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Driving Safety Namibia

This is a quick safety guidline for your Namibia Self-Drive holiday.

How to drive safe and without any accident in Namibia?

Please take note that there have been a high number of road accidents involving European visitors, some of which have been fatal.

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 in Namibia:

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

Emergency Numbers in 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

Emergency Numbers in Lüderitz:

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

Emergency Numbers in Swakopmund:

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

Emergency Numbers in Tsumeb:

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