dust is so fine that it will stick everywhere
- Bring along some good music to be played as a background to all the beautiful views you will be able to enjoy
