Traveling through Namibia Driving a car in Namibia is easy because there is no congestion. The traffic is British-style, driving on the left; therefore, all vehicles are right-steering which one can easily become familiar. The main routes of Namibia are in first-class condition, the other roads are metal or sand roads of different qualities. On almost all roads of Namibia you can drive with normal vehicles. 4X4 drive is necessary only on a few roads. However, we recommend 4X4 jeeps because they are not only better to manage in heavy road conditions; in addition they offer also better stability, more elevation from the ground, and bigger tires with a stronger profile; all these attributes could be very useable on small and bad roads. Finally, 4X4s are raised and you have a better overview which is an advantage by "game watching". If you want to explore Namibia on your own; if you want to be in complete control of where you stay, then you need a rental car with fully equipped camping supplies. For comfortable night sleeping,  you can rent an Eskimo tent or a roof tent on top of the vehicle. The roof tent is an easily erected and simply dismantled outdoor sleeping alternative, and the sleeper is far away enough from ground living insects and other bugs. Namibia's natural environment  is most enjoyable by outback camping in this wilderness of Africa. Within a range of 130 miles up to 200 miles, you can experience complete solitude in the natural bush. You literally hear nothing but the surrounding silence, you can enjoy over and over the marvelous sunrise, and you will be overwhelmed by the view of the stars in the southern sky, especially the Southern Cross. If you would like further information about this nice location, go ahead and read more, or e-mail us. See you soon! Traveling through Namibia - overview English speaking host in Windhoek Reservation and booking Pricing Travel insurance General rental conditions Safety hints for driving on road-metal roads English speaking host in Windhoek Our host lives permanently in Windhoek, comes from Germany and speaks English. He offers good-as-new vehicles and his own repair shop.  In addition he is a skilled consultant in useable trip tips because of his excellent knowledge of the country. He is friendly and offers service which is individually designed and reliable. Here is a excerpt from his business brochure: "We would be pleased to have you welcomed as our guest and to have you leave as our friend. It is our goal to present to you our wonderful country in a car which is as good as new without unintended delays. We offer: - Required deposit can be reduced up to 1,000 N$ - Reliable vehicles - Privately owned repair station / mechanic by plane or with replaced car - Medical rescue by helicopter - Unlimited mileage - Accessible 24 hours by cell phone / regular phone - Camping equipment, roof tents, refrigerators - Cars - Toyota Venture buses / Venture camper - Double cabin 4 x 4 / Full equipped 4 x 4's - Skilled individual consultation - Cost free reservation for accommodation - Cost-free trip planning assistance and reservation - Insurance coverage for tires and windshields - Rebates for long term renting - Special offers - Airport shuttle service If you would provide us with your intended route, we would like to help you by choosing the appropriate vehicle." Reservation and booking If you intend to reserve a rental car in Windhoek for your vacation in Namibia, please provide us with the following information about your trip: - Exact dates of your arrival and departure in Windhoek - Your desired category of vehicle (optional roof tent / camping equipment) - Number of persons in your party - Your intended travel route (maybe a visit of neighboring countries?) You will quickly receive a individualized offer. This offer becomes a binding contract as soon as ADVENTURE Reisen Berlin receives the following items: - Your signed acceptance of the offer (verbal reservations are good for one   week) - The properly completed reservation sheet - Down payment of approximately 20% of the total price in USD according to   the exchange rate which is determined in the contract The remaining amount of the price is due in Windhoek by check in. If you pay cash in N$ or USD according to the exchange rate, you can receive 2.5% rebate (alternate: traveler checks – more expensive due to additional fees). General renting conditions The person who signs the contract has to present a valid passport. The renter or driver must be at least 21 years old. If their driving license is less than 2 years old, an additional rate of N$ 500.- will be due in the case of an accident. All damages on tires and windshields have to be fixed by the renter. Renter is responsible for all fuel costs. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Loss Waiver (TLW) are obligating and are included in the price. Coverage for damages on material, persons, and assets are not included. We offer you an Additional Damage Waiver (AEDW) for reducing the deposit. The new deposit will be due in advance for covering of possible damages (credit card). Although the renter is covered by CDW, TLW and AEDW he is still responsible for the entire damage if the accident was caused by - lack of attention / culpable negligence - driving through restricted areas - passing of country borders without permission (means: without appropriate visa etc.). In case of an accident caused by the rental party, the renter will be responsible for towing costs and for costs of a replaced vehicle. Extensions of the rental period has to be adjusted with the renter at least 2 days (48 hours) before expiration of the contract. Shortening of the rental period must be adjusted with the renter at least 2 days (48 hours) before expiration of the contract. It will be up to us to charge cancellation fees. If at the time of your check in the reserved vehicle is not available, we reserve the right to substitute another comparable vehicle. All vehicles will be rented according to the conditions of our rental contract. Prices are subject of change until the contract is signed by both owner and renter. Med-Rescue offers to our customers a medical rescue by plane/helicopter in case of a car accident. They transport you to the very best medical facilities in the country (look at the price table). An additional insurance for air rescue in cases of  sickness is locally available. Cancellation fees: up to 45 days prior to check in you will be charged 20% of the price; 44 to 22 days before check in you will be charged 50% of the price; 21 to 8 days before check in you will be charged  75% of the price; from 7 days prior to the check in you will be charged  90% of the price. We recommend the purchase of a cancellation insurance (described above). Payment conditions: 20% down payment in USD by confirmation of the reservation. We will recommend the most convenient payment plan for the balance. Master Card and Visa Card are welcome, especially for the deposit. Full payment has to be paid by check in. A rebate is negotiable by paying in cash or with travelers checks. Driving the vehicle outside of the borders of Namibia requires permits to be supplied by the renter. You are staying in Namibia under the laws of Namibia. Location of the court is Windhoek / Namibia. Explanations: CDW: Collision Damage Waiver=Insurance in case of a collision TLW: Theft Loss Waiver=Insurance in case of theft or fire (loss) Excess: Deposit in amount of the deduction; this is the maximum amount which the renter has to pay in case of damage. Smaller damages will result in a reduced deduction. Example: Should you suffer a collision with an animal and the front bumper and the fender are damaged, the damage costs are N$ 1,250.-; therefore, the renter has to pay the full amount because the costs are less than the deduction. If the costs would be beyond the deduction the additional insurance would cover the costs and the renter would lose his deposit. Reduced Excess: The deposit can be reduced by 50% with the additional insurance AEDW. Safety hints for driving on rough roads (metal road) The traffic is British-style, driving on the left; therefore, all vehicles are right-steering. The majority of  accidents on rough roads are caused by excessive speed. Therefore, you should not exceed the speed limit of 50 - 56 mi/h (80 – 90 km/h). Pay attention to traffic signs, especially to those which alert to curves. Here you should reduce your speed significantly. Unless it is unavoidable, you should not drive at night in unfamiliar territory with uncertain migratory patterns of game. On dusty roads you should turn on your headlights for better visibility. When passing oncoming traffic, you should reduce your speed significantly and stay on the left side as far as possible. Rain causes the roads to be very slippery. Be alert for submerged or flooded roads. You should pass a river bed only in areas where you can cross by feet. Always observe for animals which could cross the road suddenly. You should always drive the car with both hands holding the steering wheel. Rough roads are not all the same. Please adjust your driving style according to the current road condition. The air pressure of the tires is very important for the driving stability. You should follow the manufacturer's instructions and check the pressure properly. For further information please email us.