To see all the beauties and attractions of Namibia , many travelers prefer to rent a car, which gives them greater freedom in traveling around the country. To visit the Namib desert , visit the Skeleton Coast , lie on the beach in Caprivi or see the famous Fish River canyon - all this becomes possible if you contact one of the car rental firms located on the "black continent".
Which car should I choose for my trip to Namibia?
Due to the fact that the quality of roads in the country leaves much to be desired, the ideal option will be renting an all-wheel drive SUV. The rental price can vary significantly depending on the selected "filling" for the car. At the request of the client, who plans long country trips, the machine can be equipped with:
- tent;
- a gas cylinder with a burner;
- refrigerator;
- cooking utensils;
- sleeping bags;
- two spare wheels;
- GPS-navigator.
Gas stations in Namibia
Leaving far beyond the city, you should take with you a couple of additional cans of fuel, despite the fact that the refueling is quite a branched network. There are also service stations where your car will be provided with the necessary service if necessary.
Some features of the movement in Namibia
The state is characterized by a left-sided movement. This should not be forgotten for a second. And although the movement here is not as lively as in Europe, still inattention can be costly. In addition, the rules adopted in this African country should be observed:
- conversations on a mobile phone while driving under a ban;
- for violation of speed, a driver faces a large fine;
- the driver and all passengers, without exception, must be fastened with seat belts;
- outside the city, when reversing, when traveling through a tunnel, in the desert or in poor visibility due to the weather, the dipped headlights must be lit;
- overtaking ahead of the transport is allowed on the left;
- It is forbidden to drive a car in narcotic or alcoholic intoxication.
Car Rental Rules in Namibia
That you without any problems were given the keys to the car, you need to observe several mandatory rules:
- age of the driver from 22 years (driving experience is not less than 3 years) to 70 years;
- availability of an international driver's license and insurance policy.
In addition, in order to cross the border of a neighboring state (Angola or Zambia), it is required to show rental documents, as well as a technical passport on the car; about your intention to cross the border, you should notify the company at the time of signing the documents.
Speed on Namibia Highways
Despite the fact that asphalt roads in the country are not so many, the rules of speed compliance are mandatory for every driver:
- in localities, the speed should not exceed 60 km / h;
- outside the city the driver can accelerate the car to 100 km / h, if the quality of the road allows it;
- on autobahns the speedometer reading is allowed up to 120 km / h.
Road signs in Namibia
The markings and warning signs in Namibia are different from ours, although not so many. Therefore, before you get behind the wheel of a car in a foreign country, you should study them carefully:
- prohibition signs round, blue;
- information is green;
- warning signs of danger are painted in blue and have the form of a triangle;
- The red and white strip on the road talk about banned parking;
- yellow and white markings allow short-term parking;
- warning signs indicate that outside the city should be extremely careful, as the road often goes to livestock and wild animals.