- Road trips
A first-timer's guide to a Namibia road trip
Red dunes, empty roads and desert-adapted elephants. What a first road trip through Namibia really looks like.
Namibia is made for road trips. The distances are long, the roads are quiet, and every stop feels like a different planet.
Start early
The dunes at Sossusvlei are best at sunrise, before the heat and the crowds arrive.
Slow down
Gravel roads reward patience. Plan fewer kilometres a day than you think you need.
FAQs
Is a 4x4 necessary?
On our trip the driving is done for you in a well-equipped vehicle, so you can watch for wildlife instead of potholes.
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