How is the C20 from Gobabis to Mariental? Last year we drove the tar road via Windhoek, thinking that the higher speeds possible on tar would make up for the longer distance. We are not sight seeing, just making our way back home to Cape Town. T4A shows that the C20 is about 1hr shorter than via Windhoek ..read more

Apparently 40 seriously injured, 1 dead. https://www.observer24.com.na/severa...-bus-accident/ That's all I can find right now. If you're in the area, or know anyone approaching it, do so with extreme caution, or not at all. Not sure if road is closed. Attached Thumbnails   ..read more

My husband and I are excited first timers to Namibia and this sort of camping trip (the only other experience was Iceland but it wasn’t on a 4x4) and below I’ve detailed our trip up until today and I’ll keep updating it as and when I get internet. Day 1. Landed in Windhoek after a long and uncomfortable flight from UK > Frankfurt > Windhoek. We had booked our rental with Namibia2go (part of Gondwana Collection), which provides airport shuttle service. After customs, quickly picked up two new MTC sims and withdrew some cash. The transfer to Namibia2go office was smooth and we were shown ..read more

I need some assistance, we just received some of our bookings back for our Dec 2024 trip. Camping @ Sesriem is in @ N$ 670-00 pppn. Is this the correct pricing? Maybe some other places around this area that we can enjoy? Thanks Eugene ..read more

Hello everyone My partner and I are planning a trip to North Namibia in July. We know the region but have never been in July. we don’t want to tie ourself down with bookings in advance - how busy are the campsites in north namibia in July? Camp Sunchro, Epupa, palmwag, Purros, Twyfelfontein etc ?? is advance booking in July essential? thanks zak ..read more

Hi Where are the go to spots for Eisbein in Windhoek and Swakop these days? Thank you for any suggestions ..read more

Ek het si vinnig in die reen draad gekyk, maar kon nie iets sien nie? Hoe het dit die afgelope tyd in Nam gereen? Was daar darem iets en hoe wydverspreid indien wel? Ek hoop so dat dit daar ook wyd sal reen. Dalk kan dit ons plaaspryse die kant ook bietjie help ..read more

Reported from Elephant Song/East concession gate ..read more

Good day people, We are planning a trip to Namibia and I would appreciate some inputs regarding our planned trip route and destinations. We will be two vehicles: 1. Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4x4 AT, DC towing an Afrispoor Cheetah 4 Eezi Camper. 2 Adults, 2 Teenagers (mine) 2. VW Amarok TDV6 DC, towing Jurgens Explorer. 2 Adults, 2 Primary School age girls (Friend) We aim to be traveling from 16 June 2024 for about two weeks. Our planned route is as follows and can be seen as attached: * Leave Springs and head to the Botswana border and cross at Skilpdadshek Border Post. * Travel to Kalahari Re ..read more

Hi, We will be in Namibia in two weeks (very excited first timers) and have the following itinerary planned out. I was looking to get some feedback on the road conditions for the routes below, especially since it is mid April so rain may still be an issue. We will be in a rental 4x4 Toyota Hilux. Also any interesting alternatives or must stops along the way are also appreciated. April 19 Windhoek to Sossus Oasis Camp Site: B1-C24-D1261-D1275 (via Spreetshoogte Pass) - C14- C19 April 21 Sossus Oasis Camp Site to Swakopmund: C14 via Gaub Pass - B2 April 24 Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe: C34 - D19 ..read more