Namibia Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Rail
The luxury Desert Express (tel: (061) 298 2600; www.desertexpress.com.na) runs between Swakopmund and Windhoek, a 19-hour 30-minute journey which includes several stops which give travellers the opportunity to watch game, see the Namib Desert, walk in the sand dunes and admire the stars. A three-course dinner and overnight accommodation are included in the ticket price. The Northern Desert Express is a luxury service to Etosha National Park. Other tourist rail services include the Shongololo Express (tel: +27 (011) 483 0657; www.shongololo.com) and Rovos Rail (tel: +27 (012) 315 8242; www.rovos.co.za). More details on rail services are available from TransNamib (tel: (061) 298 2175; www.transnamib.com.na).
Getting Around by Road
Bus: The Intercape Mainliner (tel: (061) 227 847; www.intercape.co.za) luxury coach service runs from Walvis Bay to Livingstone in Zambia and from Windhoek to South Africa via Springbok or Upington, stopping at major towns along the way.
Car hire: Self-drive cars are available at the airport and Windhoek city centre, as well as some other major centres.
Regulations: The minimum driving age is 23 years. The speed limit is 60-80kph (37-50mph) in built up areas, 80-90kph (50-56mph) on gravel roads and 120kph (75mph) on tar roads. Seat belts are compulsory.
Emergency breakdown service: AAN (Automobile Association of Nambia) (tel: (061) 224 201).
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Air | Road | |
| Walvis Bay/Swakopumund | 0.50 | 3.00-4.00 |
| Odangwa/Etosha | 1.30 | 5.00 |
| Sossusvlei | 1.00 | 4.30 |
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