Off-roading in Namibia
Photo: Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Namibia is a paradise for offroad driving; in fact, some of the ordinary roads are impassable for ordinary vehicles. Car rental companies, however, will often put restrictions on where you may drive, and they will record their vehicles' locations.
UnderstandThere are no special restrictions on using a 4x4 vehicle. Literally though, "offroad driving" (driving where there is no road) is prohibited almost everywhere. Opportunities for offroad driving are:
Destinations
Stay safeBe aware that most off-road tracks require a combination of vehicle abilities, and not just a drive train capable of supplying two axles. This always includes sufficient ground clearance, torque, and wheel diameter.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Off-roading in Namibia" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons