There are a few different road types in Namibia, the main types being gravel and bitumen. Most roads are well kept, but some gravel roads might be more severe, especially after the rainy season.
Due to the severe conditions of some gravel roads in Namibia, the vehicles are subject to more stress than what they are designed for. Suspensions, tyres and the vehicle body get excessively damaged if correct precautions are not taken. Some vehicles components come loose, the tents for instance are a good example and must be checked regularly. Check whether the brackets holding the tents are tight and that the brackets are not torn or broken. We ask and advise to reduce speeds when travelling the following routes, as well as good planning in terms of time to travel slower:
- C19 – Sesriem to Solitaire
- C14 – Solitaire to Walvis Bay
- C35 – Henties Bay to Uis
- C27 – Sesriem to Helmeringhausen
- D2612 – From C35 Twyfelfontein, this road will be travelled at own risk and is not recommended. Rather travel to and from Twyfelfontein via Khorixas on the C35 and C39.
Please reduce speeds on these roads to 60 km/h and where necessary 40 km/h. When travelling from Sesriem/Solitaire to Walvis Bay, you can expect to drive no less than 6 hours if you keep to Aloe 4×4 Car Hire’s request. Please keep this in mind.
Useful stops in Namibia
Bottled water can always be found at fuel stations. You should always travel with plenty of fuel and water. If you are camping, make sure you always have fire wood.
The towns and fuel stations can be few and far between, so plan your trip accordingly.
Supermarkets
- Windhoek
- Walvis Bay
- Swakopmund
- Keetmanshoop
- Opuwa
- Outjo
- Otjiwarongo
- Tsumeb
- Rundu
- Katima Mulilo
- Lüderitz
- Gobabis
- Oshakati
Towns with smaller supermarkets
- Rehoboth
- Mariental
- Kamanjab
- Ohakandja
- Uis
- Solitaire
- Maltahohe
- Hentiesbaai
- Khirixas
- Sesfontein
- Grootfontein
- Otavi
Fuel Stations
Most fuel stations only accept cash. An ATM may not be present so please make sure you always travel with enough cash to fill your fuel tank.
The map we provide you with has most of the fuel stations indicated on it.
Please note that not all fuel stations are always reliable, and we suggest that you do not count on those on the below list. Make sure you always have enough fuels to get you to the next stop and the one after that.
Unreliable fuel stations
- Palmwag
- All Etosha Camps
- Divundu
- Kongola
- Aus
Major filling stations
- Windheok
- Swakopmund
- Walvis Bay
- Rehoboth
- Keetmanshoop
- Katima Mulilo
- Otjiwarongo
- Outjo
- Opuwa
- Canyon Roadhouse
- Lüderitz
- Solitaire
- Oshakati
- Okahandja
- Gobabis
- Rundu
- Katima Mulilo
Please note that there is no fuel stations between Kamanjab and Opuwa, and the western section of Etosha.
Please make sure you have a full tank when entering the Caprivi strip, Etosha and Palmwag.
Garages & Mechanics
Before going to any garage or vehicle mechanic please contact Aloe 4×4 Car Hire so that we can tell you where the preferred locations are. Not all garages will charge the same for a tyre or manual work.
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