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Botswana’s Gunns Camp
The chiefs island area of the Okavango Delta is one of our favourites, the vast floodplain in front of the lodge stretches out towards Chiefs Island and every season offers visitors something exciting. I remember seeing a pack of wild dogs, silent except for the high pitched yips and chirps as they communicated between each…
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Self-drive in Namibia!? Is it safe?
Yes!! Namibia has one of the most extensive and best-maintained road networks in the region. Navigation is easy, as all junctions are sign-posted, and crime is very low along all routes. Namibia has the second lowest population density of any country in the world, which means that you will often have these roads all to
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What are the roads like? And how do I drive on them?
In total, Namibia has 27,600 miles (44,400 km) of roads, most of which (56%) are gravel, but many are also tar and dirt, and 90% of the major highways are tarred. A few roads, like the C34 along the Skeleton Coast, are even salt. While Namibia’s road network is good and traffic is minimal, it’s
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Do I need an international driving license?
If your driver’s license has a photo and is written in English, you can use it in Namibia. Otherwise, you will need to apply for an international driving license or an official translation, which could take a few weeks. [contact-form][contact-field label=’Was this helpful?’ type=’radio’ options=’Yes,No’/][/contact-form] ← Previous ↑ Back to Driving Guide Next →
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Does Namibia drive on the right or the left?
Namibia drives on the left side of the road, and so does South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. [contact-form][contact-field label=’Was this helpful?’ type=’radio’ options=’Yes,No’/][/contact-form] ← Previous ↑ Back to Driving Guide Next →
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What if I’m used to driving on the right & do you have any tips on learning to drive the other way?
Rest up! If you’ve just arrived on a long-haul flight, it might be better to rest for a night or at least a few hours, rather than picking up a car immediately from the airport while trying to learn how to drive the other way. Familiarize yourself with the positioning of the mirrors, gearshift (in
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