Driving Safety in Namibia

This article provides an overview about Driving Safety in Namibia. Indeed there have been a high number of road accidents involving European visitors, some of them fatal. Learn everything you need to know about driving in Namibia!

Avoid:

• Driving at night (also at dawn and dusk) because there is a real danger of stray animals crossing the road.
• Driving over 80km/h on the gravel roads because they are very slippery.

Safe Driving Hints:

• Reduce speed and take extra care on our gravel roads.
• Avoid driving at night.
• Remember, Namibia is left hand drive.
• Always be aware of Antelope and other wild animals on the road, especially early morning and evening.
• Only overtake when you have a clear view.

Remember:

• Drive on the left side.
• Keep your lights on at all times (so you can be seen because of the dust) .
• Make sure that you are fully insured: vehicle, driver & passengers.
• Make sure that your motor vehicle insurance also covers driving on gravel roads within Namibia and neighbouring countries.
• Carry plenty of drinking water.
• Keep your fuel tank topped up.
• As distances are long, take as many breaks as you can. However, take care at roadside picnic stops, robberies have occurred.
• Carry a first aid kit.
• Punctures are common. If possible carry 2 spare tyres.

Have a safe drive!

Namibian-safari.com / Okavango Car Hire contact numbers:

• Office: 061 306553
• After Hours: 081 124 1282

Other Emergency Numbers:

• Police - Emergencies 10111
• Med Rescue International: 061 23 0505
• Int. SOS Namibia: (061) 230 505 / (061) 249 777

Windhoek:

• Ambulance (061) 21 1111
• Fire Brigade (061) 21 1111
• Medi-Clinic (061) 222 687
• Roman Catholic Hospital (061) 270 2911
• Rhino Park Hospital (061) 375 000

Lüderitz:

• Ambulance (063) 202 446
• Fire Brigade (Mr. Kloscha) 081 128 3667
• Hospital (063) 202 446
• Police (063) 202 225

Swakopmund:

• Ambulance (064) 412 400
• Fire Brigade (Mr. Kloscha) (064) 410 4111
• Hospital (064) 412 400
• Police (067) 402 431

Tsumeb:

• Ambulance (067) 221 082
• Fire Brigade (Mr. Kloscha) (067) 221 004
• Hospital (067) 221 082
• Police (067) 220 111